Orange County SC vs Oakland Roots – USL Championship 2026

Match recap

Orange County SC edged out Oakland Roots 3-2 in a tightly contested USL Championship clash. The home side initially took control, establishing a two-goal lead through a period of sustained pressure. However, Oakland Roots displayed resilience, pulling a goal back before halftime, signaling a shift in momentum. The second half saw Oakland equalize early, setting up a thrilling finale. Orange County, not to be outdone, responded with a winning goal to reclaim their lead and hold on for a vital three points. This victory helps Orange County climb the table, while Oakland will be disappointed not to have capitalized on their comeback, leaving them further adrift.

Markets (closing odds)

Match Result

Away Team Goals 0.5

Away Team Goals 1

Away Team Goals O/U 1.5

Away Team Goals 2

Away Team Goals 2.5

Events

4'Card — G. Tubbs (Yellow Card)
8'Goal — N. Benalcazar (Normal Goal)
21'Card — T. McCabe (Yellow Card)
40'Goal — W. Prentice (Normal Goal)
50'Goal — S. Kelly (Normal Goal)
56'Goal — P. Wilson (Normal Goal)
57'subst — N. Benalcazar (Substitution 1)
69'subst — C. Hegardt (Substitution 2)
69'subst — L. MacKinnon (Substitution 3)
71'subst — F. Valot (Substitution 1)
80'Card — K. Tingey (Yellow Card)
80'Card — S. Kelly (Yellow Card)
86'subst — T. Gibson (Substitution 2)
86'subst — B. Jacquesson (Substitution 3)
87'Goal — O. Sylla (Normal Goal)
89'subst (Substitution 4)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Orange County SC

A. Rando
G. Doody
T. Brewitt
G. Tubbs
R. Doghman
S. Kelly
O. Sylla
N. Benalcazar
C. Hegardt
L. MacKinnon
Y. Bazini

Oakland Roots

R. Spiegel
K. Tingey
M. Edwards
N. Hackshaw
J. de Vicente
B. Jacquesson
T. Gibson
T. McCabe
W. Prentice
P. Wilson
F. Valot

Form

Orange County SC — last 5 home

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Oakland Roots — last 5 away

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