Ethan Zubak put OCSC ahead in the 20th minute with a composed finish following an assist from Chris Hegardt—a schoolbook opener that energized the home crowd. At halftime, the hosts led 1–0 .
Second Half: Momentum Builds
58′: Ryan Doghman doubled the lead, tapping in off Zubak’s setup. It was clinical and decisive.
68′: Phoenix Rising responded through Ihsan Sacko, who poked one in to make it 2–1, breathing hope into the visitors.
72′: Bryce Jamison restored Orange County’s two-goal cushion, burying a finish from Hegardt’s assist for 3–1.
82′: Phoenix’s Pape Mar Boye was sent off with a red card—leaving them to finish the match a man down.
89′: Pedro Guimaraes added the coup de grâce, slotting home the fourth and sealing the emphatic win .
Crowd & Context
With 3,536 fans in attendance at Irvine, Orange County staged a dominant turnaround from their earlier 3–1 loss to Phoenix back in June 2025 .
🎯 What It Means
Statement Win: Orange County secured their first win over Phoenix in this rivalry since June, flipping the narrative with authority.
Playoff Push: The result brought both clubs to 23 points, but Orange County leapfrogged into fifth place in the Western Conference—while Phoenix dropped to seventh .
Momentum Swing: A noteworthy reversal for OCSC, who came into this game with just one win in their last five meetings with Phoenix Rising .
🌟 Key Players
Ethan Zubak: Opened the scoring and set the tone early.
Chris Hegardt: Provided two assists—showed sharp vision across midfield.
Bryce Jamison: Delivered the third goal—a critical solo strike.
Pedro Guimaraes: Wrapped it up late to ensure a clean finish.
🏟️ Storybook Night in Irvine
On July 30, 2025, under the bright lights at Championship Stadium, Orange County SC roared back from an earlier season setback to deliver a resounding 4–1 victory against a familiar rival. With power, poise, and a packed home crowd, they sent a clear message: they’re contenders in the Western Conference battle.
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