LA Galaxy II (3-6-4, 13 points) are looking to defend their home turf as they face off against Orange County SC (6-4-2, 20 points) at 5:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 10 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Tickets: LA Galaxy II vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Los Dos are coming off of their first shoutout victory of the season and second consecutive win with a 1-0 victory over Tulsa Roughnecks FC. Miguel Aguilar recorded the game-winning goal in the match, scoring in back-to-back starts. In the 6th minute, Aguilar was able to convert on his own rebound to give Galaxy II the advantage. Wade Hamilton, Los Dos goalkeeper, protected the lead with six crucial saves and earned his second shutout of the year. Hamilton earned USL Team of the Week for his efforts.
Earlier this year, Los Dos fell 3-0 to Orange County SC on the road after finishing the contest with nine men. LA Galaxy II went 1-1-1 against Orange County SC in 2017, earning a 1-0 victory over OC in their last meeting at StubHub Center. In that match, neither side was able to gain the advantage in the first half. Los Dos was finally able to capitalize in the 57th minute after a perfectly assisted ball served by Ethan Zubak found former Galaxy II midfielder Ryo Fujii.
Orange County SC are 3-3-0 away from home this season, with their last two road games resulting in losses.
LA Galaxy II will also be hosting Cozmo's 15th birthday party and festivities will be sprinkled throughout the game. The party begins with the first 500 fans to arrive will receive exclusive, free LA Galaxy Cozmo socks. Some of Cozmo's best mascot friends will also make an appearance at the game to help him celebrate. Fans are also encouraged to bring a present, because Cozmo will be hosting a toy drive to benefit the young kids of Ronald McDonald House.
LAST MATCH
LA Galaxy 1 | Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Los Dos earned three points against Tulsa Roughnecks FC at home and secured their first shutout win of the season. Miguel Aguilar scored the game-winning goal early to give LA Galaxy II the advantage early in the match. Wade Hamilton earned his second shutout of the year.
Orange County SC 0 | Sacramento Republic FC 1: Despite OCSC’s strong defending in the first half, Sacramento converted on an early chance after halftime to gain the lead.
2017 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 8-19-5, 29 points
Orange County SC: 11-11-10, 43 points
THIS YEAR
Orange County SC 3, LA Galaxy 0 | April 7, 2018 at Champions Soccer Stadium at OC Great Park
LAST YEAR
LA Galaxy 1, Orange County SC 1 | April 22, 2017 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium
Orange County SC 4, LA Galaxy II 0 | May 6, 2017 at Champions Soccer Stadium at OC Great Park
LA Galaxy 1, Orange County SC 0 | August 2, 2017 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy II (3-6-4, 13 points) secured all three points and their first shutout victory of the season against Tulsa Roughnecks FC (0-4-7, 7 points) with a final score of 1-0 last week at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium.
- LA Galaxy II are 2-1-2 at home this season. Orange County SC are 3-3-0 on the road.
- Julian Büscher leads LA Galaxy II in assists this season (5).
- Zubak leads LA Galaxy II in goals this season (7).
- LA Galaxy II finished the 2017 season with a 4-8-4 home record and a 4-11-1 away record.
- Next up, LA Galaxy II are on the road to face OKC Energy on Saturday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. PT.
