Orange County Soccer Club

What Orange County Soccer Club does

Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) is a privately held professional soccer franchise competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. Founded in 1998 as Orange County Blues FC and rebranded under current ownership in 2017, the club plays home matches at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California, and is owned by James Keston, Chief Investment Officer of LARO Properties, who acquired the franchise in December 2016. OCSC is the Western Conference leader in the 2026 USL Championship season, draws record attendances approaching 10,000 fans, and was selected as the U.S. Men's National Team training base ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an institutional endorsement that materially elevates venue prestige and brand visibility.

The club's product portfolio centers on live matchday experiences — individual match tickets sold via Ticketmaster, 2026 season memberships, 10-ticket flex packs, group and corporate packages, premium seating, and the Golden Boot Club VIP membership — augmented by themed matchnight events such as the Beer Fest Series and OCSC Uncorked: Goals & Grapes. Off-field, OCSC operates the Gnarly's Kids Club youth fan program, the OCSC Foundation charitable arm supporting youth development, and a reserve side, OCSC II, providing a player development pathway within the broader USL ecosystem.

Commercially, OCSC monetizes through ticket sales, merchandise via the OCSC Shop, corporate partnerships (including Prinx Tires as USL Cup title sponsor), and broadcast agreements with CBS Los Angeles (KCAL-TV and KCAL Plus HD), CBS Sports Network, and ESPN+. Marketing and fan engagement span social media, email, World Cup watch parties at third-party venues, and community/theme nights. There is no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or disclosed data platform underpinning the operation; the business is fundamentally a community-anchored sports franchise built on ticketing, sponsorship, and event-based revenue.

Name

Orange County Soccer Club

Legal name

Orange County Soccer Club

Website

https://orangecountysoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Orange County Soccer Club is a privately held professional soccer franchise competing in the USL Championship at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California, serving Orange County fans through matchday tickets, season memberships, youth programs, corporate sponsorships, and broadcast partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Soccer Club / Live Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athlete & Team Sponsorship Deals (Official Partners, Jersey/Kit Sponsors) (MPAKALAA), Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE)

Keywords

• Professional soccer club
• USL Championship team
• Sports ticketing services
• Team merchandise sales
• Corporate sponsorship packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orange County Soccer Club (Orange County SC) operates a professional soccer franchise competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer. The club sells live match-day experiences at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California, distributed through individual match tickets, season memberships, group tickets, flex packs, and premium/hospitality seating. Ancillary revenue is generated through themed match events (Beer Fest Series, OCSC Uncorked), merchandise sold via the OCSC Shop, and corporate sponsorship packages.

Product overview

Orange County Soccer Club is a professional soccer organization competing in the USL Championship league. The club's product portfolio centers on live match experiences at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, California, including individual match tickets, season memberships, group packages, and premium seating options. Themed matchnight events such as the Beer Fest Series and OCSC Uncorked wine events provide differentiated fan experiences. The club also operates youth development programs including the Gnarly's Kids Club, the OCSC Foundation charitable arm, and OCSC II reserve team. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Championship Soccer Stadium served as the U.S. Men's National Team training base, enhancing the club's visibility and event portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orange County SC Match Tickets Individual match tickets for single home games at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, sold through Ticketmaster for individual soccer fans and walk-up attendees.
• 2026 Season Memberships Full-season ticket packages granting reserved access to all Orange County SC USL Championship home matches at Championship Soccer Stadium during the 2026 season.
• Group Tickets and Corporate Packages Discounted bulk ticket packages for groups and corporate buyers attending OCSC home matches, including dedicated OCSC Corporate Group Packages.
• Premium Seating Elevated matchday experience including VIP seating areas and exclusive hospitality options for premium guests at OCSC home matches.
• 10 Ticket Flex Packs Flexible ticket package allowing fans to attend 10 OCSC home matches with reserved seating options across the season.
• The Golden Boot Club Premium membership product offering exclusive perks and VIP matchday benefits for dedicated Orange County SC supporters.
• 2026 Beer Fest Series Themed match-night event featuring craft beer tastings and brewery partnerships during select OCSC home games, sold as a ticketed event experience.
• OCSC Uncorked: Goals & Grapes Premium wine-themed matchday experience featuring wine tastings and local vineyard partnerships sold as a dedicated ticketed event at OCSC home matches.
• Small Business Packages Marketing and sponsorship packages designed for local Orange County small businesses to gain brand visibility and engagement with OCSC fans.

Quantifiable outcome

• OCSC has drawn nearly 10,000 fans to single matches, establishing record attendances in club history.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CBS Los AngelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2026Official broadcast partner for the 2026 season with three matches airing on KCAL-TV Channel 9 and 11 matches on KCAL Plus HD Channel 9.6. Two matches scheduled on CBS Sports Network for national exposure.
• Rangers Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRangers FC logo appears on Orange County SC website indicating an official club partnership. The partnership connects OCSC to the Scottish Premiership club for potential collaborative initiatives.
• USL ChampionshipcoreOthersOrange County SC is a member club of the USL Championship, part of the broader USL ecosystem including Gainbridge Super League, USL League One, USL League Two, USL W League, and USL Academy.
• Prinx TirescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinx Tires is the title sponsor of the USL Cup matches featuring Orange County SC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Louisville City FC: Louisville City FC is a long-standing USL Championship powerhouse with strong attendance and ownership structure. It is one of the most directly comparable clubs to OCSC in terms of league, ambition, and operational maturity.
• Phoenix Rising FC: Phoenix Rising FC is another top USL Championship club with strong attendance and ownership ambition. It mirrors OCSC's positioning as a high-investment club seeking top-tier recognition within the second tier.
• Sacramento Republic FC: Sacramento Republic FC is a USL Championship club with deep community ties and a stadium-development track record in California. Comparable to OCSC as a Western Conference rival with similar commercial ambitions.
• Tampa Bay Rowdies: Tampa Bay Rowdies is a USL Championship stalwart on the East Coast with established fan culture. It is comparable to OCSC in league tier, longevity, and fan-engagement approach.
• Detroit City FC: Detroit City FC is a USL Championship club with a strong community-supporter culture and growing national profile. Comparable to OCSC in size, ambition, and grassroots-driven brand building.
• Oakland Roots SC: Oakland Roots SC is a USL Championship club in Northern California focused on community impact and matchday atmosphere. It is a direct on-pitch rival to OCSC and comparable in cultural positioning.
• San Antonio FC: San Antonio FC is a USL Championship club operating in a similarly sized mid-major market. Comparable to OCSC in league role and need to differentiate against potential MLS expansion interests.
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is a long-tenured USL Championship club with stadium ownership and strong community programming. Comparable to OCSC on operational stability and revenue diversification.

Broad incumbents

• LA Galaxy: LA Galaxy is the MLS incumbent in the same Southern California market as OCSC. It is comparable as a benchmark for sponsorship rates, broadcast economics, and the consumer ceiling OCSC must compete against locally.
• Los Angeles FC: Los Angeles FC (LAFC) is the second MLS club in the LA market and competes with OCSC for soccer-aware fans and corporate sponsors in Southern California. Comparable as the dominant local soccer property OCSC must differentiate against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/orangecountysoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orangecountysc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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