IRVINE, Calif. (December 8, 2017) – Orange County Soccer Club announced today that local fan favorite, Zach Kobayashi will return in 2018. In 2017, his first season with Orange County SC, Kobayashi was a major contributor on the pitch, scoring four goals and one assist in seventeen appearances.

“Zach is an incredibly gifted technical player who has the talent to play at the next level. We are looking forward to his continued development with our team and are expecting Zach to contribute significantly on the field for us this season,” said Orange County SC Executive Vice President and General Manager, Oliver Wyss.