Orange County SC welcomes a local favorite Liga MX side for an international friendly that will provide a chance for the team to see how they stack up against a division 1 side while providing a chance to showcase some local talent.

Irvine, Calif. 6/27/19 - Orange County SC, who are in the middle of a tough and challenging USL Championship campaign, will take a break from competitive action as they welcome Club Tijuana Xolos from Mexico for an international friendly at Championship Soccer Stadium tonight. The match will be an opportunity for the team to build teamwork and showcase some of their local talent while they play a quality opponent from Mexico’s first division.

Coming off a tough and disappointing loss to Portland Timbers 2 and with an important derby match against Los Dos on the horizon this Saturday, fans can expect a heavily rotated side for Orange County. The match should mark the debut of recent signing Michael Orazco, a local veteran of the game who has played in Mexico for most of his career, including 41 with Tijuana, while also making 29 appearances for the senior US Men’s National Team. The defender should provide a boost for a home team that has struggled to hold off opposing teams long enough in multiple matches this season.