Orange County Blues FC News Release - www.ocbluesfc.com

Friday, April 17, 2015

IRVINE, Calif. - In a rematch of the season opener, Orange County Blues FC takes on Arizona United SC this Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 7p.m. PT at UC Irvine’s Anteater Stadium as the Blues look for retribution after falling to United in the first meeting this season.

After beating Whitecaps FC 2 on Sunday, the Blues are 1-1-0 for the season. Coach Oliver Wyss is certain the contest will end well for the Blues. “I have complete confidence in my team as we have been working hard in preparing for Saturday's game," he said. "I felt we deserved more from the [first] game [with Arizona] and I’m looking forward to the rematch.”

With Blues midfielder Didier Crettenand named to the USL Team of the Week after his game-winning goal against WFC2 and new addition Romeo Filipovic strengthening the backline, Orange County is ready to face a United side that enters the contest with a perfect record.

The Blues felt they were unlucky in their first match against United, as they lost 2-1. Goals from forwards Dennis Chin and Robbie Derschang gave Arizona the lead, and United goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski had a great game to prevent the Blues’ efforts to get an equalizer. Out of 17 shots, forward Chris Cortez scored the only goal of the night for the Blues when he chipped the ball over Woszczynski and into the net. Arizona is currently tied for first in the USL's Western Conference with a record of 3-0-0.

For those who will not be able to make it out to the match, you can watch live from the OC Blues FC YouTube channel (YouTube.com/ocbluesfc). Make sure to also follow the team’s twitter account @OCBluesFC for live updates and news on the game.

Season and single game tickets for the 2015 OC Blues FC campaign in USL are on sale now. To purchase tickets call 949-333-0418 or for more information email seats@bluessoccerclub.com.

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