IRVINE, Calif. – Orange County SC announced on Tuesday the club had signed forward Mouhamadou War for the upcoming 2025 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

War most recently played for the LA Force, where he recorded five goals in 16 appearances during the 2024 National Independent Soccer Association season.

“Mou’s journey to signing a professional contract with OCSC is a testament to his hard work and determination,” said Peter Nugent, OCSC President of Soccer Operations & General Manager. “Coming through the team’s open tryouts he has shown his relentless drive to compete and succeed. As the leading goalscorer during pre-season, he has fully earned this opportunity. We’re excited to see the impact he will have with us on the field.”

A native of Los Angeles, War played college soccer in Japan where he attended Komazawa University making 19 appearances. Before returning to Los Angeles, the 24-year-old spent 2023 in the Japanese Second League with Blaublitz Akita.

“It’s been almost a year since I returned to California from Japan and I always wanted to play for OCSC,” said War. “I’m so excited to play for this team and honored to be part of this team. The only thing left is to help win a championship.”