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

Saturday, April 30, 2015

IRVINE, Calif. – Oliver Wyss’ Orange County Blues FC is on a hot three-game winning streak and looks to continue its strong stretch as the team travels to the Pacific Northwest to take on Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Portland Timbers 2.

Orange County has seen early success with a current record of 3-1-0. Captain Didier Crettenand leads the team in game-winning goals and assists. Forward Denzel Slager is gaining recognition for his speed and ability to set up his teammates, while also scoring his first goal of the season against Sacramento Republic FC. Goalkeeper Pepe Miranda and defender Romeo Filipovic lead a staunch Blues back line, standing on top of the USL’s shutout rankings and allowing only one goal in three matches.

Up first for the Blues is S2 on Friday night at Starfire Sports Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT. Seattle has a current record of 3-2-1 and is going home determined to get a win after their 1-1 draw with Whitecaps FC 2. Homegrown forward Darwin Jones leads the team with four goals and is seen as a threat due to his speed and his powerful shot.

The Blues then travel to Portland, Ore., to face T2 and forward Kharlton Belmar, who netted both goals during T2’s 2-0 win against Arizona United SC. Belmar has contributed to the team’s success with a total of five goals, two of which were game winners. The Timbers currently stand with a record of 3-2-1. The match will take place Sunday, May 3, at Providence Park, with kickoff scheduled at 6 p.m. PT.