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Local Teen Tyson Espy Scores First Pro Goal for Orange County Soccer Club
16-year-old Dana Point native's late strike leads OCSC to 1-0 win over Colorado Switchbacks FC
Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:19pm
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Tyson Espy, a 16-year-old from Dana Point, California, scored his first professional goal in the 89th minute to lead Orange County Soccer Club to a 1-0 victory over Colorado Switchbacks FC on Saturday night. Espy, who joined OCSC last August after time with the LAFC Academy, has been a fixture for the U.S. youth national teams at the U-15 and U-16 levels and was a member of the U.S. U-17 team that qualified for the upcoming U-17 World Cup.
Why it matters
Espy's goal is a significant milestone in the young player's career, as he continues to establish himself as one of the top youth prospects in the U.S. soccer system. The win also keeps OCSC in the hunt for a playoff spot in the USL Championship, the second tier of American professional soccer.
The details
Espy made his first start for OCSC in the season opener on March 7. In the 89th minute of Saturday's match, Espy scored the game-winning goal, firing home a volley after the ball fell to him in the box. The goal sparked wild celebrations from Espy's teammates and the home crowd at Championship Soccer Stadium.
- Espy joined OCSC in August 2025 after time with the LAFC Academy.
- Espy made his first start for OCSC in the season opener on March 7, 2026.
- Espy scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute on March 21, 2026.
The players
Tyson Espy
A 16-year-old Dana Point native who joined Orange County Soccer Club in August 2025 after time with the LAFC Academy. Espy has been a fixture for the U.S. youth national teams at the U-15 and U-16 levels and was a member of the U.S. U-17 team that qualified for the upcoming U-17 World Cup.
Orange County Soccer Club
A professional soccer team that plays in the USL Championship, the second tier of American professional soccer.
What they’re saying
“It's a great feeling. I'm very proud of myself and I'm very proud of the team. It (the goal) means a lot. I'm very excited, and it's definitely a big achievement in my career and another step down the pathway, another building block, and another big accomplishment.”
— Tyson Espy
“We're very pleased and very proud of him. I think the whole group tonight is ecstatic for him to have that moment.”
— Danny Stone, OCSC Coach
What’s next
Espy and OCSC will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the USL Championship.
The takeaway
Tyson Espy's first professional goal is a significant milestone for the 16-year-old Dana Point native, who has been identified as one of the top youth prospects in the U.S. soccer system. His performance and the win for OCSC demonstrate the continued development of young American talent in the sport.
