An energetic Orange County set aside Seattle Sounders FC 2 by a resounding 5-2 margin.
It all seemed so hopeful. After a soporific showing in the first half, S2 were on the front foot. Andy Craven, Carlos Patino, and Victor Mansaray were moving fluidly in front of Orange County's back line. In the 52nd minute Mansaray split their defense with a pass to Craven; Craven scored. Minutes later the Georgian was thrust off his feet for a penalty, which he struck left and center into the net and past OC goalkeeper Joshua Cohen. Two goals to nil.