For the first time this season, Western will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Orange Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Western's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
If Orange heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Western took over last week. The Pioneers beat La Quinta by a goal, winning 2-1.
Orange hadn't beaten Costa Mesa on the road since April 8, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them back in December of 2025. The Panthers walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Mustangs.
Orange's win bumped their record up to 4-7-1. As for Western, their victory ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 3-3.
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