After leading the team from out of playoff positioning to the conference semi-finals, former interim head coach Danny Stone became the official head coach of Orange County in the mid-December 2024.
[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
In preparation for the 2025 USL Championship season, Orange County played in eight pre-season friendlies, mainly against local collegiate, MLS, and fellow USL teams.
[4] On December 19, 2024, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.
Orange County will participate in the second edition of the USL Cup, the first edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.