OCFC caps off 2022 campaign with home match against Kalamazoo FC
Composed by Ben Epstein
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Oakland County Football club looks to put a bow on the 2022 season when it takes on Kalamazoo Football Club Friday night.
After a non-ideal start to the season on the field, County has gone an impressive 6-3-1 over its last 10 matches, hitting the back of the net 26 times. The Purple Gang has also done a fantastic job at limiting scoring opportunities for opponents. The Purple Gang allowed just 18 scores over that same stretch, including a clean sheet against Midwest United FC on June 5th.
The uptick in scoring has been in large part thanks to OCFC’s Keith Larson. Larson, in his first year with the squad, enters the final match as the team-high goalscorer, and is just one goal short of the single-season club record of 10, set by Mario Morana in 2019.
Malvin Gblah has been a spark plug for County, providing five goals so far this season off the bench with three of them coming in the last five contests. Caleb Norris has been a stud between the posts all season, averaging just 2.26 goals allowed per game and racking up 32 saves. Fellow County keeper Andrew Nicholsen has also contributed, the MSU junior came off the bench and provided a spectacular win clinching save in Lansing last Friday.
We welcome special guests, Ghost Garden to the main stage for a live music performance at tomorrow’s match! 🤘
An eclectic style band influenced by alternative, fusion, and psychedelic rock, GG will be performing prematch and at halftime for your enjoyment. 🎸#BleedPurple pic.twitter.com/fcwKb6rCOG
— Oakland County FC (@OaklandCountyFC) July 14, 2022
County comes into Friday’s finale with an immense amount of momentum and on a two-game win streak, thanks to the squad’s Milk Cup Final victory against Flint City and Friday’s win over Lansing City.
Friday is sure to be a tightly contested affair, as OCFC and Kalamazoo FC have duked it out in the teams’ previous matchups this season. KZFC took home the first one 1-0 and the teams tied 2–2 in the second matchup in Royal Oak. County possess a chance to even the series this weekend and end the season with a positive record.
Join us ahead of Friday’s game at Zeoli’s Modern Italian, located in Downtown Clawson, for the official pre-match event. County fans can come and enjoy good times, discounted food, and an exclusive $1 beer special. The fun won’t stop after the match! The Lucky Duck, also in Clawson, hosts the official post-match gathering. The inclusive event includes drink specials, complimentary eats, and an opportunity to meet other fans and club staff alike.
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