Orange County Soccer Club signs talented midfielder Tommy McCabe

Orange County Soccer Club has signed midfielder Tommy McCabe. (Photo courtesy Orange County Soccer Club)

Orange County Soccer Club officials announced Wednesday the signing of central midfielder Tommy McCabe. He will be the eighth off-season addition for the squad.

“We are delighted to add Tommy, a gifted midfielder and standout professional to our roster,” said OCSC President of Soccer Operations Oliver Wyss. “Tommy has great leadership qualities and we are looking forward to him showcasing his talent in Orange County.”

McCabe, 22, spent the majority of his 2020 season with FC Cincinnati in MLS. McCabe was on the squad for 12 of Cincinnati’s 23 matches and he traveled to Orlando for the MLS Is Back Tournament.

In August of 2020, he was loaned to Memphis 901 FC and recorded two assists in seven starts for the USL Championship team. 

McCabe was selected 29th overall in the MLS Superdraft by FC Cincinnati in 2019. He started the 2019 season on loan at North Carolina FC and made 10 appearances, scoring two goals. McCabe was then recalled to Cincinnati for the remainder of the 2019 season.

“I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to join Orange County,” said McCabe. “I look forward to getting the season started and meeting my new teammates and staff. I hope to be able to contribute to the team’s goals this season and add to the success the club has had in the past years.”

 “I am really looking forward to working with Tommy,” added OCSC Head Coach Braeden Cloutier. “He is not only a great player but also a first-class person and teammate. He will bring a great character and work ethic to our team.”

Courtesy OC Soccer Club