Previews of the six Orange County teams playing in the CIF-SS boys soccer finals, with key details on matchups, players, and outlook for each team.

By the Numbers
  • Mater Dei goalkeeper Brayden McClelland has been stellar in the playoffs.
  • Arlington forward Javier Hernandez has scored 31 goals this season.
  • Servite's Justin Cuevas leads his team with 18 goals and 11 assists.
  • Newport Harbor previously won a CIF-SS boys soccer championship in 1991.
  • Esperanza has won four CIF-SS boys soccer championships, the most recent in 2004.
State of Play
  • Mater Dei faces Arlington in the Open Division final.
  • Orange Lutheran and Servite, both from the Trinity League, meet in the Division 1 final.
  • Newport Harbor goes against Foothill in the Division 2 final.
  • Esperanza will play Upland in the Division 5 final.
Bottom Line

The CIF-SS boys soccer finals feature a lineup of Orange County teams competing in various divisions with high expectations, standout players, and a rich history of success, promising intense and thrilling matchups.