(Mount Vernon, NY October 19, 2025)- A magical season for Westchester SC forward Juan Carlos Obregón (New York, NY/Siena College) turned into a record-setting one on Saturday night, as his two goals, including a direct kick in the 90th minute, gave the first year USL League One club a 2-2 tie at the Portland Hearts of Pine and continued the late season momentum for the club.
With the pair, Obregón not only continued his quest for the USL League One Golden Boot…he now has a league-leading 17 goals in the club’s inaugural season, four more than South Georgia’s Niall Reid-Stephan, who has 13…but he broke the record for most goals scored by a USL League One player in a team’s expansion year, passing the mark of 16 set by Ronaldo Damus of North Texas in 2019. The 17 goals are also his career high, two more than the 15 he had a season ago as a member of Charlotte Independence.
“JC is a special player. It’s rare to find a player with such a tenacity and desire to win every day. He has been the heartbeat of our team since Day 1, and has done his very best to lead the team by exemplifying his determination, commitment and hunger whenever possible,” said Head Coach Dave Carton. “He has been a great help to me, helping to maintain standards at training, pushing the locker room to be better.”
Obregón has not just logged the most minutes and played the most matches in WSC season one, he has been the one most likely to find the back of the net, sometimes early, sometimes late, more often than any player not just on the first year club, but as well as anyone this season in USL League One.
The Honduran national and native New Yorker (he played two collegiate seasons at Siena College) scores have come early…the fastest goal in club history four minutes into the match at FC Naples on August 30…and from almost every part of the pitch; headers, rebounds, penalties and perhaps the most memorable, a launch from over 70 yards away in a May match with Forward Madison that found the back of the net and earned not just national but international acclaim.
“It’s been an honor to be part of this club, so close to a place I know well in New York City, and see how we have grown, built some amazing supporters and been able to become part of the community,” Obregón said. “This team has a chance to be something special, and I am lucky to be able to make a contribution in whatever way is needed.”
The draw did clinch a playoff spot for the Hearts of Pine, while WSC (5-15-9) continued its spoiler’s role, following up on Saturday after a 2-0 home win last Sunday against playoff bound Naples FC. The draw also helped avenge a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Portland in Mount Vernon earlier in the season.
WSC completes their first season at first place Chattanooga on October 25th looking to extend their two-match unbeaten string into the postseason.
About Westchester Soccer Club
Westchester’s first homegrown professional sports team, the club joined USL League One for the 2025 season. The club is dedicated to celebrating the region’s profound love for soccer through exciting game experiences and community-focused events. With a strong commitment to nurturing local talent, WSC aims to build a world-class developmental pipeline for both boys and girls in Westchester.
