Match Notes (10.12.2024) - Oakland Roots SC vs Phoenix Rising FC
October 12, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Phoenix Rising FC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: October 12, 2024
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 72 degrees, mostly cloudy
Venue: Pioneer Stadium
Location: Hayward, California
Where to Watch: KTVU Plus, ESPN+
Match Preview:
Johnny Rodriguez leads the team with 10 goals this season and has added 3 assists, marking his highest goal contributions in a single season.
Memo has tied the single-season Roots record for assists, with 7 so far in 2024.
Oakland's last four goals have come via corner kicks. The last open play goal was on Aug 10 for Roots.
Playoff Clinch Scenarios:
1. Oakland Roots SC wins vs. Phoenix Rising FC, moves to 44pts
AND San Antonio FC fails to take victory at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, maximum drops to 42pts
2. Oakland Roots SC draws vs. Phoenix Rising FC, moves to 42pts
AND San Antonio FC loses at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, maximum drops to 41
AND FC Tulsa fails to take victory vs. New Mexico United, maximum drops to 41
Last Meeting:
Match 23, 2024
PHX 1, OAK 0
Last Three Games:
October 5, 2024
MEM 1, OAK 1
September 29, 2024
OAK 0, TUL 1
September 21, 2024
HFD 2, OAK 0
Last Starting XI vs Memphis 901 FC: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Camden Riley
D - Gagi Margvelashvili
D - Neveal Hackshaw
M - Justin Rasmussen
M - Memo Diaz
M - Rafael Baca
M - Daniel Gomez
F - José Luis Sinisterra
F - Trayvone Reid
F - Johnny Rodriguez
Injuries
Out - Niall Logue
Discipline
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