Match Notes (4.27.2024) - Oakland Roots SC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Published on April 27, 2024 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots SC News Release

Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Competition: USL Championship

Date: April 27, 2024

Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 60 degrees, partly cloudy

Venue: Pioneer Stadium, Cal State University, East Bay

Location: Hayward, California

Where to Watch: KTVU Plus, ESPN+

Match Preview:

Johnny Rodriguez leads the team All-Time with 21 goals.

Memo Diaz leads the team All-Time with 11 assists.

Memo Diaz is the club's All-Time appearance leader with 97 matches played for Oakland Roots.

Oakland signed Dominic Dwyer on Thursday April 25th.

Last Meeting:

August 19, 2023

OAK 2, COS 3

Last Three Games:

April 20, 2024

DET 3, OAK 1

April 16, 2024 (US Open Cup)

OAK 2, ELF 1

April 13, 2024

ELP 2, OAK 3

Last Starting XI vs Detroit City FC: 3-5-2

GK - Paul Blanchette

D - Bryan Tamacas

D - Gagi Margvelashvili

D - Niall Logue

M - Irakoze Donasiyano

M - Daniel Gomez

M - Memo Diaz

M - Justin Rasmussen

M - Jeciel Cedeño

F - Johnny Rodriguez

F - Etsgar Cruz

Injuries

Out - Lindo Mfeka - Lower Leg

Discipline

Suspended - Neveal Hackshaw

Suspended - Baboucarr Njie

Suspended - Gagi Margvelashvili

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