Match Preview: Oakland Roots vs Las Vegas Lights FC
July 9, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland, CA - Roots look for three points as the team heads to Livermore for first-ever meeting with Las Vegas Lights.
Quick Look:
Date: Saturday July 10
Time: 7:00 P.M. PST Kickoff
Location: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA
How to Watch:
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Oakland Roots Latest News:
Oakland Roots are coming off a draw against Sacramento Republic on Wednesday night. Goalkeeper Taylor Bailey made his USL Championship debut as Zeus de la Paz is out for international duty with Curacao. Despite a season ending injury in 2020, Bailey had a strong comeback by recording a clean sheet in his first ever appearance for the league.
While Roots have found their footing defensively as they secured their second clean sheet of the season, the team looks to get back on the scoresheet against Las Vegas. Since Oakland has been unable to find the back of the net in four straight matches, all focus is on the attack heading into the Saturday night tilt with Las Vegas.
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About Las Vegas Lights:
Las Vegas enters the match in sixth place in the Western Conference Pacific Division standings with ten points in ten games. Las Vegas most recently beat Tacoma Defiance in a match that saw Lights score early and hold onto the lead. Las Vegas' attack is led by Cal Jennings and Danny Musovski, who lead the team with three goals apiece.
Las Vegas Lights Last Starting XI:
Alex Rando, Julian Gaines, Mohamed Traore, Antonio Leone, Chinenye Uche, Frank Daroma, Daniel Crisostomo, Christian Torres, Danny Musovski, Roberto Molina, Julian Vázquez
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