Match Preview: Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic FC
Published on June 1, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots were set to face Sacramento last season in the US Open Cup before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the season across the sporting landscape. Fans from all over NorCal have been eagerly awaiting the match up between Sacramento and Oakland for over a year, and now it is finally here.
Quick Look:
Date: Wednesday, June 2nd
Time: 8:00 P.M. PST Kickoff
Location: Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California
How to Watch: KOFY TV (linear tv), ESPN+ (digital)
Oakland Roots Latest News:
Oakland Roots are coming off the teams first win in USL Championship history away at LA Galaxy II on May 23rd when striker Jeremey Bokila fired past the LA keeper to give Roots a dramatic last-minute victory. Following the game Roots had another 10 days off as they prepared for their third match of the season.
Ahead of the game on June 2nd, Roots starting keeper Zeus de la Paz headed out on international duty for World Cup Qualification in CONCACAF for Curacao. In his aid, Roots signed Luis Barraza on loan from MLS side New York City FC. Joining Barraza in signing with the Roots is USL veteran defender Kai Greene. Both will be available for Coach Ferrell Wednesday night.
The match marks the return of Head Coach Jordan Ferrell to the club he worked at from 2017-2019.
About Republic FC:
The Republic are coming off a home loss to Pacific Division front runners Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday night. Bringing the team from the 916 to two wins and two losses on the year from their first four games. Sacramento is led in attack by Tucker Bone who has two goals on the season and long time Republic talisman Cameron Iwasa.
Sacramento Last Starting XI:
Gomez, Wheeler-Omiunu, Casey, Taintor, Duke Lacroix, Gomez, Pennanen, Fernandes, Alshe, Belmar, Formella.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from June 1, 2021
- USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - June 1, 2021 - USL
- Preview: FC Tulsa at Sporting Kansas City II - Wednesday, Jun 2, 7 p.m. CT - FC Tulsa
- Match Preview: Oakland Roots vs Sacramento Republic FC - Oakland Roots
- USL Championship, League One Standouts Selected for International Duty - USL
- Around the Leagues: Abundance of World Cup Qualifiers and International Friendlies - Sacramento Republic FC
- Alex Dixon, Danny Griffin, Dani Rovira Named to Team of the Week - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Indy Eleven Forward Jordan Hamilton Named to USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 6 - Indy Eleven
- San Antonio FC to Expand Toyota Field to Full Capacity Starting July 3 - San Antonio FC
- Goalkeeper John Pulskamp Earns USL Championship Team of the Week Honors - Sporting Kansas City II
- Santi Moar Named to USL Team of the Week - Phoenix Rising FC
- Bruno Lapa Named USL Championship Player of the Week - Birmingham Legion FC
- Birmingham's Bruno Lapa voted Player of the Week after leading side to two victories - USL
- Lights FC Announces Free Tickets Given to Frontline Workers - Las Vegas Lights FC
- FC Tulsa Releases All 2021 Single Game Tickets at ONEOK Field - FC Tulsa
- Oakland Roots Add USL Veteran Defender Kai Greene - Oakland Roots
- Hartford Athletic Match against Real Monarchs SLC Postponed - Hartford Athletic
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