USL Oakland Roots

Oakland Head North to Take on Rivals Sacramento Republic

Published on July 9, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Oakland Roots look to continue their unbeaten run against Sacramento as they have yet to lose to their rivals in USL Championship play over two seasons.

Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Sacramento Republic

Competition: USL Championship

Date: July 9, 2022

Kick off time: 8:00 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 87° degrees, sunny

Venue: Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California

Match Preview:

- Óttar Magnús Karlsson has 11 goals leading the league.

- Óttar Magnús Karlsson is the all-time leading goal scorer in Roots history.

- Roots leader in assists is Edgardo Rito with 4.

- Roots have scored an equalizing goal in the 85th minute or later on 6 occasions.

- Oakland and Sacramento have faced each other on 5 previous occasions with Oakland winning one and the other 4 ending in ties.

- Both matches in Sacramento ended in draws in 2021.

Last 3 Roots Games:

- July 1, 2022 - LA 3, OAK 1

- June 25, 2022 - OAK 3, ATL 1

- June 18, 2022 - SA 1, OAK 1

Last Meeting:

- May 28, 2022 - OAK 1, SAC 1

Last Starting XI: 3-4-3

Starting XI vs. LA Galaxy II on July 1, 2022

- GK Paul Blanchette

- D Tarek Morad

- D Alejandro Fuenmayor

- D Danny Barbir

- M Joseph Nane

- M José Hernández

- M Edgardo Rito

- M Memo Diaz

- F Charlie Dennis

- F Mikael Tørset Johnsen

- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson

Injuries

- Out - Max Ornstil - Lower Extremity

- Out - Lindo Mfeka - Lower Extremity

- Out - J. Bedolla-Vera - Upper Body

Discipline

- Suspended - Charlie Dennis - Red Card

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