Oakland Head North to Take on Rivals Sacramento Republic
July 9, 2022 - 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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