Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic FC Match Notes
July 7, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland Roots are coming off a loss to San Diego Loyal last Tuesday. While out-possessed for the majority of the match, Roots were able to hold strong until the 72nd minute, when San Diego scored the winning goal.
Roots have added two players to the roster ahead of the match against Sacramento. Veteran forward Brandon Allen comes to Oakland from Memphis 901 FC, where he scored twelve goals in 42 appearances. With over 100 appearances in the USL, Brandon brings a wealth of experience to the attacking line. Goalkeeper Paul Blanchette comes to Roots from Rio Grande Valley FC where he made ten appearances for the club. Paul becomes another player with local ties as he grew up in Palo Alto.
Sacramento Republic is currently sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference Pacific division standings with eight points. Sacramento most recently drew with San Diego Loyal from a last-minute goal by Mitchell Taintor. Sacramento has been unable to come away with a win in any of their last seven matches.
Last 3 Games:
June 29, 2021 at San Diego Loyal
SD 1, OAK 0
June 26, 2021 vs Austin Bold FC
OAK 0, ATX 0
June 12, 2021 at Orange County SC
OC 1, OAK 0
Starting XI vs. San Diego Loyal on June 29, 2021:
GK Zeus de la Paz
D Saalih Muhammed
D Tarek Morad
D Kai Greene
M Memo Diaz
M Akeem O'Connor-Ward
M Matias Fissore
M Ariel Mbumba
M Danny Flores
F Jeremy Bokila
F Jesus Enríquez
Injury Report:
OUT - Johnny Rodriguez - Upper Extremity
OUT - Tyler Blackwood - Concussion
International Duty
Curacao - Zeus de la Paz
Matchup: Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic FC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: July 7, 2021
Kick off time: 8:00 PM PST
Weather Forecast: 81 degrees, sunny
Venue: Heart Health Park, Sacramento, CA
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