Oakland Roots Back Home for Teacher Appreciation Night
Published on April 30, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Competition: USL Championship
Date: April 30, 2022
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 60° degrees, clear
Venue: Laney College, Oakland, California
Match Preview:
Oakland Roots are set to host Western Conference leaders, Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the first time in Club history. Oakland Roots are coming off five games unbeaten in league play, including a road draw at El Paso last weekend. Colorado Springs are currently on 18 points through seven games coming off a 2-0 win on the weekend over FC Tulsa. Oakland Roots return to Laney College where on loan striker Óttar Magnús Karlsson has scored four goals from four played at home. The team sits in 10th place on 7 points, with 5 of those points coming at Laney.
Last 3 Roots Games:
- April 23, 2022 - ELP 1, OAK 1
- April 16, 2022 - OAK 4, LDN 1
- April 13, 2022 - OAK 2, SD 2
Last Starting XI: 3-4-3
Starting XI vs. El Paso Locomotive on April 23rd
- GK Benny Diaz
- D Danny Barbir
- D Emrah Klimenta
- D Alejandro Feunmayor
- M Joseph Nane
- M José Hernández
- M Juan Azocar
- M Edgardo Rito
- F Chuy Enriquez
- F Darek Formella
- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson
Injuries
- Out - Lindo Mfeka - Lower Extremity
- Qut - Matias Fissore - Lower Extremity
Discipline
- None
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