Oakland Roots Begin Playoff Quest with Away Trip to San Diego Loyal
October 23, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs San Diego Loyal SC
Competition: USL Championship Playoffs
Date: October 23, 2022
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 64° degrees, mostly sunny
Venue: Torero Stadium, San Diego, California
Match Preview:
- Óttar Magnús Karlsson is the all-time leading goal scorer in Roots history and leads the team with 19 goals.
- Roots leader in assists is Edgardo Rito with 7.
- Oakland won the most recent match between the two sides in what was Noah Delgados first game in charge of Roots.
- In two prior games, Oakland Roots have yet to concede a goal in USL Championship Playoff games.
- Oakland 3-2-1 all time vs San Diego and 2-0-1 while playing in San Diego.
Last 3 Roots Games:
- October 15, 2022 - PIT 3, OAK 1
- October 8, 2022 - HFD 1, OAK 3
- October 1, 2022 - OAK 2, BHM 1
Last Meeting::
- August 24, 2022 - SD 1, OAK 3
Approaching 50 Roots Appearances:
- Johnny Rodriguez - 49
- Jesús Enríquez - 47
Last Starting XI: 3-4-3
Starting XI vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds on October 15, 2022
- GK Paul Blanchette
- D Danny Barbir
- D Alejandro Fuenmayor
- D Tarek Morad
- M José Hernández
- M Charlie Dennis
- M Memo Diaz
- M Edgardo Rito
- F Lindo Mfeka
- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson
- F Juan Azócar
Injuries:
- Out - Darek Formella - Lower Body
United Soccer League Championship Stories from October 23, 2022
- SD Loyal Falls 3-0 to Oakland Roots in Western Conference Quarterfinals - San Diego Loyal
- Oakland Moves On, to Round Two of the USL Championship Playoffs - Oakland Roots
- 2022 USL Championship Playoffs Presented by Hisense: Conference Semifinals Schedule - USL
- San Antonio FC to Host Oakland Roots SC in Western Conference Semifinal - San Antonio FC
- Legion FC Falls to Pittsburgh on Penalties After 2-2 Draw in a Heart-Breaking, Rollercoaster Home Playoff Match - Birmingham Legion FC
- Hounds Advance in Epic 10-Kick Shootout - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Riverhounds Advance in Playoffs After Epic 10-Kick Shootout - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- LouCity to Host Pittsburgh Riverhounds in Playoff Opener - Louisville City FC
- Oakland Roots Begin Playoff Quest with Away Trip to San Diego Loyal - Oakland Roots
- Playoff Blues: Le Rouge Fall in 2022 Playoffs at Memphis - Detroit City FC
- Republic FC Blanks New Mexico United - Sacramento Republic FC
- RGV FC Fall in Western Conference Quarterfinal - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
- Switchbacks FC Win 3-0 Against RGV, Advance to Western Conference Semifinals - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
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