Oakland Roots Celebrate 'Conoce Tus Raíces' Night as Monterey Comes to Town
September 23, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Monterey Bay F.C.
Competition: USL Championship
Date: September 23, 2023
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 66 degrees, partly cloudy
Venue: Cal State University, East Bay
Match Preview:
Paul Blanchette is top in the league in saves heading into the weekend.
Johnny Rodriguez leads the team with 11 goals in League play and 12 overall. With one more goal Johnny would be tied with Óttar Magnús Karlsson as Roots all time leading goal scorer.
Oakland currently sits in 7th place in the West just 1 point clear of the playoff line.
Oakland will finish the season 3 of 5 at home.
Oakland Roots raised over 2 million dollars from over 3,200 new investors setting the American Sports record for a crowdfunding effort.
Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green Day, became an Owner this week.
Last Meeting:
July 15, 2023 - MB 1, OAK 3
Last Three Games:
September 23, 2023 - OAK 0, TUL 1
September 16, 2023 - LV 3, OAK 1
September 9, 2023 - OAK 0, SAC 1
Last Starting XI vs FC Tulsa: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Neveal Hackshaw
D - Emrah Klimenta
M - Napo Matsoso
M - Irakoze Donasiyano
M - Memo Diaz
M - Bryan Tamacas
F - Jeciel Cedeño
F - Lindo Mfeka
F - Johnny Rodriguez
Injuries:
Out - Joseph Nane - Lower Body
Discipline:
Suspended - Lindo Mfeka
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