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Oakland Roots Head to LA to Take on Galaxy II

July 1, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Oakland Roots head south for a Friday night match up with LA Galaxy II in Carson, California.

Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs LA Galaxy II

Competition: USL Championship

Date: July 1, 2022

Kick off time: 7:30 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 70° degrees, clear

Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, 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 and at Laney College.

- Roots leader in assists is Edgardo Rito with 4. He also is tied second on the team with 4 goals.

- Roots have scored an equalizing goal in the 85th minute or later on 6 occasions.

- Oakland and LA have faced each other on 5 previous occasions with Oakland winning 3 and LA winning 2.

- The previous matchup this season saw Roots academy contract signing Timothy Syrel make his debut after a red card to Benny Diaz.

- LA Galaxy are coming off a 3-1 road victory vs Miami FC.

Last 3 Roots Games:

- June 25, 2022 - OAK 3, ATL 1

- June 18, 2022 - SA 1, OAK 1

- June 15, 2022 - OAK 1, NM 2

Last Meeting:

- May 21, 2022 - OAK 1, LA 0

Last Starting XI: 3-4-3

Starting XI vs. Atlanta United 2 on June 25th, 2022

- GK Paul Blanchette

- D Tarek Morad

- D Alejandro Fuenmayor

- D Emrah Klimenta

- M Joseph Nane

- M Matias Fissore

- M Darek Formella

- 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 - Taylor Bailey - Illness

- Out - Emrah Klimenta - Illness

- Doubtful - Edgardo Rito - Lower Body

- Doubtful - Juan Azocar - Lower Body

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