Oakland Roots Head to New Mexico in Search of First Win
March 30, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland Roots travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the teams first midweek match of the season.
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs New Mexico United
Competition: USL Championship
Date: March 30, 2022
Kick off time: 6:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 59° degrees, partly cloudy
Venue: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Match Preview:
Oakland Roots travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the team's first midweek match of the season. Oakland Roots are coming off of a sold out Home Opener at Laney College against Monterey Bay F.C., with the visitors winning on a late goal and pushing the Roots start to the season to three without a win. This is the second all-time meeting between Oakland Roots and New Mexico United with the first coming on August 18 of last season where the two sides played to a one all draw.
New Mexico is coming off a weekend draw with Orange County SC. The side from Albuquerque have gotten off to a hot start winning their first two and games before the weekend draw that sees United close to the top of the Western Division standings. The team is led by head coach Zac Smith who took over in the offseason after three years as an assistant coach with the team.
Oakland Roots are coming off their third consecutive defeat that sees the team bottom of the Western Conference standings. Roots were unable to hold the lead late vs Monterey Bay following a two goal performance from on loan striker Óttar Magnús Karlsson. Oakland Conceded late in the match, dropping any chance at points.
Last 3 Roots Games:
- March 26, 2022 - OAK 2, MB 3
- March 19, 2022 - MEM 2, OAK 1
- March 12, 2022 - RGV 1, OAK 0
Last Meeting:
- August 18, 2021 - NMU 1, OAK 1
Last Starting XI: 4-3-3
Starting XI vs. Monterey Bay F.C. on March 26th
- GK Benny Diaz
- D Juan Azocar
- D Tarek Morad
- D Danny Barbir
- D Edguardo Rito
- M Charlie Dennis
- M Jose Hernandez
- M Matias Fissore
- F Darek Formella
- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson
- F Lindo Mfeka
Injuries
- Out - Nico Lemoine - Lower Extremity
Discipline
- None
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