Oakland Roots Head to Tampa Bay After Weekend Off
Published on July 8, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots SC News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC at Tampa Bay Rowdies
Competition: USL Championship
Date: July 8, 2023
Kick off time: 4:30 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 87° degrees, scattered thunderstorm
Venue: Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, Florida
Match Preview:
Darek Formella leads the team in goals with 6 in League Play.
This marks the first time Oakland Roots will play against former player Charlie Dennis.
Oakland last played Tampa Bay to a 0-0 draw more than a year ago at Laney College.
Oakland heads into the game in 8th place with a game in hand on most teams.
Last Meeting:
April 2, 2022 - OAK 0, TBR 0
Last Three Games:
June 28, 2023 - OAK 0, RGV 2
June 24, 2023 - OAK 1, PHX 1
June 17, 2023 - OAK 0, PIT 0
Last Starting XI vs Rio Grande Valley: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Joseph Nane
D - Tarek Morad
M - Jeciel Cedeño
M - Daniel Gomez
M - Memo Diaz
M - Wolfgang Prentice
F - Lindo Mfeka
F - Darek Formella
F - Johnny Rodriguez
Injuries:
Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body
Discipline:
Suspended - Memo Diaz - Red Card
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