Oakland Roots Home against Orange County SC with a Historic Doubleheader

May 13, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release

Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Orange County SC

Competition: USL Championship

Date: May 13, 2023

Kick off time: 8:00 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 67° degrees, clear

Venue: Cal State University, East Bay, Hayward, California

Match Preview:

Darek Formella and Johnny Rodriguez have three goals each in USL Championship play to lead the team.

Darek Formella and Edgardo Rito have two assists each to lead the team.

Last time Oakland played Orange County, Roots scored twice late to win the game 3-2.

This will be the 8th meeting including playoffs between the two sides with Orange County holding the advantage with 4 wins 2 ties and 1 loss.

Oakland Roots have scored at least three goals in both of their last two wins.

Daniel Gomez made his first ever start for Oakland coming through the development team, Project 51O of USL League Two.

Last Meeting:

June 1, 2022 - OAK 3, OC 2

Last Three Games:

May 6, 2023 - BHM 1, OAK 4

April 29, 2023 - OAK 0, MIA 0

April 26, 2023 (U.S. Open Cup) - SAC 1, OAK 0

Last Starting XI vs Birmingham Legion: 3-4-3

GK - Paul Blanchette

D - Danny Barbir

D - Neveal Hackshaw

D - Tarek Morad

M - Daniel Gomez

M - Napo Matsoso

M - Kevin Wright

M - Bryan Tamacas

F - Edgardo Rito

F - Lindo Mfeka

F - Darek Formella

Injuries:

Out - Damario McIntosh - Lower Body

Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body

Discipline:

None

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