Oakland Roots Look for First Four Game Winning Streak in Team History
July 29, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Detroit City FC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: July 29, 2023
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 68 degrees, partly cloudy
Venue: Cal State University, East Bay, Hayward, California
Match Preview:
Oakland heads into the game in 3rd place.
Paul Blanchette is top in the league in saves heading into the weekend.
Johnny Rodriguez leads the team with 8 goals in League play and 9 overall.
Oakland looks to set the longest winning streak in team history with a shot at four in a row.
This is the first time that Oakland's old NISA rivals from Detroit come to town and the 4th meeting all time between the two clubs.
Last Meeting:
Aug 13, 2022 - DET 1, OAK 1
Last Three Games:
July 26, 2023 - OAK 1, LVL 0
July 22, 2023 - ELP 1, OAK 3
July 15, 2023 - MB 1, OAK 3
Last Starting XI vs Las Vegas Lights FC: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Neveal Hackshaw
D - Emrah Klimenta
M - Daniel Gomez
M - Napo Matsoso
M - Memo Diaz
M - Bryan Tamacas
F - Trayvone Reid
F - Jeciel Cedeño
F - Johnny Rodriguez
Injuries:
Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body
Out - Baboucarr Njie - Lower Extremity
Discipline:
None
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