Oakland Roots Look to Keep Strong Run Going at Home as Phoenix Come to Town

June 24, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release

Match Up: Oakland Roots SC Phoenix Rising

Competition: USL Championship

Date: June 24, 2023

Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 62° degrees, sunny

Venue: Cal State University East Bay, Hayward, California

Match Preview:

Johnny Rodriguez and Darek Formnella lead the team in goals with 5 each in League Play.

Oakland heads into the game in 6th place in the West.

Oakland is unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 games.

Paul Blanchette is the league leader in clean sheets and second in saves.

This marks the return of Jose Hernadez and Alejandro Fuenmayor to the East Bay as former Roots players.

Bryan Tamacas and Neveal Hacksaw are unavailable due to international duty.

Last Meeting:

June 10, 2022 - PHX 2, OAK 2

Last Three Games:

June 17, 2023 - OAK 0, PIT 0

June 10, 2023 - PHX 2, OAK 2

June 2, 2023 - COS 0, OAK 1

Last Starting XI vs Phoenix Rising: 3-4-3

GK - Paul Blanchette

D - Danny Barbir

D - Joseph Nane

D - Emrah Klimenta

M - Jeciel Cedeño

M - Napo Matsoso

M - Memo Diaz

M - Kevin Wright

F - Lindo Mfeka

F - Darek Formella

F - Anuar Peláez

Injuries:

Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body

Discipline:

None

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