Oakland Roots Look to Return to Winning Ways at Home vs San Diego Loyal
April 13, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland set to host San Diego Loyal for the first time in the 2022 season.
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs San Diego Loyal SC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: April 13, 2022
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 53° degrees, mostly cloudy
Venue: Laney College, Oakland, California
Match Preview:
Oakland set to host San Diego Loyal for the first time in the 2022 season. In 2021 the two California sides faced off on four occasions with Roots picking up two wins and one draw in those four meetings. The most thrilling match was the 4-3 Roots victory in October that saw Oakland keep their playoff hopes alive with a 90 plus minute winner.
Last 3 Roots Games:
- April 7, 2022 (U.S. Open Cup) - GVL 2, OAK 0
- April 2, 2022 - OAK 0, TBR 0
- March 30, 2022 - NM 2, OAK 0
Last Meeting:
- October 24, 2021 - SD 3, OAK 4
Last Starting XI: 3-4-3
Starting XI vs. Greenville Triumph on April 7th
- GK Taylor Bailey
- D Emrah Klimenta
- D Tarek Morad
- D Max Ornstil
- M Joseph Nane
- M Jose Hernandez
- M Memo Diaz
- M Akeem Ward
- F Lindo Mfeka
- F Jesus Enriquez
- F Johnny Rodriguez
Injuries
- Out - Paul Blanchette - Upper Extremity
- Questionable - Javier Mariona - Lower Extremity
Discipline
- None
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