Oakland Roots Return Home for Rescheduled Game vs Memphis
Published on July 12, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots SC News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Memphis 901 FC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: July 12, 2023
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 66 degrees, sunny
Venue: Cal State University East Bay, Hayward, California
Match Preview:
Darek Formella leads the team in goals with 6 in League Play.
This marks the first time Akeem Ward will return to face his old club in Oakland.
Oakland heads into the game in 10th place with a game in hand on most teams.
Oakland has scored just once in the last four games.
Last Meeting:
March 19, 2022 - MEM 2, OAK 1
Last Three Games:
July 8, 2023 - TBR 3, OAK 0
June 28, 2023 - OAK 0, RGV 2
June 24, 2023 - OAK 1, PHX 1
Last Starting XI vs Tampa Bay Rowdies: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Tarek Morad
D - Emrah Klimenta
M - Joseph Nane
M - Napo Matsoso
M - Kevin Wright
M - Wolfgang Prentice
F - Lindo Mfeka
F - Trayvone Reid
F - Darek Formella
Injuries:
Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body
Discipline:
None
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- San Antonio FC Rallies for 2-1 Win at El Paso Locomotive FC - San Antonio FC
- Memphis 901 FC Draws Oakland 1-1 in Physical Interconference Matchup - Memphis 901 FC
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