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Oakland Roots Return Home for Three Game Homestand

July 16, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs El Paso Locomotive

Competition: USL Championship

Date: July 16, 2022

Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT

Weather Forecast: 67° degrees, sunny

Venue: Laney College, Oakland, California

Match Preview:

- Óttar Magnús Karlsson is the all-time leading goal scorer in Roots history and leads the team with 13 goals.

- Roots leader in assists is Edgardo Rito with 5.

- Oakland has faced El Paso twice both in El Paso. Winning last year in the playoffs. and drawing earlier this season.

- Memo Diaz is the only Oakland Root who previously suited up for Locomotive in 2019 and 2020.

- Oakland Roots currently sit on 21 points through 25 games.

- This match begins a three game home stand before Oakland goes on the road and does not return until September.

Last 3 Roots Games:

- July 9, 2022 - SAC 3, OAK 3

- July 1, 2022 - LA 3, OAK 1

- June 25, 2022 - OAK 3, ATL 1

Last Meeting:

- April 23, 2022 - ELP 1, OAK 1

Last Starting XI: 3-4-3

Starting XI vs. Sacramento Republic on July 9th, 2022

- GK Paul Blanchette

- D Tarek Morad

- D Alejandro Fuenmayor

- D Emrah Klimenta

- M Joseph Nane

- M José Hernández

- M Edgardo Rito

- M Memo Diaz

- F Juan Azocar

- F Mikael Tørset Johnsen

- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson

Injuries

- Out - Max Ornstil - Lower Body

- Out - Lindo Mfeka - Lower Body

- Out - Javier Bedolla-Vera - Upper Body

- Out - Joseph Nane - Lower body

Check out the Oakland Roots Statistics

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