Oakland Roots SC at Orange County SC Match Notes
June 12, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Matchup: Oakland Roots SC at Sacramento Republic FC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: June 12, 2021
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PST
Weather Forecast: 82 degrees, sunny
Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA
Referees: Matthew Corrigan, Eduardo Jeff, Jose Vega, William Hoffman
Match Preview:
Oakland Roots are coming off a draw against Norcal rival Sacramento Republic that saw Roots forward Jeremy Bokila net his second goal of the season and goalkeeper Luis Barraza make his Roots debut.
Ahead of the upcoming match, the Roots have added one player to their roster. Emrah Klimenta comes to the Roots after last playing for the San Diego Loyal. He brings a wealth of experience to the team having appeared in over 100 games in the USL.
Roots goalkeeper Zeus De La Paz remains on National Team Duty after Curacao advanced to the second round of World Cup qualifying with a draw against Guatemala.
Orange County SC enters this match following a draw against the San Diego Loyal on Wednesday. They currently are sitting in the middle of the table with seven points. Orange County is led by captain Michael Orozco, a former US Men's National Team player with 29 caps to his name.
Last 3 Games:
June 2, 2021 at Sacramento Republic FC
SAC 2, Roots 3
Roots Goals: Enriquez, Mbumba, Bokila
May 23, 2021 at LA Galaxy II
LA 2, Roots 3
Roots Goals: Flores, Diaz, Bokila
May 8, 2021 at Phoenix Rising
PHX 3, Roots 0
Last Week's Starting XI: 4 - 5 - 1
Starting XI vs. Sacramento Republic FC on June 2, 2021
GK Luis Barraza
D Memo Diaz
D Akeem O'Connor-Ward
D Tarek Morad
D Max Ornstil
M Ariel Mbumba
M Yohannes Harish
M Matías Fissore
M Danny Flores
M Jesús Enríquez
F Tyler Blackwood
Injury Report:
OUT - Johnny Rodriguez - Upper Extremity
OUT - Tyler Blackwood - Concussion
National Team Duty:
Zeus de la Paz - Curacao
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