Oakland Roots Travel to Phoenix Looking for Fifth Win in Six Games
June 10, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC at Phoenix Rising
Competition: USL Championship
Date: June 10, 2023
Kick off time: 7:30 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 94° degrees, partly cloudy
Venue: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Match Preview:
Johnny Rodriguez leads the team in goals with 5 so far in league play.
Oakland heads into the game in 5th place in the West.
Oakland last played Phoenix in September of 2022 a 2-0 win in favor of Roots.
Oakland has won 4 of their last 5 games.
Jose Hernandez and Alejandro Fuenmayor will face Oakland for the first time since leaving the team in the offseason.
Last Meeting:
September 10, 2022 - PHX 2, OAK 0
Last Three Games:
June 2, 2023 - COS 0, OAK 1
May 27, 2023 - OAK 2, SD 0
May 20, 2023 - SAC 3, OAK 1
Last Starting XI vs Colorado Springs: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Neveal Hackshaw
D - Emrah Klimenta
M - Daniel Gomez
M - Napo Matsoso
M - Memo Diaz
M - Bryan Tamacas
F - Johnny Rodriguez
F - Darek Formella
F - Anuar Peláez
Injuries:
Out - Irakoze Donasiyano - Lower Body
Out - Daniel Gomez - Lower Extremity
Discipline:
None
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