Orange County SC at Oakland Roots Match Notes

July 31, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release

Matchup: Oakland Roots vs. Orange County SC

Competition: USL Championship

Date: July 31, 2021

Kick off time: 5:30 PM PST

Weather Forecast: 87 degrees, partly cloudy

Venue: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

Match Preview:

Oakland Roots are coming off a loss to LA Galaxy II after a two-week hiatus due to USL health and safety protocols. With the time off, Roots struggled to find a rhythm early on and ultimately fell 3-0. The match marked the Roots debut of midfielder Jose Hernández and forwards Brandon Allen and Joe Restani. Additionally, forward Tyler Blackwood made his return to the team after recovering from an injury.

Roots previously faced Orange County in early June in a tight match where Roots controlled possession but were unable to come away with the win.

Orange County enters the match without a win in any of their last four games. However, they have still found themselves in second place in the Western Conference Pacific Division standings. Forward Ronaldo Damus leads the team in goals scored with seven while former US Men's National Team defender Michael Orozco anchors the defense.

Last 3 Games:

July 25, 2021 at LA Galaxy II

LA 3, OAK 0

July 10, 2021 vs Las Vegas Lights

OAK 1, LV 2

July 7, 2021 at Sacramento Republic FC

SAC 0, OAK 0

Starting XI vs. LA Galaxy II July 25, 2021:

GK Paul Blanchette

D Soya Takahashi

D Akeem O'Connor-Ward

D Saalih Muhammad

D Max Ornstil

M Ariel Mbumba

M Yohannes Harish

M Jose Hernández

M Danny Flores

F Tarn Weir

F Brandon Allen

Injury Report:

OUT - Johnny Rodriguez - Upper Extremity

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