Roots Head to Hartford Connecticut with Playoff Destiny in Their Own Hands
Published on October 8, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
After picking up the huge win in the home season finale Oakland Roots got the help they needed elsewhere and now control their own destiny to make the playoffs with two games to play.
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC vs Hartford Athletic
Competition: USL Championship
Date: October 8, 2022
Kick off time: 4:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 53° degrees, clear
Venue: Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut
Match Preview:
- Óttar Magnús Karlsson is the all-time leading goal scorer in Roots history and leads the team with 18 goals.
- Roots leader in assists is Edgardo Rito with 7.
- This is the first meeting between Hartford and Oakland.
- Oakland sit in 7th place level on points with Rio Grande Valley and El Paso.
- Oakland owns the tiebreaker on El Paso but Rio Grande Valley owns the tiebreaker on Oakland.
- With two games remaining Oakland controls their own destiny for a playoff spot.
Last 3 Roots Games:
- October 1, 2022 - OAK 2, BHM 1
- September 24, 2022 - COS 1, OAK 1
- September 17, 2022 - OAK 1, NY 0
Approaching 50 Roots Appearances:
- Johnny Rodriguez - 47
- Jesús Enríquez - 46
Last Starting XI: 3-4-3
Starting XI vs Birmingham Legion on October 1st, 2022
- GK Paul Blanchette
- D Danny Barbir
- D Alejandro Fuenmayor
- D Tarek Morad
- M José Hernández
- M Charlie Dennis
- M Edgardo Rito
- M Juan Azócar
- F Lindo Mfeka
- F Óttar Magnús Karlsson
- F Darek Formella
Injuries:
- Questionable - Mikael Johnsen - Lower Body
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