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The Roots made the first tally of the game thanks to an Edgardo Rito goal in the 20th minute. However New Mexico came from behind in the second half thanks to goals from Neco Brett in the 58th minute and Chris Wehan nine minutes later to seal a road win.
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Oakland has a quick turnaround with a road game at San Antonio this Saturday at 6pm, while New Mexico United have a week off before hosting Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday June 22 6pm kickoff.
Our GFOP (Great Friend of the Program) Doug at Soccer Bay Area has an informative article on local club SF Viking SC of the SFSFL. While the soccer league got started a few years before the first baseball World Series was played in 1904, Viking is among the oldest clubs in San Francisco dating back to 1922.
We’ll let Doug tell the story. Click on the link at sfgate.com.
These matches were announced last week.
First up the Quakes will once again host a La Liga (Spain) club when Celta Vigo comes to town on July 20.
NEWS: Earthquakes to Face RC Celta de Vigo in International Friendly on July 20 (sjearthquakes.com)
While San Francisco will once again host soccer when Club America and Real Madrid play at Oracle Park. Club America is no stranger to these parts having played in the Bay Area many times over including 2002 and 2010 at Candlestick Park against the Quakes and their aforementioned opponent respectively. The Bay Area is a popular destination for the Mexican club with matches in 2011 at the same current location against Manchester City, and 2015 at PayPal Park against the San Jose Earthquakes.
In addition to their 2010 meeting against America, Real Madrid has been a popular staple here with games in 2014 against Inter Milan at Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium and 2017 against Manchester United at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
In past years the tours have been promoted under the International Champions Cup banner, but with events returning to the fold AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) will be running one preseason tour in 2022.
Only one game this past week in Oakland for the Roots comeback against the Toros.
The Quakes and Nashville play to a scoreless draw in the Music City. Doug at Soccer Bay Area has his take:
While he has his take on the Roots game, as do Jon at the Roots blog:
Oakland Roots Score Two Late Goals to Earn a Draw with Rio Grande Valley FC
Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 2-2 with RGV Toros with 2 goals in last 12 minutes
Mike at Soccer Bay Area has the NPSL roundup
NPSL Week 11: Sacramento Clinches Top Seed in Golden Gate Conference
More updates forthcoming…
The City Bs lose to Olympic Club.
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The Roots come back from a 2-0 deficit to draw even with Rio Grande Valley 2-2.
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The Roots have a quick turnaround with their next game at home against New Mexico United on Wednesday June 15 7pm start, while Rio Grande Valley have a week off before hosting Pittsburgh on Saturday June 18 5:30pm kickoff.
Our coverage was Redwood City on Wednesday and San Francisco for the return of the City/Glens derby on Saturday.
USL League 2: Week 5 – SF Glens dominate SF City in SF Derby, Project 51O lose
Mike at Soccer Bay Area has the Bay Cities highlights, plus the NPSL summary:
10-Man Bay Cities Earns a Point in San Diego Thanks to Goalkeeper’s Heroics
NPSL Week 10: Sacramento Wins Causeway Clásico; El Farolito & Napa Keep Pace
While Doug and Jon respectively has their takes on the two Roots matches – the return leg to Monterey and at home against Orange County in a playoff rematch
Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots defeat Monterey Bay
Oakland Roots (finally) defeat Orange County SC on last-minute goal
Game Notes & Player Ratings: Two stoppage-time goals lifts Oakland Roots over Orange County
The City B’s win Sunday
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In their only meeting of the 2022 and the first time in three years the rivalry game once again favored the road team, except this time it was City that was designated the home team as the Glens left their traditional home for Skyline College in San Bruno while their future venue at Treasure Island is being built.
The Glens were the better team this time as they defeated SF City 4 to 1.
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Next up for City is a road match against newcomers Davis Legacy on Friday June 10 at 7pm, while the Glens continue their road swing at Ventura County on the same day same time.
Bay Cities dominate Flower City Union with a 3 to 1 win. The game was moved from Sequoia High School to Canada College at the last minute.
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Bay Cities return to the road with a match at ASC San Diego on Sunday June 5 at 1pm while Flower City Union return home to Rochester, NY to host Valley United of Phoenix on Saturday June 5 at 3pm.
Only one match for the holiday weekend in Oakland.
Doug has the USL League Two deets including the return of SF City to Kezar
USL League 2 – Week 3 and 4: SF City earn first win, SF Glens take down undefeated Project 51O
The Quakes lose at LAFC
Doug and Jon has the Roots takes against Sacramento
Oakland Roots Claw Back to Earn Point Against Rival Sacramento Republic
Game Notes & Player Ratings: Karlsson’s PK lifts Oakland to 1-1 tie with Sacramento Republic
While Mike K has highlights from the Bay Cities road matches
and the obvious…
The Roots and the Republic draw even 1-1.
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Next up for the Roots is a mid-week game against defending USL champions Orange County SC in a rematch of last year’s playoff game where the Roots ended their post-season run. Game is set for Wednesday June 1 7pm start. The Roots will then play another rival in Monterey Bay on the road on Saturday June 4 7pm kickoff. Sacramento will resume play on Saturday June 4 at 8pm against San Antonio FC at home.