Game Information and Match Notes – SAFC at OAK
September 1, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – San Antonio FC News Release
At a glance…
Still On Top: San Antonio FC leads the USL Championship with 57 points behind an 18-5-3 record. The 18 wins are the most in the league, with the team’s +21 goal differential the best in the Western Conference.
Trophy Hunting: San Antonio FC has clinched clinching the team’s fourth-ever trip to the postseason, and third-straight under head coach Alen Marcina. Next up is clinching a home playoff match, with the team needing 11 more points to secure the accomplishment. Outside of league play, SAFC leads in the hunt for the Copa Tejas Shield, edging out Austin FC of MLS in points per game at 2.19 to 1.89.
The Ones Who Hate to Lose: Under head coach Alen Marcina, SAFC is 10-1-2 in the first match back after a loss. The lone set of consecutive losses came in 2020, with SAFC going 9-0-2 since with a +13 goal differential. This season, SAFC is 4-0-0 after a loss, with two shutouts and a +5 goal differential.
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USL Championship Match #27 – San Antonio FC @ Oakland Roots SC
Date: Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 Kickoff: 9:00 p.m. CT Stadium: Laney College, Oakland, California
San Antonio FC: 18-5-3 (57 pts), 1st place, Western Conference
Oakland Roots: 7-8-12 (33 pts), 9th place, Western Conference
All-time Series: SAFC is 0-0-1 against Oakland, drawing the Roots earlier this season.
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