The USL Championship’s Western Conference will see quite the clash when the Oakland Roots and Sacramento Republic meet on Sunday. In second and third place during the conference, it will not only be an impressive match on the field, but also a demonstration of one of the best kits USL has to offer.
Northern California rival Sacramento will be looking to get revenge after dropping their last meeting at home to the Roots. It was Oakland’s first win against Sacramento since 2021 and an important victory that helped the Roots move up the rankings.
Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Sunday July 21 | Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Place: Pioneer Stadium – Hayward, California
- TV: CBS (Coverage begins CBSSports.com and CBS Sports app) | Live stream: Biggest+
- Chances: Oakland Roots +185; Sign +200; Republic of Sacramento +145
Storylines
Oakland Roots: After a surprising matchup against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, this is a good time for the Roots to get back on track. Founded in 2018, The Roots has quickly become an iconic brand in American soccer, while its ownership group also includes the likes of Marshawn Lynch, Jason Kidd and G-Eazy.
Republic of Sacramento: Best known for their US Open Cup success, Sacramento reached the final before falling to Orlando City SC in 2022. As the talent gap between Major League Soccer and USL changes, Sacramento has been one of the teams to benefit. . They have been one of the most successful road teams in the USL Championship this season, so despite finding themselves in a hostile environment, they have a plan.
Prediction
Sacramento will look to continue their undefeated run on the road and pick up all three points in Oakland. Choose: Oakland Roots 1, Sacramento Republic 2
