Oakland Roots vs Colorado Springs – USL Championship 2026

Match recap

Oakland Roots fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat against Colorado Springs in a tightly contested USL Championship fixture. The lone goal came in the first half for Colorado Springs, who then focused on a resolute defensive display to protect their lead. Oakland, despite enjoying periods of possession and applying increasing pressure as the match wore on, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities and ultimately failed to find an equalizer. The second half saw Oakland pushing hard, with several half-chances falling by the wayside. This result represents a missed chance for Roots to climb the table, while Colorado Springs will be delighted with a hard-fought away victory that boosts their own play-off aspirations.

Markets (closing odds)

Match Result

Home2.32

Draw3.37

Away2.36

Away Team Goals 0.5

Over 0.51.16

Under 0.53.65

Away Team Goals 1

Over 11.34

Under 12.51

Away Team Goals O/U 1.5

Over 1.52.02

Under 1.51.57

Away Team Goals 2

Over 23.47

Under 21.17

Away Team Goals 2.5

Over 2.54.43

Under 2.51.10

Events

5'Goal — K. Bennett (Normal Goal)
46'subst — T. Gibson (Substitution 1)
65'subst — B. Jacquesson (Substitution 2)
65'subst — F. Bettache (Substitution 3)
66'subst — T. Magee (Substitution 1)
71'subst — N. Hackshaw (Substitution 4)
71'subst — G. Metusala (Substitution 2)
79'subst — Y. Hanya (Substitution 3)
80'subst — S. Masereka (Substitution 4)
80'subst — B. Creek (Substitution 5)
87'subst — M. Edwards (Substitution 5)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Oakland Roots

K. McIntosh
K. Tingey
M. Edwards
N. Hackshaw
J. de Vicente
B. Jacquesson
T. McCabe
T. Gibson
W. Prentice
F. Bettache
P. Wilson

Colorado Springs

C. Shutler
P. Burner
T. Maples
G. Metusala
A. Rocha
S. Williams
Y. Hanya
T. Magee
B. Creek
S. Masereka
K. Bennett

Form

Oakland Roots — last 5 home

LWWDL

Colorado Springs — last 5 away

LDDWL

L@ Las Vegas Lights0–2