By Mythsouka Jean-Philippe

In an electrifying USL Pro duel, Orange County SC and Oakland Roots faced off in an action-packed and intense match. Haitian forward Ronaldo Damus’ former club, Orange County SC, were looking to redeem themselves against Miche Naider Chery’s current club, Oakland Robots.

Oakland Roots triumphed brilliantly against Orange County SC with a final score of 2-0. Forward Camden Riley opened the scoring in the 15th minute, on a precise assist from Miche Naider Chery. The latter, starting for the occasion, played a key role before being replaced in the 60th minute.

Johnny Rodríguez sealed the victory for Oakland Roots in the 79th minute, cementing their position at the top of the Western Conference table. With this impressive performance, Oakland Roots is provisionally placed in 3rd place after 18 matches played, confirming their ambition in this USL Pro season.

This game highlighted not only the individual quality of players like Miche Naider Chery and Camden Riley, but also the collective cohesion that has characterized Oakland Roots this season. Their ability to score early and secure their lead is a testament to their determination to compete for the top spots in the league.