This Week 8-26-24

The weekly highlights are from Sacramento in the USL Championship and San Jose with MLS Next Pro.

The Bay Area gets a split with Salt Lake with Bay FC losing on Friday and the Quakes winning the next night.  Doug at Soccer Bay Area has the story on the team’s first league game since the Olympic break.

‘This one hurts’ – Bay FC loses NWSL restart to last-place Utah

Mike at Soccer Bay Area and Jon at the Roots Blog have their take on the Roots draw.

Njie’s Second Half Header Enables Roots to Earn a Draw with Memphis

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Memphis 901 FC (August 24, 2024)

Oakland Roots 1-1 Memphis 901 FC: A Playoff Preview?

With the Quakes win, coach Ian Russell and Cristian Espinoza have been honored with The Team of the Matchday for this week with the team’s win and Espinoza’s goal marking his 100th contribution with 32 career goals and 68 assists. (sjearthquakes.com)

Plus some breaking news from Bay FC where they gain a player from San Diego and lose their Canadian keeper to Italy.   With Katelyn Rowland taking up the starting spot at goalkeeper and the team fighting for a playoff spot in their first year, a native Bay Area player will be playing for the local club.  The NWSL will be in for future changes.

 
 
 
 
 
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We will be on break until September 7, maybe with something in between. Follow us on Instagram at 3pointsport.