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Here are my Talking Points from Oakland Roots' 2-2 tie with Loudoun United after Peter Wilson's late header goal. Notes on the second straight second-half struggles, Jesus de Vicente's offensive success and locking down the left back role, the attacking options, Faysal Bettache, Florian Valot, and Danny Trejo

Ryan Martin makes two changes from the last league game, but some notable pivoting around the field. Keegan Tingey gets the start at right back, while Neveal Hackshaw returns to the CB spot opposite of Michael Edwards. This means Tommy McCabe returns to the midfield opposite Bobosi Byaruhanga. Wolfgang Prentice is also back in the forward line on the left with Bertin Jacquesson on the right. Jesus de Vicente gets the nod at left back, while Danny Trejo likely moves into the CAM role.

Making his RootsBlog debut, Daniel Poulter!

Oakland Roots fell 4-3 in PKs to Monterey Bay, gaining a point after ending regulation in a 1-1 tie. Here are my talking points, including notes on Kendall McIntosh's electric night and a look at each of his big plays, the squad selection, and Neveal Hackshaw's stretch of rough performances

It's a lineup that says, "We're going for it." Jackson Kiil gets the nod at striker, while Peter Wilson is still available on the bench. Also in the attack is Florian Valot, Bertin Jacquesson, and Danny Trejo. Tyler Gibson, Tommy McCabe, and Neveal Hackshaw make up three veterans to start, while Ali Elmasnaouy gets his first start of the season in the midfield. Kendall McIntosh starts at GK. It's a strong bench with Wilson, Wolfgang Prentice, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Faysal Bettache, and Keegan Tingey.

Oakland Roots are up to fourth place with their 4-2 win over LV, including Peter Wilson's historic hat trick. Here's everything Ryan Martin and Wilson had to say, including notes on Wilson finding his form, Wolfgang Prentice's renaissance, Martin's system at work, and injury updates to Tyler Gibson, Julian Bravo, and David Garcia

Notable changes include a back line of Michael Edwards and Tommy McCabe at the center back spots, while the fullback spots will be filled by Wolfgang Prentice on the left and Jesus de Vicente on the right. With that, Florian Valot gets his first start of the season. It'll either be him or Faysal Bettache opposite of Bobosi Byaruhanga. In the attack, Peter Wilson starts at striker, accompanied by Danny Trejo, Bertin Jacquesson, and Bettache/Valot.