Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Analyzing San Antonio FC's 2025 Win Over Oakland Roots SC

 


A hard-fought victory over Oakland Roots SC highlighted San Antonio FC's impressive 10th USL Championship season. This post-game breakdown dives into the key stats and highlights, comparing both teams’ performances on the field.

San Antonio FC fans have plenty to be excited about, especially when it comes to the team’s performance and the impressive rise in away game attendance. In a recent matchup against Oakland Roots SC, both teams played their 16th game of the season, but what stands out is the significant 591.6% increase in attendance for San Antonio FC's away fixture. A crowd of 26,575 demonstrated significant home support for Oakland Roots SC, offering valuable marketing and community engagement potential. Adding to the excitement, San Antonio FC secured a 2-1 victory over Oakland Roots SC in 2025, improving on their 1-0 win from 2024. This consistent success on the road, combined with the increasing fan turnout, reflects the club’s rising profile and the passionate fanbase willing to show up, even away from home. San Antonio FC’s ability to deliver results while attracting more supporters highlights the team's growing momentum as the season progresses.


San Antonio FC’s strong performance against Oakland Roots SC in 2025 gives fans plenty to be proud of. Beyond their improved 2-1 win (compared to their 1-0 win in 2024), San Antonio FC showcased more effective offense. Their clinical finishing was evident in 2025, scoring more goals despite a reduction in shots (10 compared to 7 in 2024). The precision of their shots also demonstrates their efficiency:  only 4 out of 10 shots were inaccurate in 2025, compared to 2 inaccurate shots out of 7 in 2024. Set pieces also showcased the team’s strength, as they won 7 corners against Oakland’s 4, leading to more attacks.

The 2025 match saw San Antonio FC’s defense significantly improve, holding Oakland Roots SC to only 6 shots, a considerable reduction from the 13 shots faced in 2024, demonstrating their resilience. Even with Oakland’s goal, San Antonio’s goalkeeper was dependable, recording 2 crucial saves. Mirroring Oakland’s 16 fouls, the team showed they weren’t afraid of physical play when required. Though both teams received 15 free kicks, San Antonio FC triumphed due to their composure and ability to seize key moments. This game showed fans the team’s progress in efficiency and defense, highlighting their ability to compete on the road.


Sources:
28. Matchday | Sat, 9/14/24 - Transfrmrkt 2024 Data
3. Matchday | Sat, 3/22/25 - Transfrmrkt 2025 Data


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