The Glens got off to a strong start, with the wind at their back, forcing Soul goalkeeper Layla Armas to make a couple of early saves. In the 17th minute, the Glens found the back of the net through Andrea Kitahata. Despite the setback, Soul fought their way back into the game, with Sam Tran dropping deeper into midfield and creating chances. However, as the half came to an end, the Glens maintained their 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Oakland Soul capitalized on the wind advantage and generated early chances through Sam Tran and Manaka Hayashi. However, against the run of play, it was the Glens who extended their lead to 2-0 just before the hour mark, through Yuna McCormack. Despite making six changes and continuing to fight, Oakland was unable to turn the tide, and the Glens sealed the victory with a third goal from the penalty spot from Thy Tran, securing a 3-0 win.
Oakland Soul will next play an away match against Academica SC in Turlock on Wednesday, June 14th, before returning home to Merritt College to host Pleasanton Rage on Sunday, June 18th.
Oakland Soul SC vs SF Glens
USL W League | June 11, 2023
Venue: Skyline College, San Bruno, California
Kickoff: 3:30 PM PT
Weather: 64 degrees, cloudy
SCORELINE:
SFG: 3
OAK: 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
SFG: 17’ Andrea Kitahata
SFG: 57’ Yuna McCormack
SFG: 84’ Thy Tran
OAKLAND SOUL LINEUP: Layla Armas, Malia Yamamoto (Zoe Franks), Eden White (Sydney Shepherd), Marissa Garcia, Evan House, Henar Urteaga, Jaida Nyby (Bella Flocchini), Kaytlin Brinkman (Lizzie Vranesh), Manaka Hayashi (Sarah Mirr), Sam Tran, Ceci Gee (Eden Olson)
Unused subs: Maleni Morales