Former FC Tucson standout Charlie Dennis scored the match's only goal to lead his new team, the Oakland Roots, to a 1-0 win over the Men in Black in Saturday's Desert Showcase preseason game at Kino North's Field 1.
FC Tucson's preseason opener consisted of two 30-minute periods. Dennis delivered his goal, a left-footed shot from outside the goalkeepers' box, just minutes into the first half.Β Oakland, a USL Championship club, improved to 4-0 in the preseason. FC Tucson, a USL League One club, fell to 0-1.
FC Tucson will travel to Phoenix next Saturday for an exhibition against Phoenix Rising FC, another USL Championship club. FC Tucson will host a World Cup qualifying watch party on March 24 at the Tucson Convention Center.
Compiled from a news release.
