The Roots return to the Coliseum on Saturday for a crucial matchup against Phoenix Rising FC. With just a few matches remaining, every point matters in th playoff race. Three points would be a massive boost to Oakland’s postseason hopes. A draw would keep them afloat. A loss would represent a significant setback and a … More Three Questions for the Oakland Roots Against Phoenix Rising FC
At this point in the season, I’m not going to complain about three points. The Roots are running out of time and every win matters. Still, I found myself with more questions than answers after the Roots 1-0 victory on Sunday. Loved: Kendall McIntosh Where would the Roots be without McIntosh? Time and time again, … More Oakland Roots vs. Indy Eleven: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about
Oakland Roots earned a big road win Sunday at Indy Eleven, beating the hosts 1-nil. Although Oakland stays in 11th place, they creep closer toward the playoff line, now six points back of eighth-place Orange County with five matches left in the season. After a scoreless first half, Oakland broke the deadlock in the 59th … More Oakland Roots keep playoff hope alive with 1-nil win at Indy Eleven
Per a September 10 Board of Port Commissioners agenda, Oakland Roots SC and Industrial Realty Group have entered an exploratory exclusive negotiating agreement with the Port over its potential Howard Terminal site for a permanent stadium. The terms of the agreement are for one year, with an initial payment of $50,000. Although this still isn’t … More Oakland Roots & Port of Oakland enter Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Howard Terminal
The Roots return to action facing a different kind of transition threat in Indy. Lexington wanted to win the ball and run. Indy Eleven wants to win the ball and launch. Much of Sunday’s match will stem from how the Roots handle that stylistic clash. Can the Roots Survive Indy’s Direct Attack? This week the … More Three Questions for the Oakland Roots Against Indy Eleven
The Roots lost 4-1 to Lexington on Saturday, and for the first time in the history of this column, I don’t have a “Loved,” “Unsure,” and “Hated.” I have three things I hated. Hated: The “Prayer Circle Formation” I wish I had come up with the moniker. I really do. In the midst of the … More Oakland Roots vs. Lexington SC: What I hated, hated, and hated
Welp, RootsFam, it happened again. Another match where Oakland looked like the better team through much of the game, only to watch the result go the other way. This time, Roots fell 4-1 to Lexington SC at the Coliseum, where the visitors scored three of their goals in a span of eight minutes near the … More Oakland Roots collapse in 4-1 loss to Lexington SC
The Roots return to action at a pivotal point in their season. Eighth-place Lexington SC visits the Coliseum to face the 11th-place Roots in a match with significant playoff implications. The matchup presents an interesting tactical clash: Lexington is one of the USL’s most transition-heavy teams, while Oakland has frequently been vulnerable in those moments. … More Three Questions for the Oakland Roots Against Lexington SC
The Roots left Saturday with a point, but not necessarily with more clarity. While Florian Valot’s recent form continue to provide encouragement, many of the same issues remained on display. As the playoff race enters its final stretch, here is what stood out from Saturday’s match: Loved: Someone on the Team Finally Passed the Opposition … More Oakland Roots vs. Orange County SC: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about
Oakland Coliseum: If you had told me three weeks ago that the Oakland Roots would end the stretch of Monterey Bay FC, San Antonio FC and Orange County SC with five points? I would have been thrilled, but it isn’t lost on me that the Roots left a few points on the table during this … More Poulter Ponders: Oakland Roots Top-10 Ratings vs Orange County SC