Oakland Roots settled for a point in a 2-2 tie with Phoenix Rising on Saturday night, maintaining its undefeated record at 2-1-0. Roots were just minutes from a victory, conceding in the 85th and 96th minutes. It was a strong first half for Roots, taking the lead in the 43rd minute when Wolfgang Prentice turned … More Oakland Roots concede pair of late goals in 2-2 tie with Phoenix Rising
Roots fans it is game day again! Roots look to continue their perfect season with a trip to Phoenix, Arizona to face long-time Western Conference rivals Phoenix Rising F.C. The match will be at 7:00 p.m. and available on KTVU Plus and ESPN+. You can usually catch matches at Line51 as well, if you want … More Phoenix Rising vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 21, 2026)
Through two matches, Roots have begun to build an identity and momentum under new head coach Ryan Martin. On Saturday, they’ll find out if their strong start can travel beyond state lines. Heading into the match, here are my three questions that stand out: Question 1: How much will Phoenix rotate its squad? Saturday’s match … More Three Questions heading into Oakland Roots at Phoenix Rising
The Port of Oakland has listed on its March 26 board meeting agenda that it will meet with Oakland Roots in a closed session to discuss the price and payment terms for the Howard Terminal project. A public portion of March 26’s meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., where they will report on closed session … More Port of Oakland meeting with Oakland Roots in closed session to negotiate Howard Terminal terms
Oakland Roots could not have asked for a better start. Two games, two wins, six points, and sitting atop the Western Conference. After the perfect start, certain things stand out. Here’s one thing I loved, one thing I’m on the fence about, and one thing I hated following Saturday’s home opener against New Mexico United. … More Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United: What I loved, hated, & remain unsure about
YES, BOYS! Oakland Roots have started a season 2-0-0 for the first time in club history, beating New Mexico United 2-1 in front of 14,419 fans. Oakland finds itself in newfound territory, sitting atop the Western Conference with a two-point gap on the next four teams following Saturday’s slate of games. Roots got on the … More Oakland Roots win 2-1 over New Mexico United, 2-0-0 start for first time in team history
Opening Day! Opening Day! Opening Day! E-40 E-40 is now a part owner of the Oakland Roots. E-40 is a legend. As a suburban white kid from the Southeast, I was introduced two E-40 in two ways. First, when Tell Me When to Go got big enough that people started making “ghost ride the X” … More Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United – Match Preview (March 14, 2026)
After opening the season with a 1-0 win at Monterey Bay, the Oakland Roots return home for their first match at the Coliseum this season. As they prepare for the home opener, here are my three questions that stand out. Can the Roots turn the Coliseum into a fortress? At last year’s home opener, one … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots ahead of the Home Opener vs. New Mexico United
Oakland Roots got its season started off in a good way, claiming a 1-nil clean sheet over Monterey Bay FC while on the road in Seaside. We’re in the early weeks of diagnosing new coach Ryan Martin’s system, so let’s dive in. Here is one thing I loved, what I’m on the fence about, and … More Oakland Roots at Monterey Bay FC: What I loved, hated, & remain unsure about
Oakland Roots brought home three points in the season opener at Monterey, thanks to a Mark Fisher debut goal in the 85th minute. It doubles as new coach Ryan Martin’s first win in charge in his opening game as the club’s manager. Monterey actually outshot Roots 10-9 with four shots on target to Oakland’s three, … More Mark Fisher bags debut goal in Oakland Roots’ 1-nil win over MBFC