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
Oakland Roots’ playoff hopes took a small hit Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Orange County SC, dropping one point in the postseason chase and one position in the Western Conference standings to 11th. Although Roots are now three-games unbeaten, it was their second time dropping points from a winning position during that span … More Oakland Roots drop lead in 1-1 tie with Orange County
Over my 16 years covering Bay Area Sports, I traditionally have been a glass half full and positive type individual. Well today my evil twin Neil Poulter has locked me in the basement and has the power of the pen today. He will be discussing and proposing what sell-off moves the Oakland Roots should make … More Poulter Ponders: My 5 Moves The Oakland Roots SHOULD Make
Orange County returns to the Coliseum for the third meeting between the two sides this season. The last matchup resulted in a 3-2 loss for the Roots in what felt like a moral victory. Oakland created chances, scored twice, and exposed cracks in a defense that had been one of the league’s stingiest. Since then, … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots Against Orange County SC
After a pivotal 1-0 victory on the road against San Antonio FC, the Roots kept their playoff hopes alive. Still, the bigger question remains: did Saturday represent a turning point, or did the Roots simply survive? Saturday offered reasons for optimism, reasons for concern, and some lingering questions for the playoff push. Loved: David Garcia’s … More Oakland Roots vs. San Antonio FC: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about