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Oakland Roots suffered its first loss of the season, falling 1-nil to Orange County SC at the Coliseum on Saturday night. It brings Roots’ record to 2-1-1, dropping them to fourth place in the USL Championship Western Conference. Orange County got its game-winner right out of halftime in the 47th minute when Chris Hegardt played … More Oakland Roots fall 1-nil to Orange County SC amidst mayhem in the back

Through three matches, Roots have built positive momentum, but last Saturday’s match also raised new questions. As they head into their match against Orange County, three in particular stand out. Question 1: Who starts at center forward? The Liberian National Team called up forward Peter Wilson for its March 27 and 31 matches against Mauritania … More Three Questions For Oakland Roots Heading Into the Match Against Orange County

On Saturday, the Roots left Phoenix with a point, but the match told a more complicated story. Here is one thing I loved, remain unsure about, and hated about the match: Loved: Bobosi Byaruhanga Through three matches, one thing is becoming clear: Bobosi Byaruhanga is Roots’ best player. He showed exactly why on Saturday. Wolfgang … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising: What I loved, remain unsure about, and hated

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

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

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