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Fifteen matches into the season, the Oakland Roots are one of the more difficult teams in the USL to evaluate. They sit in a playoff position, have established a clear identity under Ryan Martin, and are ahead of last year’s pace. Yet questions remain about their consistency and the attack’s overreliance on two players. As … More Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about

New Mexico: It’s the halfway point of the season! So that means it is time to check in on the mid-season ratings for the Oakland Roots. Will some surprise and shock you… Most likely, but we will start off with a couple of no brainers.  The Oakland Roots currently sit in fourth place in the … More Poulter Ponders: Oakland Roots Mid-Season Top 10 Ratings

It was a disappointing 2-1 loss for Oakland Roots visiting New Mexico United on Saturday night, requiring them to respond to a 2-nil halftime deficit. The result puts New Mexico into third place above Roots based on results against conference opponents, but both teams remain tied on 21 points. Oakland conceded the first goal of … More Oakland Roots fall short of comeback in 2-1 loss at New Mexico United

The Roots travel to Albuquerque to face New Mexico United on an Independence Day showdown. The match represents a critical fixture for the Roots. Oakland currently sits third in the Western Conference with 21 points, while New Mexico sits fifth with 18 points and two games in hand. Saturday’s match represents an opportunity for the … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots Against New Mexico United

The Roots left Phoenix with a 4-3 victory in a back-and-forth match. Peter Wilson’s role unlocked the attack, but his injury will force the team to find another way forward. Loved: Peter Wilson’s Role and Impact  Peter Wilson won the Roots the match on Saturday. His two goals, assist, and earned penalty only tell part … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising FC: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about

Phoenix: What a totally normal and uneventful weekend in Arizona for the Oakland Roots, as the Roots return back to Oakland in second place in the Western Conference, but may be without their star striker for a tiny bit. The Roots held on for a 4-3 road victory over the Phoenix Rising on Saturday evening … More Poulter Ponders: Oakland Roots Top-10 Ratings vs Phoenix Rising

Oakland Roots got back in the win column, gaining three points for the first time since May 9 to in a thrilling 4-3 win over Phoenix Rising. The result catapults Roots up to second place in the USL Championship Western Conference with 21 points, just two shy of first-place Orange County. After missing out on … More Oakland Roots score four in second half of seven-goal thriller over Phoenix Rising

Saturday’s matchup against Phoenix will be shaped less by possession and more by what happens when it breaks. The Roots’ growing emphasis on pressing and counterpressing meets a Phoenix side comfortable in possession. How those approaches collide will go a long way in determining the match’s outcome. Can the Roots Press Disrupt Phoenix’s Build-Up? Over … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots Against Phoenix Rising FC

Oakland: This past Saturday then starting goalkeeper Kendal McIntosh told the media post game to trust the process. Just four days later I have his words bouncing around my head and ringing in my ears. The Oakland Roots had 37 touches in the Birmingham Legion box, but needed a stoppage time goal from Peter Wilson … More Poulter Ponders: Oakland Roots Top-10 Ratings vs Birmingham Legion FC

Oakland Roots were able to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw with Birmingham Legion on June 17 at the Coliseum, thanks to a late goal by Peter Wilson in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. Pending Tulsa’s results tonight, Roots stay in third place and are now two points shy of second-place Orange … More Peter Wilson’s late goal salvages point for Oakland Roots against Birmingham Legion