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Last week’s victory against Phoenix felt like a cathartic release for the Roots and their supporters. As Tyler Gibson put it, “that was a fucking shift.” Saturday offers a chance to see whether the shift was permanent or temporary in yet another critical match in what has become a never-ending line of critical matches for … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots Against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Do y’all remember this guy? The Little Man from the San Francisco Chronicle? For younger readers, the decline of print media may mean he’s not a familiar sight. For me, however, the Little Man loomed large in my childhood. On weekends, my grandfather would bring home a copy of the Chronicle. After he finished checking … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising FC: What I loved, loved, and loved

Oakland Coliseum: Hope is a truly dangerous vice. It will make you believe outcomes that aren’t possible. That they have finally figured it all out and OH Baby is some hope around the Oakland Roots after a 3-0 drubbing of Phoenix Rising at home in a contest that was must win. It has been 140 … More Poulter Ponders: Oakland Roots Top-10 Ratings vs Phoenix Rising

Saturday night was about as good as it gets for Oakland Roots, blanking Phoenix Rising in a 3-nil clean sheet victory to move itself up to ninth-place in the Western Conference standings and five points back of the playoff line. Roots opened the scoring early with a gorgeous series of ball movement up the left … More Oakland Roots dominate Phoenix Rising in 3-nil win, move to 9th place

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