They did it again. Oakland Roots dropped its regular season finale 5-0 to Birmingham Legion, becoming its fourth game to concede five goals in a match. Four of those goals came in the first half. Tonight’s results drops Oakland to seventh place behind Orange County. Roots will now travel to second-seed Colorado Springs for the … More Oakland Roots end regular season with another 5-0 loss
Roots fans it’s game day! For the first time in weeks, things seem okay for the Oakland Roots, who secured a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas Lights, and control their own destiny as to playoff seeding. In their final match of the regular season, and their final match at CSU East Bay, … More Oakland Roots vs. Birmingham Legion – Match Preview (October 26, 2024)
In its recent Q&A webinar with new investors on Monday, Oakland Roots president Lindsay Barenz and co-owner Edreece Arghandiwal shed light on several topics in regards to the team’s future. During the online meeting, Barenz and Arghandiwal was asked about possible plans at the Oakland Coliseum, potentially making a bid for its permanent stadium at … More Oakland Roots open to extending lease at Coliseum, bids for Howard Terminal & MLS
Oakland Roots got back in the win column with a monumental 3-2 win over Las Vegas Lights in the desert. The victory marked Oakland’s first since August 31, clinching a playoff berth in the process and moving Roots up to 6th place. Roots took just three minutes to get on the board when Johnny Rodriguez … More Oakland Roots beat Las Vegas Lights 3-2, clinch playoff spot
Oakland Roots dropped another match, falling to Phoenix Rising 1-0, sending Oakland to seventh place below Rising. Roots now keep a watchful eye on Orange County’s match on Wednesday. Making matters worse, ninth-place San Antonio’s late-winner over Colorado Springs puts them three points back of Roots. Rising scored the game winner in the 55th minute … More Oakland Roots lose 1-0 to Phoenix Rising, fall to 7th place; missed chances, 2023 all over, lineup choices, more
Roots fans, it is game day once again, and the 2024 Oakland Roots host the 2022 Oakland Roots (Phoenix Rising) at 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium on the campus of CSU East Bay with a chance to secure a playoff berth. The Roots enter off of their best performance in a month away at Memphis … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising – Match Preview (October 12, 2024)
The scoring drought is over for Oakland Roots in its 1-1 tie at Memphis 901, snapping a four-game losing streak but continuing its winless run since August 31’s win over New Mexico. Roots still cling onto sixth place in the USL Championship Western Conference just five points ahead of Orange County and Phoenix with three … More Oakland Roots snap scoreless and losing streak in 1-1 tie at Memphis; second half chances, corner production, playoff scenarios