Author: Jonathan Comeaux

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

March 20, 2023

Oakland Roots walk out of Edinburg with a point thanks to Johnny Rodriguez’s equalizer in the 82nd minute, but perhaps feel like Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Rio Grande Valley was two points lost after Trayvone Reid slammed the crossbar with a shot in the final seconds. It was an encouraging performance from Roots despite requiring … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at RGV Toros (March 19, 2023)

March 19, 2023

Hello and welcome to tonight’s live coverage of Oakland Roots visiting RGV Toros in Edinburg, coming to you blog alongside the Homegrown Hooligans at Franks Sports Bar and Grill in San Leandro. Roots head into H-E-B Park looking to improve on last week’s 3-1 loss to San Antonio FC and do so with Anuar Pelaez … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at RGV Toros (March 19, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots drop season opener to San Antonio FC

March 12, 2023

It was a disappointing 3-1 loss for Oakland Roots against the defending champions, San Antonio FC, on Saturday night at Toyota Field with two goals and an assist conceded to center back Lamar Batista, who signed a 25-day contract at SAFC shortly after Rochester NY FC dissolved its organization. What marred the day were two … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots drop season opener to San Antonio FC

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC (March 11, 2023)

March 11, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots traveling to San Antonio FC for the season opener of 2023, coming to you live from Old Kan Beer & Co.. Tonight starts our third year covering the organization, we’re incredibly grateful to have your support along the way. Oakland walks into Toyota Field … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC (March 11, 2023)

Exclusive interview with new Oakland Soul head coach Jessica Clinton

March 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, Oakland Soul announced its first head coach in organization history in Jessica Clinton ahead of their inaugural season in the USL W League. The blog sat down with Clinton for an exclusive interview. “There’s a lot of reasons why I came to Oakland Soul. I was a fan of Roots, I … More Exclusive interview with new Oakland Soul head coach Jessica Clinton

Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

February 23, 2023

Oakland Roots announced on Thursday that they’ve signed Trinidad and Tobago defender Neveal Hackshaw to a contract. The blog has been told Hackshaw is expected to fit in as a left center back in Roots’ system. He should be considered starter given his international status, which would push Danny Barbir to the bench. He marks … More Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

JPA February 17 meeting, notes from Oakland Roots’ Lindsay Barenz & Lydia Tan

February 17, 2023

The Joint Powers Authority met on February 17 and hosted Oakland Roots’ president Lindsay Barenz and chief real estate officer Lydia Tan to discuss the organization’s vision for the Malibu Lot. It was clarified at the beginning to the meeting that there was no agenda to take or recommend action on the subject. Provided is … More JPA February 17 meeting, notes from Oakland Roots’ Lindsay Barenz & Lydia Tan

Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas

February 5, 2023

Update: Oakland Roots announced that they have officially signed Bryan Tamacas on Thursday. Reports out of El Salvador indicate that Oakland Roots are set to sign La Selecta defender Bryan Tamacas to a contract. The blog reached out to the club, which confirmed that the final pieces of paperwork are being processed–so an announcement appears … More Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas