Author: Jonathan Comeaux

Oakland Roots snap losing streak with 2-2 tie against Monterey; mistakes, Barbir’s career year, Anuar Pelaez, more

September 25, 2023

Oakland Roots’ 2-2 tie against Monterey Bay on Saturday marked the end of a four-game losing skid, but still far away from their form during the summer. Was it a point gained for Roots, or two points lost? The result keeps them in seventh-place and equal points with Monterey at 41, holding a game in … More Oakland Roots snap losing streak with 2-2 tie against Monterey; mistakes, Barbir’s career year, Anuar Pelaez, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay Union (September 23, 2023)

September 23, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Monterey Bay Union FC at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium. It’s a critical six-point game with both sides entering the match tied for points at 40, fighting for playoff stability. Can Oakland finally turn things around tonight? Roots are in the midst of a four-game … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay Union (September 23, 2023)

Oakland Roots loan Taylor Bailey to San Diego Loyal, what the club had to say

September 22, 2023

Oakland Roots announced they loaned goal keeper Taylor Bailey to San Diego Loyal for the remainder of the USL Championship season. This effectively ends Bailey’s time in Oakland given he’s playing out the final year of his deal. Bailey, 26, was the Roots’ longest tenured player after signing on in 2020 for its NISA campaign, … More Oakland Roots loan Taylor Bailey to San Diego Loyal, what the club had to say

Oakland Roots skid continues with 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa; finding form, midfield woes, possible changes, more

September 18, 2023

The drama continues for Oakland Roots in its 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa on Saturday at CSUEB, resulting in Roots suffering its fourth consecutive defeat and have now dipped to seventh-place in the USL Western Conference and tied for points with eighth-place Monterey Bay going into a critical rematch between the two teams this coming … More Oakland Roots skid continues with 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa; finding form, midfield woes, possible changes, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. FC Tulsa (September 16, 2023)

September 16, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting FC Tulsa at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium, the team’s official home through 2024. Roots enter the night in a dire situation for a win; they are currently in seventh place, one point ahead of eighth-place El Paso, and three points on top of ninth-place … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. FC Tulsa (September 16, 2023)

Thoughts from new Oakland Roots & Soul Community Investors

September 14, 2023

Wednesday, September 13 marked a historic day for Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul when officially opening its Community Investment Round, truly making it a sports club for the people. Roots raised over $800,000 around an hour, boosting to above $1 million in a six-hour span. As of publishing this, Oakland’s investment campaign is up to … More Thoughts from new Oakland Roots & Soul Community Investors

Disaster for Oakland Roots at Las Vegas; the skid continues, Morad’s injury, possible changes?

September 11, 2023

Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Las Vegas Lights was a disaster for Oakland Roots, watching its record drop to 11-7-10, currently sixth-place in the USL Championship’s Western Conference. It handed Light’s its third win of the season, while Roots are now uncomfortably close to the eighth-place spot. Here are our talking points coming out of … More Disaster for Oakland Roots at Las Vegas; the skid continues, Morad’s injury, possible changes?

Oakland Roots lose 1-0 to Sacramento Republic; missed chances, officiating, crunch-time, more

September 4, 2023

Oakland Roots suffered a 1-nil loss to Sacramento Republic after giving away a penalty kick in the third minute of action on Saturday night, resulting in Roots falling two positions on the table to sixth-place in the Western Conference standings. Oakland is now one point behind Phoenix Rising while San Diego catapulted above Roots with … More Oakland Roots lose 1-0 to Sacramento Republic; missed chances, officiating, crunch-time, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Sacramento Republic (September 2, 2023)

September 2, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Sacramento Republic at Pioneer Stadium. Both sides are looking to bounce back following Roots’ 2-1 loss to Louisville City while Sacramento has dropped back-to-back matches by 2-nil and 2-1 results to Orange County and Phoenix. Roots enter in fourth place of the Western … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Sacramento Republic (September 2, 2023)

Louisville City comes back to beat Oakland Roots; playoff race, midfield selection, Paul Blanchette, more

August 27, 2023

It was an unfortunate 2-1 loss for Oakland Roots at Louisville City on Saturday, conceding the game-winner at 90+8′ by Oscar Jimenez to even though the refs gave seven minutes of stoppage time. Oakland ended the night in fourth place of the USL Championship’s Western Conference with 40 points, currently tied for points with with … More Louisville City comes back to beat Oakland Roots; playoff race, midfield selection, Paul Blanchette, more