If moral victories counted, the Roots would be piling up points after the last two weeks. Instead, they settled for a gritty point on Saturday against FC Tulsa. Here’s what I loved, remain unsure about, and hated from the match: Loved: Raphael Spiegel More than any player on Saturday, Raphael Spiegel earned Roots a point. … More Oakland Roots vs. FC Tulsa: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about

As the Roots return to the Coliseum to face FC Tulsa after an encouraging result at Tampa Bay, the questions are only growing. Injuries, form, and squad selection leave coach Ryan Martin with some real dilemmas. Below are three questions that stand out: What do Roots do at right back? Roots are running out of … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots against FC Tulsa

Oakland Roots earned their first points in club history at Al Lang Stadium. drawing 2-2 with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Here is one thing I loved, remain unsure about, and hated from Saturday night. Loved: The Roots’ Grit I’ve never been a believer in moral victories. I’ve always believed that what the scoreboard shows is … More Oakland Roots vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies: What I loved, hated, and remain unsure about

Following two disappointing results, Oakland Roots head to Tampa Bay facing new questions. Here are three that stand out heading into Saturday’s match: Can Roots earn their first-ever points at Tampa Bay? Al Lang Stadium in Tampa Bay has been a shop of horrors for the Roots. Oakland has lost both matches there by a … More Three Questions for Oakland Roots against Tampa Bay Rowdies

Through three matches, Roots have built positive momentum, but last Saturday’s match also raised new questions. As they head into their match against Orange County, three in particular stand out. Question 1: Who starts at center forward? The Liberian National Team called up forward Peter Wilson for its March 27 and 31 matches against Mauritania … More Three Questions For Oakland Roots Heading Into the Match Against Orange County

On Saturday, the Roots left Phoenix with a point, but the match told a more complicated story. Here is one thing I loved, remain unsure about, and hated about the match: Loved: Bobosi Byaruhanga Through three matches, one thing is becoming clear: Bobosi Byaruhanga is Roots’ best player. He showed exactly why on Saturday. Wolfgang … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising: What I loved, remain unsure about, and hated

Through two matches, Roots have begun to build an identity and momentum under new head coach Ryan Martin. On Saturday, they’ll find out if their strong start can travel beyond state lines. Heading into the match, here are my three questions that stand out: Question 1: How much will Phoenix rotate its squad? Saturday’s match … More Three Questions heading into Oakland Roots at Phoenix Rising

Oakland Roots could not have asked for a better start. Two games, two wins, six points, and sitting atop the Western Conference. After the perfect start, certain things stand out. Here’s one thing I loved, one thing I’m on the fence about, and one thing I hated following Saturday’s home opener against New Mexico United. … More Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United: What I loved, hated, & remain unsure about

Oakland Roots got its season started off in a good way, claiming a 1-nil clean sheet over Monterey Bay FC while on the road in Seaside. We’re in the early weeks of diagnosing new coach Ryan Martin’s system, so let’s dive in. Here is one thing I loved, what I’m on the fence about, and … More Oakland Roots at Monterey Bay FC: What I loved, hated, & remain unsure about