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Oakland Roots vs. Memphis 901 F.C. – Match Preview (March 25, 2023)

March 24, 2023

Laney! Laney! Party Time! Excellent! Oakland Roots host their first home match of the season March 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Laney College Stadium by beautiful Lake Merritt(‘s weird tidal estuary). The match is “Write Your Roots” Night, where the team inadvisably asks fans to add their verse to the “all-Town epic poetry project” … More Oakland Roots vs. Memphis 901 F.C. – Match Preview (March 25, 2023)

RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 19, 2023)

March 19, 2023

After a rocky, but strange, opening to the season in San Antonio, the Roots keep racking up those redundant frequent flyer miles with a trip down the Rio Grande Valley to Edinburg, Texas to face RGV Toros at H-E-B Park on March 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. There are supporters group watch parties … More RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 19, 2023)

San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – March 11, 2023 (Match Preview)

March 10, 2023

Welcome back, Roots Family! Roots kick their season off on the road with a trip down San Antonio-way where they will face the defending champions San Antonio F.C. at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time on March 11, 2023 at Toyota Field. There’s folks meeting to watch at least at Old Kan in West Oakland, and you … More San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – March 11, 2023 (Match Preview)

San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 28, 2022)

October 28, 2022

ROOTS FAMILY! Somehow, some way, the Roots are playing in the second round of the playoffs. The road to the championship always seemed likely to run through San Antonio, and so while we’re never thrilled to see them, it’s this round or next round. Weirdly, especially after getting a Sunday night fixture in the first … More San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 28, 2022)

San Diego Loyal vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 23, 2022)

October 22, 2022

We actually made the playoffs, friends. The Roots will travel this SUNDAY, October 23, to San Diego to face the #2 seed Loyal at 7:00 p.m. at Torero Stadium on the USD Campus. The match will be on ESPN+, like usual, and KTVU Plus. The Club San Diego thought it was worth it to employ … More San Diego Loyal vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 23, 2022)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 15, 2022)

October 14, 2022

ROOTS FANS! It all comes down to this! One match for the Roots to lock up a plyoff berth. Every position between fifth and eighth is open for the Roots. But interim head coach Noah Delgado has the Roots playing with a fire, and they head to Pittsburgh for a 4:00 p.m. Pacific kickoff on … More Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 15, 2022)

Oakland Roots vs. Hartford Athletic – Match Preview (October 8, 2022)

October 8, 2022

How the fuck ya doin’, Roots fans?! The Roots have fought and clawed their way to seventh with two matches to go. This weekend they travel to Hartford to face RootsBlog villain Tom Brewitt for a 4:00p.m. Pacific kickoff on Saturday, October 8. The Club Hartford Athletic are a new-ish team, starting play in 2019. … More Oakland Roots vs. Hartford Athletic – Match Preview (October 8, 2022)

Oakland Roots vs. Birmingham Legion – Match Preview (October 1, 2022)

October 1, 2022

The Roots host Birmingham Legion for the final match of the season at Laney, barring a genuine playoff miracle. The match will be at 7:00 p.m. and I hope you already have your ticket, as they have apparently sold out. The matchday experience will include a concert by new Roots part-owner G-Eazy and the Oakland … More Oakland Roots vs. Birmingham Legion – Match Preview (October 1, 2022)

Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (September 24, 2022)

September 24, 2022

With the finish line in sight, the Roots head to the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains to face third-ranked Colorado Spring Switchbacks. The match is at 5:00 p.m., and will be on ESPN+ or KTVU Plus. If you want to watch with friends, you can usually find the supporters groups at Ale Industries in … More Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (September 24, 2022)

Oakland Roots vs. New York Red Bulls II – Match Preview (September 17, 2022)

September 16, 2022

The Oakland Roots host New York Red Bulls II at 7:00 p.m. at Laney College on Saturday, September 17, 2022, celebrating Conoce Tus Raíces night. As a home match, it will only be available on ESPN+ and will become uncomfortably dark by about the 35th minute. Roots come into this off of the most feel-good … More Oakland Roots vs. New York Red Bulls II – Match Preview (September 17, 2022)