Roots fans can you believe that it is game day once again?! Probably. I mean, there is a scheduled game for tonight. Louisville and Lexington played last night. Probably the Oakland Roots are going to play tonight. But maybe not! Anyway, should a game break out, it will be at 7:00 p.m. at Cardinale Stadium … More Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 7, 2026)
Roots fans the season is nigh! The Roots debuted today their 2026 Home and Away kits, featuring a classy inversion of their 2024/25 home kit and a black sublimated-dragon kit, not respectively. This prompted some discussion of the best Roots jerseys of all time, and because we have a blog, our rankings get published on … More RootsBlog Official 2026 All-Time Definitive Roots Jersey Ranking
As Jon reported, and the club announced, yesterday, the Roots have parted ways with technical director Jordan Ferrell. Jordan leaves the Oakland Roots after more than 6 years–essentially as long as anyone involved in the club other than some (but not all) of the principal owners. While I understand many fans’ frustrations with the team … More A Farewell to Jordan Ferrell
Roots fans, it is game day once again. This long and tortured season draws to a close with the Roots hosting Lexington S.C. at 7:00 p.m. at the iconic Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, October 25. Lexington have everything to play for. Roots have nothing to play for but pride and a chance to get a … More Oakland Roots vs. Lexington S.C. – Match Preview (October 25, 2025)
Roots fans it is game day again! Roots host Pittsburgh Riverhounds at 1pm Pacific at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. Roots are looking to build on their cagey home win over Monterey Bay, and they’ll need it, as they are running out of opportunites to close the gap on the playoff line. Given what’s going on … More Oakland Roots vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Match Preview (September 7, 2025)
Roots Fans! For our sins, it is once again game day! If you can drag yourself out to the historic Oakland Coliseum, you can bear witness to the Roots hosting regional rival Monterey Bay F.C. at 7:00 p.m. The match will also be on KTVU Plus and ESPN+ if you would like cheaper beers and … More Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (August 30, 2025)
Roots fans game day is upon us once more! Roots travel to Lexington, Kentucky in beautiful Fayette County to face USL Championship newcomer Lexington S.C. at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, August 24. Lexington started their inaugural USLC season sluggish but have really ramped up the last couple months and sit seventh in the … More Lexington S.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 23, 2025)
Roots fans it’s game day! Oakland Roots and a strong contingent of supporters travel up 80 to Sacramento where they will face the hated Republic at 8:00. For those of us who are not blessed with the chance to tell Sacramento was we think of it in person, the match will be broadcast on KTVU … More Sacramento Republic vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 16, 2025)
Roots fans it’s game day! Roots host defending champions Colorado Springs Switchbacks at the iconic Oakland Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. on August 9, 2025. Switchbacks are celebrating their championship by taking the 2025 season off, and sit only one point ahead of the Roots and below the playoff line. Roots have had nearly a month … More Oakland Roots vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks – Match Preview (August 9, 2025)
Roots fans it is game day again! I am nearly wrapping up my vacation so this will be a short post that covers all of our bases. The Roots are welcoming Orange County S.C. in the Jagermeister Cup with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Roots enter this match off of [an inspiring win/a devastating loss/an uncertain … More Oakland Roots vs. Orange County S.C. – Match Preview (July 26, 2025)