Oakland Roots fall 1-nil to Orange County SC amidst mayhem in the back
Oakland Roots suffered its first loss of the season, falling 1-nil to Orange County SC at the Coliseum on Saturday night. It brings Roots’ record to 2-1-1, dropping them to fourth place in the USL Championship Western Conference. Orange County got its game-winner right out of halftime in the 47th minute when Chris Hegardt played…
Oakland Roots vs. Orange County S.C. – Match Preview (March 28, 2026)
Roots fans it’s game day! Roots host Orange County SC at the iconic Oakland Coliseum at 5:00 p.m., which will also be broadcast on ESPN+ and KTVU Plus. The Roots are celebrating Kids Night Out, and I will be there with my family and, commensurately, not actually watching the game for twice the cost! Today…
Three Questions For Oakland Roots Heading Into the Match Against Orange County
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…
Oakland Roots HC Ryan Martin: Bobosi Byaruhanga can be one of the best CMs in USL Championship
Oakland Roots have started their season strong at 2-1-0, currently on top of the USL Championship Western Conference. A lot of Roots’ players have been impressive through the first three games, but among those standing out has been central midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga. Bobosi is currently Roots’ best overall-rated player by FotMob with a 7.98. His…
Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising: What I loved, remain unsure about, and hated
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…
Oakland Roots concede pair of late goals in 2-2 tie with Phoenix Rising
Oakland Roots settled for a point in a 2-2 tie with Phoenix Rising on Saturday night, maintaining its undefeated record at 2-1-0. Roots were just minutes from a victory, conceding in the 85th and 96th minutes. It was a strong first half for Roots, taking the lead in the 43rd minute when Wolfgang Prentice turned…
Phoenix Rising vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 21, 2026)
Roots fans it is game day again! Roots look to continue their perfect season with a trip to Phoenix, Arizona to face long-time Western Conference rivals Phoenix Rising F.C. The match will be at 7:00 p.m. and available on KTVU Plus and ESPN+. You can usually catch matches at Line51 as well, if you want…
Three Questions heading into Oakland Roots at Phoenix Rising
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…
Port of Oakland meeting with Oakland Roots in closed session to negotiate Howard Terminal terms
The Port of Oakland has listed on its March 26 board meeting agenda that it will meet with Oakland Roots in a closed session to discuss the price and payment terms for the Howard Terminal project. A public portion of March 26’s meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m., where they will report on closed session…
Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United: What I loved, hated, & remain unsure about
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.…
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