Tag: Benny Feilhaber

Lessons learned in Oakland Roots’ 1-nil win over Monterey Bay FC, playoff hunt still alive

August 30, 2025

Roots were able to secure a crucial victory versus Monterey Bay FC, earning the full six-point swing to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 1-nil victory. The win marked Roots’ first since beating Loudoun back on July 19, moving them to 10th in the standings and just three points back of eighth-place New Mexico … More Lessons learned in Oakland Roots’ 1-nil win over Monterey Bay FC, playoff hunt still alive

Oakland Roots fall 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks, drop deeper in Western Conference

August 9, 2025

Oakland Roots lost 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks at the Coliseum on Saturday night, scoring once in the second half but falling short of a comeback. The result moves Oakland down to 11th place in the USL Championship Western Conference, now four points behind Orange County, Phoenix Rising, and Switchbacks in sixth, seventh, and eighth. … More Oakland Roots fall 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks, drop deeper in Western Conference

Oakland Roots look productive but end USL Jägermeister Cup campaign with 1-nill loss to OCSC

July 26, 2025

Oakland Roots took a 1-nil loss to Orange County to end its USL Jägermeister Cup campaign on Saturday. Despite looking productive with 11 shots, six on target, and a clinical counterattack by OCSC in the 30th minute ultimately led to Roots’ demise. “The positive is that I don’t think we lost that game because of … More Oakland Roots look productive but end USL Jägermeister Cup campaign with 1-nill loss to OCSC

Oakland Roots CB Gagi Margvelashvili revived under HC Benny Feilhaber

July 2, 2025

Gagi Margvelashvili signed to Oakland Roots as an international player from Georgia in 2024, finishing last season with 2,178 minutes in 27 league appearances. But at the start of 2025, Margvelashvili became an afterthought under former head coach Gavin Glinton without any USL Championship starts and a total of 304 minutes through seven appearances. 249 … More Oakland Roots CB Gagi Margvelashvili revived under HC Benny Feilhaber

Oakland Roots win 2-1 over Monterey Bay FC in Jägermeister Cup, grab Benny Feilhaber’s second win in charge

June 28, 2025

Oakland Roots captured its first win in the USL Jägermeister Cup, beating the visiting Monterey Bay FC 2-1 at the Coliseum. The victory keeps Oakland alive in the competition with four points, now just two behind MBFC and Sacramento following Saturday’s results. Roots will need a win against Orange County on July 26 to give … More Oakland Roots win 2-1 over Monterey Bay FC in Jägermeister Cup, grab Benny Feilhaber’s second win in charge

Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)

June 21, 2025

Roots fans it is game day again! Roots travel to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on Legion at 5:00 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Roots have their second away game in a row, accommodating the Coliseum’s use as a cricket pitch. Around the Western Conference From a purely standings perspective, it could not currently be worse for … More Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)

Feilhaber: Making playoffs ‘bare minimum’ for Oakland Roots

June 4, 2025

Oakland Roots introduced Benny Feilhaber as their new head coach on Monday following a tumultuous start to the season under Gavin Glinton. Feilhaber inherits a side that currently sits 11th in the USL Championship Western Conference at 3-1-7, and sixth of seven teams in the USL Jägermeister Cup with two matches remaining in the group … More Feilhaber: Making playoffs ‘bare minimum’ for Oakland Roots

More on new HC Benny Feilhaber, looming questions for Oakland Roots’ front office

June 3, 2025

Oakland Roots hired former Sporting KC II head coach and United States Men’s National Team midfielder Benny Feilhaber as their new head coach on Monday. He’ll be at the helm of Roots, at least, through the remaining 2025 season. Feilhaber comes to Roots after parting ways with SKC II in November after the conclusion of … More More on new HC Benny Feilhaber, looming questions for Oakland Roots’ front office