Tag: Birmingham Legion

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots bounce back with 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion

May 7, 2023

It was a terrific bounce back game for Oakland Roots, getting back in the win column with a mighty 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion at UAB’s Protective Stadium–coming just one goal away from setting the club’s single-game scoring record. Oakland re-deployed Darek Formella into the 9-role and Edgardo Rito at right wing. The big surprise … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots bounce back with 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion

Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (May 6, 2023)

May 6, 2023

The Oakland Roots travel to Birmingham, Alabama to take on Eastern Conference-leaders Birmingham Legion at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time at Protective Stadium. Roots fans can catch the match on ESPN+ and KTVU Plus, including at any of the official Pub Partners. The official watch party is at Line 51, but real ones will be in … More Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (May 6, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put itself in playoff position with win over Birmingham

October 2, 2022

What an electric night at Laney Stadium. Oakland Roots won 2-1 over Birmingham Legion, responding from a 1-nil deficit after 21 minutes but powering back with goals in the 24th and 84th minutes by Ottar Magnus Karlsson and Juan Carlos Azocar. The victory put Oakland above the playoff line, catapulting them to sixth-place, tied for … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put itself in playoff position with win over Birmingham

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)