Oakland Roots have made a couple of alterations to the lineup so far this transfer window, and with 10 days left to make moves, could another one be on the horizon? Birmingham Legion forward Danny Trejo has been posting clues about something possibly building in his future after falling out of favor under Mark Briggs. … More Birmingham Legion FW Danny Trejo heading to Oakland Roots?
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)
Roots fans it’s game day! For the first time in weeks, things seem okay for the Oakland Roots, who secured a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas Lights, and control their own destiny as to playoff seeding. In their final match of the regular season, and their final match at CSU East Bay, … More Oakland Roots vs. Birmingham Legion – Match Preview (October 26, 2024)
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
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)
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
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)