Tag: Jessica Clinton

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. FC Olympia, First-Round W League Playoffs (July 5, 2024)

July 5, 2024

Oakland Soul season came to a tragic end on Friday night, suffering a 2-1 loss to FC Olympia at Pioneer Stadium in the first round of the W League Western Conference playoffs. It marked Soul’s first-ever loss at home. Olympia got its goals as a product of costly mistakes. In the 59th minute, McKenna Martinez … More Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. FC Olympia, First-Round W League Playoffs (July 5, 2024)

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. Cal Storm (June 13, 2024)

June 13, 2024

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Soul taking on Cal Storm at Merritt College. It’s an important match for Soul, in particular, likely requiring a win to assure itself a playoff spot. Storm, meanwhile, only play SF Glens once this season, giving them an easier route into the postseason. Soul enter … More Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. Cal Storm (June 13, 2024)

Oakland Roots & Soul talking points; San Jose Earthquakes, Gavin Glinton, Soul season-opener, more

May 9, 2024

It’s been a busy week, Roots and Soul fam. On Sunday, Oakland Soul traveled to Stockton Cargo for its W League season-opener and played to a 0-0 draw. Then on Tuesday, Roots made the trek to San Jose Earthquakes for its first U.S. Open Cup clash against an MLS side, falling 1-nil after conceding a … More Oakland Roots & Soul talking points; San Jose Earthquakes, Gavin Glinton, Soul season-opener, more

Oakland Soul 2024 Season Preview: Roster, Super League, Competition

May 5, 2024

Oakland Soul is back for the 2024 season with its eyes on the prize. The goal: bring silverware to The Town. “Winning now. The expectation isn’t just qualifying for the postseason, but winning it all is the goal. The big difference is we got better from a team perspective and a player perspective, so the … More Oakland Soul 2024 Season Preview: Roster, Super League, Competition

Oakland Soul Media Day 2024

May 3, 2024

Here is a collection of video interviews from Oakland Soul’s media day on Thursday, May 2 at the team facility. Provided are videos of technical director coach Jessica Clinton, technical director Jordan Ferrell, and players Sam Tran, Sydney Shepherd, and Layla Armas. Jessica Clinton Jordan Ferrell Sam Tran Sydney Shepherd Layla Armas

Oakland Soul clinches 3rd seed in Western Conference with 3-1 win over SF Glens

July 3, 2023

Oakland Soul clinched their way to the Western Conference semifinals with a dramatic 3-1 comeback against San Francisco Glens on Sunday at Merritt College. Glens went into the half holding a 1-0 lead, but Japanese teenager Manaka Hayashi entered the second half to play the role of Oakland’s hero–landing a hat trick including two absolutely … More Oakland Soul clinches 3rd seed in Western Conference with 3-1 win over SF Glens

Oakland Soul beat Marin FC 2-1, look ahead to SF Glens in season-finale

June 26, 2023

Oakland Soul finished the job with a 2-1 win over Marin Siren FC on Sunday at San Rafael High School. Albeit a one-goal win, Soul dominated possession and conceded otne counter-attack score on the opponent’s only shot on target. It’s worth noting that San Rafael’s field’s width is five yards shorter on both sides, providing … More Oakland Soul beat Marin FC 2-1, look ahead to SF Glens in season-finale

Oakland Soul bash Pleasanton RAGE 5-nil, Sam Tran lands club’s first hat trick

June 19, 2023

It was a one-sided win for Oakland Soul against Pleasanton RAGE, as expected, beating the visitors 5-nil in front of another Soul’d out crowd at Merritt College. The win improves Oakland’s record to 7-0-2 with three matches left in its regular season. Soul went up 3-nil in quick succession with all three goals coming within … More Oakland Soul bash Pleasanton RAGE 5-nil, Sam Tran lands club’s first hat trick