Tag: Jordan Ferrell

More on Oakland Roots parting with Jordan Ferrell, the club’s convoluted structure, looming questions

November 17, 2025

Well, RootsFam, interesting days are ahead. Roots announced they officially parted ways with Jordan Ferrell from the technical director role by mutual consent on November 13, truly putting to actualization the murmurs of change being “afoot” within the confines of the club’s facility at Harbor Bay Parkway. Ferrell’s departure means there will now be a … More More on Oakland Roots parting with Jordan Ferrell, the club’s convoluted structure, looming questions

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

Oakland Roots changing ‘entitlement’ within locker room

March 6, 2025

Oakland Roots approach the season after making some marquee changes around the locker room, departing from 13 players who regularly appeared at different points last season. The full list includes Johnny Rodriguez, Paul Blanchette, Memo Diaz, Lindo Mfeka, Jeciel Cedeño, Koze Donasiyano, Napo Matsoso, Niall Logue, Bryan Tamacas, Rafa Baca, Trayvone Reid, Miche-Naider Chéry, and … More Oakland Roots changing ‘entitlement’ within locker room

Oakland Roots’ 2025 Coliseum Announcement; notes from August 12 press conference

August 12, 2024

Oakland Roots Sports Club finally made it official on Monday, August 12 under a partly cloudy sky, announcing they are set to call the Oakland Coliseum home for the 2025 season. As Monday’s press conference ended, the sun began shining down on Ricky Henderson Field, revealing the the beautiful striped grass that Roots will soon … More Oakland Roots’ 2025 Coliseum Announcement; notes from August 12 press conference

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 Roots Media Day With Jordan Ferrell

February 3, 2022

February 2’s media day for the Oakland Roots provided the blog’s first interview with technical director Jordan Ferrell since he re-assumed his full-time front office position after acting as interim head coach last season. Provided is Ferrell’s 10-minute interview and a transcription of every word. Compare the organization at this time last year to now? … More Oakland Roots Media Day With Jordan Ferrell