Update: Oakland Roots have confirmed that they have transferred Ariel Mbumba to Columbus Crew 2 of MLS Next Pro. “Ariel was a young player we saw a lot of potential in here locally,” said Technical Director Jordan Ferrell, via the team’s official site. “One of the goals of the Club is to help nurture and … More Transaction: Oakland Roots transferred Ariel Mbumba to Columbus Crew 2
It was a 0-0 draw for Oakland Roots on Wednesday against Phoenix Rising despite controlling the action for a large part of the game. Roots productively held 60 percent of possession time and reeled off 17 shots with seven on target, but they couldn’t find the finishing touch. Assistant coach Marcos Reina, filling in for … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots draw Phoenix, enter 2 week break
Well, that sucked. Oakland Roots fell to Las Vegas Lights 2-0 on Saturday at Laney College, keeping Roots in ninth place with 28 points and pushing Lights up to seventh with 31. It marked the second time in four matches that Oakland went down to 10 men in the first half, this time with Paul … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots fall to Las Vegas Lights while down a man
Oakland Roots put together its best performance of the season on Saturday at Laney College, demolishing the visiting El Paso Locomotive 4-nil with all four goals in the first half. They defeat the fifth-place team in the Western Conference in El Paso, which allowed four goals in previous eight games combined walking into the game, … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots beat El Paco Locomotive 4-nil with all first-half goals
Following Oakland Roots 3-3 tie at Sacramento Republic, coach Juan Guerra started our postgame interview by mentioning that their focus is to finish the regular season with at least 45 points. After 21 matches, they currently have 25 points and a 5-10-6 record–meaning they must churn out another 20 points over the last 13 games. … More How Oakland Roots achieve 45 points
It was a tough break for Oakland Roots, conceding a goal at the death to Sacramento Republic, resulting in a 3-3 tie at Heart Health Park. The sense of disappointment was clear from the Roots’ roster, kicking and pushing a chain-link fence on dismay as they approached the locker room following the match. Oakland looked … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie Sacramento Republic after conceding late goal
Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots visiting Sacramento Republic, writing alongside at least 150 Town Function members in section 120, be sure to keep an ear out. On a separate note, this post marks our 100th on the new website, thank you for supporting and helping RootsBlog grow. Roots walk … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic
Oakland Roots announced that they have loaned fullback Akeem O’Connor-Ward to the RGV Toros for the remainder of the season, effectively ending Ward’s time with the organization. He had fallen out of favor under Juan Guerra with just two starts and four appearances this season after being a routine starter the previous year. He’ll be … More Oakland Roots Transaction: Akeem Ward to RGV Toros, what it means for the roster
Oakland Roots came out of Saturday’s match against Atlanta United II with a 3-1 victory, improving their record to 5-9-5 with 24 points and up to eighth place in the Western Conference standings. It was an important result for the team in order to remain in the playoff discussion. “Last time I told you guys … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots defeat Atlanta United II 3-1, move into 8th
Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Atlanta United II from Laney College. It’s another must-win match for Oakland against the lowly Atlanta II side which are among the worst teams in the USL Championship and has shipped 36 goals all season. Despite Peter and I voicing some pessimism in … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Atlanta United II