Tag: Juan Guerra

Oakland Roots Transaction: Akeem Ward to RGV Toros, what it means for the roster

July 8, 2022

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

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots defeat Atlanta United II 3-1, move into 8th

June 26, 2022

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

Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Atlanta United II

June 25, 2022

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

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 1-1 with San Antonio FC thanks to big night from Paul Blanchette

June 19, 2022

How about that brilliance from Paul Blanchette? The 28-year old Palo Alto native reminded all Oakland Roots supporters why he became such a fan favorite in 2021, recording six saves with five by dives against the second-place team in the Western Conference, San Antonio FC, thwarting multiple big chances along the way to a 1-1 … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 1-1 with San Antonio FC thanks to big night from Paul Blanchette

Live Blog: Oakland Roots host New Mexico United

June 15, 2022

Hello and welcome to Wednesday’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting New Mexico United from Laney College. The Roots enter after a come-from-behind 2-2 draw against RGV Toros and hold a 4-8-4 overall record with 20 points, still outside of playoff qualification in eighth place now hitting the mid-way point of the season. New Mexico … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host New Mexico United

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 2-2 with RGV Toros with 2 goals in last 12 minutes

June 12, 2022

Those Oakland Roots did it again, scoring two goals in the waning minutes of the second half to pull a 2-2 draw out of their back pocket against RGV Toros thanks to goals by Juan Carlos Azocar in the 78th and Charlie Dennis minutes later in the 88th. It marked the team’s 12th goal in … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 2-2 with RGV Toros with 2 goals in last 12 minutes

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots defeat Monterey Bay

June 5, 2022

The Oakland Roots walk out of Monterey Bay FC’s Cardinale Stadium with three points in a 2-nil win, improving itself to eighth place on the table. Letting out a sigh of relief was head coach Juan Guerra as he approached for our postgame interview after Roots killed the game with a goal by Darek Formella … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots defeat Monterey Bay