Tag: Live Blog

Oakland Roots bounced out of first round in 2-0 loss to Colorado Springs

November 2, 2024

Oakland Roots saw its season come to an end, losing 2-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the first round of the USL Championship Western Conference playoffs. Colorado Springs broke the deadlock in the 41st minute after a couple of deflections slipped through Oakland’s back line, allowing Jairo Henriquez to capitalize with an easy finish, giving … More Oakland Roots bounced out of first round in 2-0 loss to Colorado Springs

Oakland Roots end regular season with another 5-0 loss

October 26, 2024

They did it again. Oakland Roots dropped its regular season finale 5-0 to Birmingham Legion, becoming its fourth game to concede five goals in a match. Four of those goals came in the first half. Tonight’s results drops Oakland to seventh place behind Orange County. Roots will now travel to second-seed Colorado Springs for the … More Oakland Roots end regular season with another 5-0 loss

Oakland Roots beat Las Vegas Lights 3-2, clinch playoff spot

October 19, 2024

Oakland Roots got back in the win column with a monumental 3-2 win over Las Vegas Lights in the desert. The victory marked Oakland’s first since August 31, clinching a playoff berth in the process and moving Roots up to 6th place. Roots took just three minutes to get on the board when Johnny Rodriguez … More Oakland Roots beat Las Vegas Lights 3-2, clinch playoff spot

Oakland Roots lose to FC Tulsa, goes winless in September

September 29, 2024

Oakland Roots suffer another loss, this time in a 1-nil defeat to FC Tulsa. It results in Roots going winless throughout the month of September, now over 370 minutes without a goal. Roots conceded the eventual game-winner in the 7th minute when Aaron Binout fired in a feed through the box by Stefan Stojanovic. Oakland … More Oakland Roots lose to FC Tulsa, goes winless in September

Oakland Roots suffer third straight loss in 2-nil defeat at Hartford Athletic

September 21, 2024

Hello darkness, my old friend. Oakland Roots suffered its third straight loss without a goal, this time in a 2-nil defeat at Hartford Athletic. Roots have now allowed eight unanswered goals since its last 1-0 win over New Mexico on August 31. Hartford Athletic scored in the 20th minute when Marlon Hairston tapped in a … More Oakland Roots suffer third straight loss in 2-nil defeat at Hartford Athletic

Oakland Roots fall 1-nil to San Antonio FC; everything interim HC Gavin Glinton had to say

September 14, 2024

Oakland Roots suffer its second straight loss, this time in a 1-nil loss to the visiting San Antonio FC. It comes after conceding the eventual game winning goal in the fourth minute. Conceding to Luis Solginac in the fourth minute marked the third goal Oakland has conceded in the first 10 minutes over the last … More Oakland Roots fall 1-nil to San Antonio FC; everything interim HC Gavin Glinton had to say

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. North Carolina FC (September 7, 2024)

September 7, 2024

Well, that was bad. Oakland Roots suffer another historic 5-0 loss to North Carolina FC, matching their loss against Pittsburgh as the most lopsided in club history. The result moves Oakland down to fourth place, overtaken by Colorado Springs as beat Tampa Bay. North Carolina struck first in the sixth minute on some terrific interplay, … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. North Carolina FC (September 7, 2024)

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Rhode Island FC (August 17, 2024)

August 17, 2024

Oakland Roots walk out of Rhode Island with a point after holding a first-half lead. However, a red card to Neveal Hackshaw in the 72nd minute helped contribute to an onslaught from Rhode Island when breaking through in the 87th with a total of 23 shot attempts. Roots broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Rhode Island FC (August 17, 2024)

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Loudoun United (August 10, 2024)

August 10, 2024

Oakland Roots secure a 3-1 win over Loudoun United to put itself up to 35 points, matching Sacramento in second-place. It marks a terrific start to Oakland’s final stretch of the season. Oakland took the initial lead in the 24th minute when Baboucarr Njie tapped in a shot from Gagi Margvelashvili on the goal line. … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Loudoun United (August 10, 2024)

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Louisville City FC (July 6, 2024)

July 6, 2024

Winner, winner! What a huge win that was for Oakland Roots, claiming three points in a HUGE 1-nil win over Louisville City FC. Oakland ends the night second place of the Western Conference at 9-2-8, albeit Sacramento holding two games in hand and one point back. The result, finally, brings Oakland above a .500 winning … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Louisville City FC (July 6, 2024)