Tag: Malibu Lot

Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

January 21, 2025

Oakland Roots and Soul confirmed they have put an end to their plans for a temporary stadium at Malibu Lot and intend to stay at the Coliseum for a short-term basis as they shift focus toward its permanent stadium search. Roots and Soul president Lindsay Barenz said the Coliseum will give them “stability” in the … More Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

Oakland Roots & Soul discuss Howard Terminal proposal

December 20, 2024

Oakland Roots and Soul announced its official proposal to build a permanent stadium in Howard Terminal on Thursday, confirming the club’s initial expression of interest in the site back in October. Roots and Soul president Lindsay Barenz and chief real estate officer Lydia Tan appeared on Brodie Brazil‘s podcast to discuss their recent proposal and … More Oakland Roots & Soul discuss Howard Terminal proposal

Oakland Roots open to extending lease at Coliseum, bids for Howard Terminal & MLS

October 23, 2024

In its recent Q&A webinar with new investors on Monday, Oakland Roots president Lindsay Barenz and co-owner Edreece Arghandiwal shed light on several topics in regards to the team’s future. During the online meeting, Barenz and Arghandiwal was asked about possible plans at the Oakland Coliseum, potentially making a bid for its permanent stadium at … More Oakland Roots open to extending lease at Coliseum, bids for Howard Terminal & MLS

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

Latest on Malibu Lot & Harbor Bay Parkway training facility

April 26, 2024

Update: Oakland City Council officially voted 7-0 on the purchase agreement of the Malibu Lot and Harbor Bay Parkway properties from Alameda County. Now, the action of today’s City Council will lead to a final passage on May 7 to officially finalize a purchase. As for whether Alameda County is on board with the plans, … More Latest on Malibu Lot & Harbor Bay Parkway training facility

JPA February 17 meeting, notes from Oakland Roots’ Lindsay Barenz & Lydia Tan

February 17, 2023

The Joint Powers Authority met on February 17 and hosted Oakland Roots’ president Lindsay Barenz and chief real estate officer Lydia Tan to discuss the organization’s vision for the Malibu Lot. It was clarified at the beginning to the meeting that there was no agenda to take or recommend action on the subject. Provided is … More JPA February 17 meeting, notes from Oakland Roots’ Lindsay Barenz & Lydia Tan