Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

Oakland Roots walk out of Edinburg with a point thanks to Johnny Rodriguez’s equalizer in the 82nd minute, but perhaps feel like Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Rio Grande Valley was two points lost after Trayvone Reid slammed the crossbar with a shot in the final seconds. It was an encouraging performance from Roots despite requiring … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at RGV Toros (March 19, 2023)

Hello and welcome to tonight’s live coverage of Oakland Roots visiting RGV Toros in Edinburg, coming to you blog alongside the Homegrown Hooligans at Franks Sports Bar and Grill in San Leandro. Roots head into H-E-B Park looking to improve on last week’s 3-1 loss to San Antonio FC and do so with Anuar Pelaez … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at RGV Toros (March 19, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots drop season opener to San Antonio FC

It was a disappointing 3-1 loss for Oakland Roots against the defending champions, San Antonio FC, on Saturday night at Toyota Field with two goals and an assist conceded to center back Lamar Batista, who signed a 25-day contract at SAFC shortly after Rochester NY FC dissolved its organization. What marred the day were two … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots drop season opener to San Antonio FC

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC (March 11, 2023)

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots traveling to San Antonio FC for the season opener of 2023, coming to you live from Old Kan Beer & Co.. Tonight starts our third year covering the organization, we’re incredibly grateful to have your support along the way. Oakland walks into Toyota Field … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC (March 11, 2023)

Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

Oakland Roots announced on Thursday that they’ve signed Trinidad and Tobago defender Neveal Hackshaw to a contract. The blog has been told Hackshaw is expected to fit in as a left center back in Roots’ system. He should be considered starter given his international status, which would push Danny Barbir to the bench. He marks … More Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas

Update: Oakland Roots announced that they have officially signed Bryan Tamacas on Thursday. Reports out of El Salvador indicate that Oakland Roots are set to sign La Selecta defender Bryan Tamacas to a contract. The blog reached out to the club, which confirmed that the final pieces of paperwork are being processed–so an announcement appears … More Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas

Oakland Roots sign midfielder Irakoze Donasiyano

Oakland Roots announced that they have signed midfielder Irakoze Donasiyano to a contract on Tuesday. He marks the 20th member of the roster and does not count as an international signing given he holds American citizenship. In the club’s announcement, Roots director of player personnel Nana Attakora indicated that Donasiyano fits the mold as another … More Oakland Roots sign midfielder Irakoze Donasiyano