Tag: Noah Delgado

Oakland Roots snap losing streak with 2-2 tie against Monterey; mistakes, Barbir’s career year, Anuar Pelaez, more

September 25, 2023

Oakland Roots’ 2-2 tie against Monterey Bay on Saturday marked the end of a four-game losing skid, but still far away from their form during the summer. Was it a point gained for Roots, or two points lost? The result keeps them in seventh-place and equal points with Monterey at 41, holding a game in … More Oakland Roots snap losing streak with 2-2 tie against Monterey; mistakes, Barbir’s career year, Anuar Pelaez, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay Union (September 23, 2023)

September 23, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Monterey Bay Union FC at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium. It’s a critical six-point game with both sides entering the match tied for points at 40, fighting for playoff stability. Can Oakland finally turn things around tonight? Roots are in the midst of a four-game … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay Union (September 23, 2023)

Oakland Roots skid continues with 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa; finding form, midfield woes, possible changes, more

September 18, 2023

The drama continues for Oakland Roots in its 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa on Saturday at CSUEB, resulting in Roots suffering its fourth consecutive defeat and have now dipped to seventh-place in the USL Western Conference and tied for points with eighth-place Monterey Bay going into a critical rematch between the two teams this coming … More Oakland Roots skid continues with 1-nil loss to FC Tulsa; finding form, midfield woes, possible changes, more

Match Analysis: Oakland Roots battle refs and how injury woes are impacting the midfield

September 17, 2023

Now four matches into a long losing streak, Saturday’s 1-0 home loss to FC Tulsa also marked the sixth consecutive time for Oakland Roots to fail keeping a clean sheet, resulting in the club sinking to seventh place in the Western Conference—level at 40 points with sixth-place Colorado Springs and eighth-place Monterey Bay. Just a … More Match Analysis: Oakland Roots battle refs and how injury woes are impacting the midfield

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. FC Tulsa (September 16, 2023)

September 16, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting FC Tulsa at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium, the team’s official home through 2024. Roots enter the night in a dire situation for a win; they are currently in seventh place, one point ahead of eighth-place El Paso, and three points on top of ninth-place … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. FC Tulsa (September 16, 2023)

Disaster for Oakland Roots at Las Vegas; the skid continues, Morad’s injury, possible changes?

September 11, 2023

Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Las Vegas Lights was a disaster for Oakland Roots, watching its record drop to 11-7-10, currently sixth-place in the USL Championship’s Western Conference. It handed Light’s its third win of the season, while Roots are now uncomfortably close to the eighth-place spot. Here are our talking points coming out of … More Disaster for Oakland Roots at Las Vegas; the skid continues, Morad’s injury, possible changes?

Lights too bright for Roots in 3-1 loss, skid continues to three matches

September 10, 2023

The last time Las Vegas and Oakland Roots faced off in Hayward, Roots were frankly lucky to escape with the three points in a 1-nil win. At some point, luck swings the other way. Tonight was that point in a disappointing 3-1 loss to the last-place Lights, giving Oakland its third loss in a row. … More Lights too bright for Roots in 3-1 loss, skid continues to three matches

Oakland Roots lose 1-0 to Sacramento Republic; missed chances, officiating, crunch-time, more

September 4, 2023

Oakland Roots suffered a 1-nil loss to Sacramento Republic after giving away a penalty kick in the third minute of action on Saturday night, resulting in Roots falling two positions on the table to sixth-place in the Western Conference standings. Oakland is now one point behind Phoenix Rising while San Diego catapulted above Roots with … More Oakland Roots lose 1-0 to Sacramento Republic; missed chances, officiating, crunch-time, more

Match Analysis: Oakland Roots miss chances in 0-1 loss to Sacramento Republic

September 3, 2023

It could not have been a less relaxing Labor Day weekend for Oakland Roots. The 1-0 loss to Sacramento Republic, along with wins by Orange County and Phoenix Rising, leave Oakland with a heavy workload ahead of their final seven matches.  Roots leave the weekend in sixth-place with San Diego Loyal defeating Birmingham on Sunday. … More Match Analysis: Oakland Roots miss chances in 0-1 loss to Sacramento Republic

Louisville City comes back to beat Oakland Roots; playoff race, midfield selection, Paul Blanchette, more

August 27, 2023

It was an unfortunate 2-1 loss for Oakland Roots at Louisville City on Saturday, conceding the game-winner at 90+8′ by Oscar Jimenez to even though the refs gave seven minutes of stoppage time. Oakland ended the night in fourth place of the USL Championship’s Western Conference with 40 points, currently tied for points with with … More Louisville City comes back to beat Oakland Roots; playoff race, midfield selection, Paul Blanchette, more