Tag: Noah Delgado

Oakland Roots end season on 2-1 loss to El Paso; Where did things go wrong in 2023, message from Delgado, where to go from here

October 16, 2023

Here we are, Roots fans. Oakland Roots lost 2-1 to El Paso, officially ending its season in 10th place. It capped a nine-game winless run over the final two months of 2023, ending its season at 11-9-14 after being in third-place as of August 23. This year had all the looks of highs both on … More Oakland Roots end season on 2-1 loss to El Paso; Where did things go wrong in 2023, message from Delgado, where to go from here

Oakland Roots 1-2 El Paso Locomotive: The Inevitable Ending

October 15, 2023

The last two seasons saw Oakland Roots not only fight down the stretch to qualify for the playoffs, but garner enough momentum to win their first round playoff matchup. This season will end differently after failing to defeat El Paso Locomotive–succumbing to a 2-1 loss. An air of inevitably to this doomed fate permeated despite … More Oakland Roots 1-2 El Paso Locomotive: The Inevitable Ending

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. El Paso Locomotive (October 14, 2023)

October 14, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting El Paso, coming to you from Pioneer Stadium for the final time this season. It’s the season-finale and do-or-die for Roots, requiring a win to get into the postseason with the No. 8 seed. A tie isn’t enough for Oakland after New Mexico … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. El Paso Locomotive (October 14, 2023)

Oakland Roots down to the wire against El Paso; the Western Conference standings, roster decisions, more

October 10, 2023

It was disaster again for Oakland Roots with its 4-2 defeat at San Diego coming on the heels of its 3-1 loss in Orange County. The loss stretches Oakland’s winless streak to eight matches while it was the third straight game where Roots gave away an early lead. Now in ninth place following the weekend’s … More Oakland Roots down to the wire against El Paso; the Western Conference standings, roster decisions, more

San Diego Loyal 4-2 Oakland Roots: A Harsh Goodbye

October 7, 2023

Before I get into the events of this game, on behalf of RootsBlog I wanted to express how disappointing it is that San Diego Loyal will cease operations at the end of the 2023 USL Championship season. For their four seasons of existence, they’ve cultivated a great culture, fanbase, and team with a beautiful connection … More San Diego Loyal 4-2 Oakland Roots: A Harsh Goodbye

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Diego Loyal (October 7, 2023)

October 7, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots traveling to San Diego Loyal for its second-to-last game of the season. Tonight marks Loyal’s final regular season game in its existence and they’ll undoubtedly be playing with a chip on their shoulder. For Roots, they limp into the match on a seven-game winless … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Diego Loyal (October 7, 2023)

Match Analysis: Where things went wrong in Oakland Roots’ 3-1 loss to Orange County SC

October 5, 2023

In the span of a few weeks, the Oakland Roots SC have squandered a driver’s seat towards hosting a playoff game. Following a 3-1 loss to Orange County SC, with just two games left, they find themselves slumping towards losing an opportunity to even participate in the postseason. Just like against San Antonio FC on … More Match Analysis: Where things went wrong in Oakland Roots’ 3-1 loss to Orange County SC

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Orange County (October 4, 2023)

October 4, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots visiting Orange County, marking a critical match for the outcome of the Western Conference. Roots enter the night fighting for the playoff lives in eighth place while OCSC is in fifth and competing for a home draw. With a win, Roots would snap a … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Orange County (October 4, 2023)

Oakland Roots drop lead in San Antonio tie; Johnny Rodriguez MOTM, Pelaez & Johnny combo, lineup moves, more

October 2, 2023

Holding a 2-0 advantage is notoriously known as the most dangerous lead in world football, it rang true on Saturday night after Oakland Roots conceded two late goals with San Antonio FC to tie 2-2.  The result brought Oakland down to eighth place with 42 points, now one point above ninth-place Monterey. Walking into the … More Oakland Roots drop lead in San Antonio tie; Johnny Rodriguez MOTM, Pelaez & Johnny combo, lineup moves, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. San Antonio FC (September 30, 2023)

September 30, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting San Antonio FC at Pioneer Stadium. It marks the second-to-last home game of the season and a tall-task against the second-place Western Conference foe. At one point, Oakland was challenging SAFC for second place, but are now treading water in seventh-place–tied for points … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. San Antonio FC (September 30, 2023)