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Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Louisville City FC (August 26, 2023)

August 26, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots visiting Louisville City FC. It’s an important Saturday for third-place Oakland with other Western Conference teams in home-playoff contention also playing, like Orange County, San Diego, and Colorado Springs. Defeating the fifth-place Eastern side and defending finalists, Louisville, will be no easy task. Roots … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Louisville City FC (August 26, 2023)

Oakland back to 3rd with 2-1 win at New Mexico; Danny Barbir, Pelaez & Reid, Danny Gomez, more

August 25, 2023

Oakland Roots got the job done with a big 2-1 win over New Mexico on Wednesday, walking into Saturday’s match at Louisville in third place. Roots went up 2-0 with goals by Anuar Paláez in the 42nd minute and Trayvone Reid ten minutes later in the 52nd, but New Mexico found a consolation prize at … More Oakland back to 3rd with 2-1 win at New Mexico; Danny Barbir, Pelaez & Reid, Danny Gomez, more

Match Analysis & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots win 2-1 over New Mexico on solid defensive work

August 24, 2023

In the heart of Hatch chile season, Oakland Roots travelled to Albuquerque to pull off a mildly spicy 2-1 road win against New Mexico United. The win once again leaves Oakland at third place in Western Conference—level on points with a Scotch bonnet-hot Orange County SC but ahead on head-to-head results.  Anuar Paláez roasted the … More Match Analysis & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots win 2-1 over New Mexico on solid defensive work

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United (August 23, 2023)

August 23, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots playing away at New Mexico United. Roots walk in clinging to fourth-place in the Western Conference following its 3-2 loss to Colorado Springs on Saturday, now set to face 10th place New Mexico United, perhaps providing an opportunity for Oakland to get back on … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. New Mexico United (August 23, 2023)

Match breakdown: What went wrong for Oakland Roots versus Switchbacks

August 21, 2023

In their first game following a grueling 1-0 victory in Charleston on August 4th, Oakland Roots defended with two weeks worth of rust. The traditionally rigid Roots backline was caught out three times by Colorado Springs, the most goals the club has conceded at Pioneer Stadium. Tyreek Magee’s brace, his first two goals of the … More Match breakdown: What went wrong for Oakland Roots versus Switchbacks

Oakland Roots fall 2-3 to Colorado Springs; second-half dip, Memo Diaz masterclass, Hackshaw, more

August 21, 2023

It was a disappointing 3-2 loss for Oakland Roots against Colorado Springs on Saturday, watching Roots fall one position in the Western Conference standings but still in contention for a home playoff bid in fourth place. Roots came back to tie the match twice in the first half but conceded the game-winner to Tyreek Magee … More Oakland Roots fall 2-3 to Colorado Springs; second-half dip, Memo Diaz masterclass, Hackshaw, more

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks (August 19, 2023)

August 19, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Colorado Springs Switchbacks at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium. Roots are back! After a two week break, Oakland started the day still in third place with 11 matches left in the season, entering a time where they can solidify itself as a home-playoff contender. With … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks (August 19, 2023)

Oakland Roots smash-and-grab win over Charleston; Diaz & Barbir, injury woes, defense, more

August 5, 2023

It wasn’t pretty or a dominating performance, but Oakland Roots got the job done with a 1-0 win over Charleston Battery on the road, walking into its two week break at 10-7-6 and third-place in the Western Conference with 37 points. Oakland is now tied for points with second-place San Antonio but behind on goal … More Oakland Roots smash-and-grab win over Charleston; Diaz & Barbir, injury woes, defense, more

Oakland Roots swap early goals in 1-1 tie with Detroit; Paul The Wall, lineup management, set piece defending, more

July 30, 2023

Oakland Roots drew 1-1 with Detroit City on Saturday night at Pioneer Stadium after scoring their quickest goal in franchise history when Johnny Rodriguez sent in a shot from a couple of yards atop the area in the very first minute of action. Repeat with me, RootsFam: Johnny. Only. Scores. Bangers. However, Oakland’s joy was … More Oakland Roots swap early goals in 1-1 tie with Detroit; Paul The Wall, lineup management, set piece defending, more

Oakland Roots in third with win over Las Vegas; RootsBlog MOTM, Paul Blanchette, Tamacas & Cedeño connection, and more

July 27, 2023

It wasn’t pretty, elegant, or overpowering, but a win is a win–and for Oakland Roots, its 1-nil victory over Las Vegas Lights on Wednesday marked their third consecutive match to take all three points. The club has now increased its highest ranking in franchise history to third place in the Western Conference. With Oakland set … More Oakland Roots in third with win over Las Vegas; RootsBlog MOTM, Paul Blanchette, Tamacas & Cedeño connection, and more