Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots blank Orange County 3-nil

It was a second-consecutive breakthrough win for Oakland Roots with a 3-nil clean sheet on Orange County at Pioneer Stadium on Saturday night, where the club recorded its most tickets sold of all time with 5,855 for its double-header with Soul. After what seemed like results were taking a downturn following losses to Hartford, Loudoun … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots blank Orange County 3-nil

Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Orange County (May 13, 2023)

Hello and welcome, once again, to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Orange County at CSUEB’s Pioneer Stadium, marking the second game of a historic double-header for the organization. It’s a great opportunity for Oakland to stay on track against the 11th place Western Conference team, Orange County. It’s hard to say what … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Orange County (May 13, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots bounce back with 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion

It was a terrific bounce back game for Oakland Roots, getting back in the win column with a mighty 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion at UAB’s Protective Stadium–coming just one goal away from setting the club’s single-game scoring record. Oakland re-deployed Darek Formella into the 9-role and Edgardo Rito at right wing. The big surprise … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots bounce back with 4-1 win over Birmingham Legion

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 0-0 with Miami FC

Oakland Roots broke a three-match losing streak on Saturday night at Pioneer Stadium with a 0-0 tie against Miami FC, but have still yet to score in 270 minutes of soccer. Roots pressed on for a goal, notably in the second half with nine shot attempts in the latter 45 minutes, but Oakland is still … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 0-0 with Miami FC

Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Miami FC (April 29, 2023)

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Miami FC at Cal State University East Bay’s Pioneer Stadium in Hayward. Roots enter the night on a three-game skid and have lost their last two games in the USL Championship at 2-1-3, while Miami FC is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Miami FC (April 29, 2023)

Offensive struggles continue in Oakland Roots’ 0-1 loss to Sac Republic in U.S. Open Cup

Oakland Roots took its third consecutive loss on Wednesday night, falling 0-1 to Sacramento Republic FC in the third round of this year’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Heart Health Park. Now two straight games without scoring a goal, the match left a lot to be desired. Sacramento’s goal came in the 49th minute … More Offensive struggles continue in Oakland Roots’ 0-1 loss to Sac Republic in U.S. Open Cup

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic FC, U.S. Open Cup (April 26, 2023)

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic FC from Heart Health Park for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup’s third round. Without an official stream of the match, we’re providing the only coverage you can find outside of each club’s Twitter accounts. With that, apologies to any Sac … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Sacramento Republic FC, U.S. Open Cup (April 26, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots take second straight loss, 0-2 to Loudoun United

Hello darkness, my old friend. Oakland Roots lost 0-2 to Loudoun United on the road in Virginia in a performance which, obviously, left a lot more to be desired. Roots controlled possession at 58 percent, had more shots with 14 to Loudoun’s 11, but Oakland finished with just one on target. It was an eerily … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots take second straight loss, 0-2 to Loudoun United

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Loudoun United (April 23, 2023)

Hello and welcome to the blog’s coverage of Oakland Roots visiting Loudoun United, coming to you live from the Golden Squirrel in Rockridge. Roots look to get back on track after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Hartford Athletic last week, while Loudoun is flying high after a big 3-0 victory over Birmingham Legion. It’s tough … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Loudoun United (April 23, 2023)