It was a disappointing result against a weaker USL Championship side for Oakland, losing 2-1 to the visiting Hartford Athletic at Pioneer Stadium by allowing goals by Prince Saydee in the 31st and Jeciel Cedeno in the 35th. “Some errors early on that led to some goals and some chances. I thought we created a … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots lose 2-1 to Hartford Athletic
Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Hartford Athletic at Cal State University Easy Bay’s Pioneer Stadium in Hayward. Roots enter with a 2-1-1 record and look for its fourth consecutive win and third straight league win, while Hartford is winless at 0-2-3. All things considered, its a great opportunity … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Hartford Athletic (April 15, 2023)
It was a huge 3-nil clean sheet for Oakland Roots over Indy Eleven on the road with goals by Lindo Mfeka in the 43rd, Darek Formella in the 71st, and Edgardo Rito with the dagger at 78′. It improved Oakland’s record to 2-1-1, marking their hottest start in its three years within the USL Championship. … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots rout Indy Eleven 3-nil
Oakland Roots claimed a 3-1 victory over El Farolito 3-1 for its first U.S. Open Cup win in team history. Roots scored all of its goals in the first 24 minutes of action thanks to scores by Johnny Rodriguez and a brace from Wolfgang Prentice. It provided supporters their first full look a large contingent … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots beat El Farolito 3-1 for first U.S. Open Cup win
Oakland Roots got the job done on April 1 with a 1-nil victory against New Mexico United for its de facto home opener at Cal State University East Bay’s Pioneer Stadium. The win improves Roots’ record to 1-1-1 and four points through three games, which already eclipses last year’s point total through the first six … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Johnny’s goal lifts Oakland Roots to 1-nil win over New Mexico United
Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting New Mexico United at Cal State University East Bay in Hayward for its de facto home opener following last week’s postponement due to field conditions at Laney College. With an added week preparation, we’re still yet to see Roots’ expected A-team with Bryan … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host New Mexico United at CSUEB (April 1, 2023)
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
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)
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
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)