Tag: Oakland Roots 2025

Oakland Roots fall 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks, drop deeper in Western Conference

August 9, 2025

Oakland Roots lost 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks at the Coliseum on Saturday night, scoring once in the second half but falling short of a comeback. The result moves Oakland down to 11th place in the USL Championship Western Conference, now four points behind Orange County, Phoenix Rising, and Switchbacks in sixth, seventh, and eighth. … More Oakland Roots fall 2-1 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks, drop deeper in Western Conference

Oakland Roots look productive but end USL Jägermeister Cup campaign with 1-nill loss to OCSC

July 26, 2025

Oakland Roots took a 1-nil loss to Orange County to end its USL Jägermeister Cup campaign on Saturday. Despite looking productive with 11 shots, six on target, and a clinical counterattack by OCSC in the 30th minute ultimately led to Roots’ demise. “The positive is that I don’t think we lost that game because of … More Oakland Roots look productive but end USL Jägermeister Cup campaign with 1-nill loss to OCSC

Oakland Roots vs. Orange County S.C. – Match Preview (July 26, 2025)

July 26, 2025

Roots fans it is game day again! I am nearly wrapping up my vacation so this will be a short post that covers all of our bases. The Roots are welcoming Orange County S.C. in the Jagermeister Cup with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Roots enter this match off of [an inspiring win/a devastating loss/an uncertain … More Oakland Roots vs. Orange County S.C. – Match Preview (July 26, 2025)

Loudoun United vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (July 19, 2025)

July 19, 2025

Roots fans it is game day once again! Roots travel to exurban Virginia to face Loudoun United, the erstwhile farm team of D.C. United. The teams face off at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time and the match will be broadcast on KTVU Plus and ESPN+. I will be following this one on my phone, as I … More Loudoun United vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (July 19, 2025)

Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising – Match Preview (July 12, 2025)

July 12, 2025

Roots fans it’s game day! Roots host long-time rival (sometimes with more bad blood than others) Phoenix Rising at 7:00 p.m. at Saturday, July 12 at the historic Oakland Coliseum. Roots are celebrating Bastille Day with the guillotining of effigies of artistocrats and Girondins in the parking lot in the lead-up to the game, followed … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising – Match Preview (July 12, 2025)

Oakland Roots vs. Detroit City F.C. – Match Preview (July 5, 2025)

July 5, 2025

Roots Fans it is Fourth-of-July-Weekend Game Day! Roots host Detroit City F.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. In addition to being the Fourth of July Celebration, this match features a halftime performance from new Roots owner LaRussell: I love a Tiny Desk Concert. Especially a hip hop tiny … More Oakland Roots vs. Detroit City F.C. – Match Preview (July 5, 2025)

Oakland Roots CB Gagi Margvelashvili revived under HC Benny Feilhaber

July 2, 2025

Gagi Margvelashvili signed to Oakland Roots as an international player from Georgia in 2024, finishing last season with 2,178 minutes in 27 league appearances. But at the start of 2025, Margvelashvili became an afterthought under former head coach Gavin Glinton without any USL Championship starts and a total of 304 minutes through seven appearances. 249 … More Oakland Roots CB Gagi Margvelashvili revived under HC Benny Feilhaber

Oakland Roots win 2-1 over Monterey Bay FC in Jägermeister Cup, grab Benny Feilhaber’s second win in charge

June 28, 2025

Oakland Roots captured its first win in the USL Jägermeister Cup, beating the visiting Monterey Bay FC 2-1 at the Coliseum. The victory keeps Oakland alive in the competition with four points, now just two behind MBFC and Sacramento following Saturday’s results. Roots will need a win against Orange County on July 26 to give … More Oakland Roots win 2-1 over Monterey Bay FC in Jägermeister Cup, grab Benny Feilhaber’s second win in charge

Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (June 28, 2025)

June 28, 2025

Roots fans it is game day! Roots host Monterey Bay F.C. at 7:00 p.m. at the iconic Oakland Coliseum tonight, June 28, 2025. Old favorite for games against our friends in the Central Coast: The Jagermeister Cup is back to taunt the Roots with games that are now glorified friendlies. It’s worth noting that the … More Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (June 28, 2025)

Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)

June 21, 2025

Roots fans it is game day again! Roots travel to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on Legion at 5:00 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Roots have their second away game in a row, accommodating the Coliseum’s use as a cricket pitch. Around the Western Conference From a purely standings perspective, it could not currently be worse for … More Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)