Tag: Oakland Roots news

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC, Conference Semifinals (October 28, 2022)

October 28, 2022

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots clash with San Antonio FC in the USL Championship Conference Semifinals, coming to you from a packed house at Line 51 Brewery. The No. 7 seeded Roots look to upset another team after defeating No. 2 San Diego Loyal last Sunday. A win tonight … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at San Antonio FC, Conference Semifinals (October 28, 2022)

San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 28, 2022)

October 28, 2022

ROOTS FAMILY! Somehow, some way, the Roots are playing in the second round of the playoffs. The road to the championship always seemed likely to run through San Antonio, and so while we’re never thrilled to see them, it’s this round or next round. Weirdly, especially after getting a Sunday night fixture in the first … More San Antonio F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 28, 2022)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots dispatch San Diego Loyal, move on to Conference Semifinals

October 24, 2022

How we feeling RootsFam?!? Oakland Roots fly out of SoCal with their heads held high after a mighty 3-nil upset of the No. 2 seeded San Diego Loyal. It marks the second consecutive year for Roots to defeat a higher seeded team in the playoff’s opening round, and furthermore, have yet to conceded a goal … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots dispatch San Diego Loyal, move on to Conference Semifinals

San Diego Loyal vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 23, 2022)

October 22, 2022

We actually made the playoffs, friends. The Roots will travel this SUNDAY, October 23, to San Diego to face the #2 seed Loyal at 7:00 p.m. at Torero Stadium on the USD Campus. The match will be on ESPN+, like usual, and KTVU Plus. The Club San Diego thought it was worth it to employ … More San Diego Loyal vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 23, 2022)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots fall 3-1 to Pittsburgh but clinch playoff spot

October 16, 2022

Well, there you have it. Despite Oakland Roots losing 3-1 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the season-finale, the dominoes fell correctly with Las Vegas tying Los Angeles, enabling Roots to claim the final playoff qualification spot. Oakland is now set for a Sunday, October 23 clash at the San Diego Loyal. It’s been a wild push … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots fall 3-1 to Pittsburgh but clinch playoff spot

Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (October 15, 2022)

October 15, 2022

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Roots’ regular season finale at Pittsburgh Riverhounds, coming to you from the Athletic Club, where well over 100 Oakland supporters are cheering on their club. Three points mean everything for Roots today with a high of fifth still up for grabs, while a loss or tie … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (October 15, 2022)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 15, 2022)

October 14, 2022

ROOTS FANS! It all comes down to this! One match for the Roots to lock up a plyoff berth. Every position between fifth and eighth is open for the Roots. But interim head coach Noah Delgado has the Roots playing with a fire, and they head to Pittsburgh for a 4:00 p.m. Pacific kickoff on … More Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (October 15, 2022)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put three across Hartford, continue playoff push

October 9, 2022

Oakland Roots took one step closer toward solidifying a playoff spot on Saturday with a big 3-1 win over Hartford Athletic in Connecticut with help from goals by Juan Carlos Azocar, Ottar Magnus Karlsson, and a Worldie by Johnny Rodriguez. The victory puts Oakland up to 46 points with one match to play at Pittsburgh … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put three across Hartford, continue playoff push

Oakland Roots vs. Hartford Athletic – Match Preview (October 8, 2022)

October 8, 2022

How the fuck ya doin’, Roots fans?! The Roots have fought and clawed their way to seventh with two matches to go. This weekend they travel to Hartford to face RootsBlog villain Tom Brewitt for a 4:00p.m. Pacific kickoff on Saturday, October 8. The Club Hartford Athletic are a new-ish team, starting play in 2019. … More Oakland Roots vs. Hartford Athletic – Match Preview (October 8, 2022)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put itself in playoff position with win over Birmingham

October 2, 2022

What an electric night at Laney Stadium. Oakland Roots won 2-1 over Birmingham Legion, responding from a 1-nil deficit after 21 minutes but powering back with goals in the 24th and 84th minutes by Ottar Magnus Karlsson and Juan Carlos Azocar. The victory put Oakland above the playoff line, catapulting them to sixth-place, tied for … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots put itself in playoff position with win over Birmingham