Tag: Oakland Roots

Lessons learned in Oakland Roots’ 1-nil win over Monterey Bay FC, playoff hunt still alive

August 30, 2025

Roots were able to secure a crucial victory versus Monterey Bay FC, earning the full six-point swing to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 1-nil victory. The win marked Roots’ first since beating Loudoun back on July 19, moving them to 10th in the standings and just three points back of eighth-place New Mexico … More Lessons learned in Oakland Roots’ 1-nil win over Monterey Bay FC, playoff hunt still alive

Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (August 30, 2025)

August 30, 2025

Roots Fans! For our sins, it is once again game day! If you can drag yourself out to the historic Oakland Coliseum, you can bear witness to the Roots hosting regional rival Monterey Bay F.C. at 7:00 p.m. The match will also be on KTVU Plus and ESPN+ if you would like cheaper beers and … More Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (August 30, 2025)

Lexington SC stuns Oakland Roots in 2-1 comeback

August 23, 2025

Oakland Roots leave Lexington stunned on Saturday, falling 2-1 after claiming an initial lead in just the sixth minute of action. The result means Oakland continues its month-long stretch since their last victory, falling behind in the USL Championship Western Conference with just 10 matches left in the season. Oakland found the back of the … More Lexington SC stuns Oakland Roots in 2-1 comeback

Lexington S.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 23, 2025)

August 23, 2025

Roots fans game day is upon us once more! Roots travel to Lexington, Kentucky in beautiful Fayette County to face USL Championship newcomer Lexington S.C. at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, August 24. Lexington started their inaugural USLC season sluggish but have really ramped up the last couple months and sit seventh in the … More Lexington S.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 23, 2025)

Sacramento Republic vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 16, 2025)

August 16, 2025

Roots fans it’s game day! Oakland Roots and a strong contingent of supporters travel up 80 to Sacramento where they will face the hated Republic at 8:00. For those of us who are not blessed with the chance to tell Sacramento was we think of it in person, the match will be broadcast on KTVU … More Sacramento Republic vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (August 16, 2025)

Birmingham Legion FW Danny Trejo heading to Oakland Roots?

August 11, 2025

Oakland Roots have made a couple of alterations to the lineup so far this transfer window, and with 10 days left to make moves, could another one be on the horizon? Birmingham Legion forward Danny Trejo has been posting clues about something possibly building in his future after falling out of favor under Mark Briggs. … More Birmingham Legion FW Danny Trejo heading to Oakland Roots?

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)