Tag: Oakland Soul

Giveaway stings Oakland Soul in 2-1 loss to Stockton Cargo at Coliseum

June 7, 2025

Oakland Soul suffered its second loss of the season to Stockton Cargo in a 2-1 defeat at the Coliseum. Cargo no sweeps the season series between the two sides, putting Soul’s record to 2-2-2. Soul got into dangerous areas throughout the match, but just couldn’t find the finishing touch. Stockton, meanwhile, made the most of … More Giveaway stings Oakland Soul in 2-1 loss to Stockton Cargo at Coliseum

Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

January 21, 2025

Oakland Roots and Soul confirmed they have put an end to their plans for a temporary stadium at Malibu Lot and intend to stay at the Coliseum for a short-term basis as they shift focus toward its permanent stadium search. Roots and Soul president Lindsay Barenz said the Coliseum will give them “stability” in the … More Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

Oakland Roots & Soul discuss Howard Terminal proposal

December 20, 2024

Oakland Roots and Soul announced its official proposal to build a permanent stadium in Howard Terminal on Thursday, confirming the club’s initial expression of interest in the site back in October. Roots and Soul president Lindsay Barenz and chief real estate officer Lydia Tan appeared on Brodie Brazil‘s podcast to discuss their recent proposal and … More Oakland Roots & Soul discuss Howard Terminal proposal

Oakland Roots’ 2025 Coliseum Announcement; notes from August 12 press conference

August 12, 2024

Oakland Roots Sports Club finally made it official on Monday, August 12 under a partly cloudy sky, announcing they are set to call the Oakland Coliseum home for the 2025 season. As Monday’s press conference ended, the sun began shining down on Ricky Henderson Field, revealing the the beautiful striped grass that Roots will soon … More Oakland Roots’ 2025 Coliseum Announcement; notes from August 12 press conference

Oakland Roots Finalize Coliseum as Home Stadium for 2025

August 12, 2024

Oakland Roots are set to announce they have finalized the Oakland Coliseum as their home stadium for the 2025 season on Monday, marking an end to a nearly a year-long campaign to play at the historic location. Roots’ agreement at the Coliseum will run until through 2025. The Soul have yet to be announced, which … More Oakland Roots Finalize Coliseum as Home Stadium for 2025

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. FC Olympia, First-Round W League Playoffs (July 5, 2024)

July 5, 2024

Oakland Soul season came to a tragic end on Friday night, suffering a 2-1 loss to FC Olympia at Pioneer Stadium in the first round of the W League Western Conference playoffs. It marked Soul’s first-ever loss at home. Olympia got its goals as a product of costly mistakes. In the 59th minute, McKenna Martinez … More Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. FC Olympia, First-Round W League Playoffs (July 5, 2024)

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. SF Glens (June 30, 2024)

June 30, 2024

Oakland Soul remains undefeated and clinches a spot to the W League Western Conference playoffs with a 3-1 win over San Francisco Glens at Merritt College. The win concludes Soul’s regular season at 9-3-0, qualifying for the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Soul us scheduled to face Western Conference No. 1 seed FC Olympia, … More Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. SF Glens (June 30, 2024)

Oakland Soul holds 2nd place going into season-finale vs. SF Glens

June 27, 2024

Oakland Soul got the job done with a 3-nil win on the road in San Francisco over Olympic Club on Thursday night, firmly putting them into second place going into the season-finale at Merritt College against San Francisco Glens. Earlier this week on Tuesday, Soul also took home a 1-nil victory over Marin Siren FC … More Oakland Soul holds 2nd place going into season-finale vs. SF Glens

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. Cal Storm (June 13, 2024)

June 13, 2024

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Soul taking on Cal Storm at Merritt College. It’s an important match for Soul, in particular, likely requiring a win to assure itself a playoff spot. Storm, meanwhile, only play SF Glens once this season, giving them an easier route into the postseason. Soul enter … More Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. Cal Storm (June 13, 2024)

Oakland Soul up to 2nd place following big win over Glens; Strong response, Nor Cal Division, more

June 7, 2024

Oakland Soul is on the ascent, moving into second place of the USL W League Nor Cal Division following its 3-2 victory over San Francisco Glens on Sunday, June 2 while playing at Skyline College in San Bruno. It came after a stretch of beating Pleasanton RAGE 3-2 at Merritt College on May 30, tying … More Oakland Soul up to 2nd place following big win over Glens; Strong response, Nor Cal Division, more