Tag: Paul Blanchette

Oakland Roots 2025 Offseason Tracker

November 29, 2024

Here’s an updated list of all Oakland Roots’ offseason news and transactions. Bookmark this page to track every move going into 2025. Current Roster: Goal Keepers (3): Kendall McIntosh, Raphael Spiegel, Tim Syrel. Center Backs (5): Julian Bravo, Thomas Camier, Kai Greene, Neveal Hackshaw, Gagi Margvelashvili. Outside Backs (5): Ilya Alekseev, Tomas Caminos, Abdi Mohamed, Baboucarr Njie, … More Oakland Roots 2025 Offseason Tracker

Oakland Roots 1-1 Memphis 901 FC: A Playoff Preview?

August 25, 2024

A rollercoaster ride of emotions and momentum swings, not unlike those associated with playoff soccer, ended with both Oakland Roots and Memphis 901 FC still holding a home playoff position splitting the points in a 1-1 draw. Two themes emerged from this game: one from how the teams lined up and the other from how … More Oakland Roots 1-1 Memphis 901 FC: A Playoff Preview?

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

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 1-1 with San Antonio FC thanks to big night from Paul Blanchette

June 19, 2022

How about that brilliance from Paul Blanchette? The 28-year old Palo Alto native reminded all Oakland Roots supporters why he became such a fan favorite in 2021, recording six saves with five by dives against the second-place team in the Western Conference, San Antonio FC, thwarting multiple big chances along the way to a 1-1 … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 1-1 with San Antonio FC thanks to big night from Paul Blanchette