Tag: Player News

Oakland Roots in third with win over Las Vegas; RootsBlog MOTM, Paul Blanchette, Tamacas & Cedeño connection, and more

July 27, 2023

It wasn’t pretty, elegant, or overpowering, but a win is a win–and for Oakland Roots, its 1-nil victory over Las Vegas Lights on Wednesday marked their third consecutive match to take all three points. The club has now increased its highest ranking in franchise history to third place in the Western Conference. With Oakland set … More Oakland Roots in third with win over Las Vegas; RootsBlog MOTM, Paul Blanchette, Tamacas & Cedeño connection, and more

Oakland Roots beat El Paso Locomotive in comeback fashion, into 4th again; RootsBlog MOTM, Johnny’s magic continues, Neveal Hackshaw, good adjustments, more

July 23, 2023

Oakland Roots put itself back into the home playoff draw discussion by returning to 4th place in the Western Conference standings with a huge 3-1 come-from-behind win over El Paso Locomotive on the road by way of three second-half goals. Roots have now won two consecutive games by 3-1 scores, making their scoring output over … More Oakland Roots beat El Paso Locomotive in comeback fashion, into 4th again; RootsBlog MOTM, Johnny’s magic continues, Neveal Hackshaw, good adjustments, more

Oakland Roots draw with Memphis 901; officiating mars game, Jeciel Cedeño’s big moment, Bryan Tamacas & Neveal Hackshaw’s impact, more

July 13, 2023

Oakland Roots tied 1-1 with Memphis 901 on Wednesday night at Pioneer Stadium, bringing them to 6-6-6 overall and currently ninth place in the Western Conference standings, extending its winless run to six games. Roots got out to a 1-0 lead after 33 minutes thanks to a brilliant play by Jeciel Cedeño, but Memphis came … More Oakland Roots draw with Memphis 901; officiating mars game, Jeciel Cedeño’s big moment, Bryan Tamacas & Neveal Hackshaw’s impact, more

Oakland Roots transfer Edgardo Rito in exchange for Jeciel Cedeño

June 8, 2023

Oakland Roots confirmed on Thursday that they’ve transferred Edgardo Rito to Hartford Athletic in exchange for Jeciel Cedeño and cash. The blog was informed from multiple sources outside of the club that Rito was on the verge of being traded until it came to fruition Thursday morning. Headlines from last Friday’s match at Colorado Springs … More Oakland Roots transfer Edgardo Rito in exchange for Jeciel Cedeño

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots shutout San Diego Loyal 2-nil

May 28, 2023

How we feeling RootsFam!? Oakland Roots continued its domination over San Diego Loyal with a 2-nil victory at Pioneer Stadium, putting Roots up to fifth place with a 5-2-4 record and 17 points. Oakland is now three points behind San Diego and hold a game in hand, one point above Colorado Springs and also have … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots shutout San Diego Loyal 2-nil

Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Hartford Athletic (April 15, 2023)

April 15, 2023

Hello and welcome to the blog’s live coverage of Oakland Roots hosting Hartford Athletic at Cal State University Easy Bay’s Pioneer Stadium in Hayward. Roots enter with a 2-1-1 record and look for its fourth consecutive win and third straight league win, while Hartford is winless at 0-2-3. All things considered, its a great opportunity … More Live Blog: Oakland Roots host Hartford Athletic (April 15, 2023)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Johnny’s goal lifts Oakland Roots to 1-nil win over New Mexico United

April 2, 2023

Oakland Roots got the job done on April 1 with a 1-nil victory against New Mexico United for its de facto home opener at Cal State University East Bay’s Pioneer Stadium. The win improves Roots’ record to 1-1-1 and four points through three games, which already eclipses last year’s point total through the first six … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Johnny’s goal lifts Oakland Roots to 1-nil win over New Mexico United

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

March 20, 2023

Oakland Roots walk out of Edinburg with a point thanks to Johnny Rodriguez’s equalizer in the 82nd minute, but perhaps feel like Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Rio Grande Valley was two points lost after Trayvone Reid slammed the crossbar with a shot in the final seconds. It was an encouraging performance from Roots despite requiring … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie RGV with late goal by Johnny Rodriguez

Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

February 23, 2023

Oakland Roots announced on Thursday that they’ve signed Trinidad and Tobago defender Neveal Hackshaw to a contract. The blog has been told Hackshaw is expected to fit in as a left center back in Roots’ system. He should be considered starter given his international status, which would push Danny Barbir to the bench. He marks … More Oakland Roots sign center back Neveal Hackshaw

Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas

February 5, 2023

Update: Oakland Roots announced that they have officially signed Bryan Tamacas on Thursday. Reports out of El Salvador indicate that Oakland Roots are set to sign La Selecta defender Bryan Tamacas to a contract. The blog reached out to the club, which confirmed that the final pieces of paperwork are being processed–so an announcement appears … More Oakland Roots signing El Salvador defender Bryan Tamacas