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

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

RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 19, 2023)

After a rocky, but strange, opening to the season in San Antonio, the Roots keep racking up those redundant frequent flyer miles with a trip down the Rio Grande Valley to Edinburg, Texas to face RGV Toros at H-E-B Park on March 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. There are supporters group watch parties … More RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 19, 2023)

Oakland Roots Transaction: Akeem Ward to RGV Toros, what it means for the roster

Oakland Roots announced that they have loaned fullback Akeem O’Connor-Ward to the RGV Toros for the remainder of the season, effectively ending Ward’s time with the organization. He had fallen out of favor under Juan Guerra with just two starts and four appearances this season after being a routine starter the previous year. He’ll be … More Oakland Roots Transaction: Akeem Ward to RGV Toros, what it means for the roster

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 2-2 with RGV Toros with 2 goals in last 12 minutes

Those Oakland Roots did it again, scoring two goals in the waning minutes of the second half to pull a 2-2 draw out of their back pocket against RGV Toros thanks to goals by Juan Carlos Azocar in the 78th and Charlie Dennis minutes later in the 88th. It marked the team’s 12th goal in … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots tie 2-2 with RGV Toros with 2 goals in last 12 minutes

Oakland Roots vs. RGV Toros – Match Preview (June 11, 2022)

A full week off from Roots soccer leaving you listless and adrift? Worry not, Roots Fam, Roots kick off another three-game week hosting RGV Toros tonight, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Laney College. Roots are heating up, and look to continue that form against the South Texas team. The match will be broadcast on … More Oakland Roots vs. RGV Toros – Match Preview (June 11, 2022)

Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots lose 0-1 to RGV Toros

It was a lackluster season-opening 1-nil loss for the Oakland Roots on Saturday night against the RGV Toros. Oakland struggled to find any offensive consistency, only taking two shots on the night with none on target compared to 13 shots for RGV, where the one shot on target was enough to get the job done. … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots lose 0-1 to RGV Toros

RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 12, 2022)

The 2022 Season is upon us! Oakland Roots open the season on March 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific at H-E-B Park in Edinburg, Texas against new conference rival RGV Toros. The match will be broadcast on KTVU Plus and ESPN+. *Note: I am checking preview posts I wrote last season to make sure that … More RGV Toros vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (March 12, 2022)