Tag: USL Championship

Sources: Oakland Roots interested in Loudoun United HC Ryan Martin

November 2, 2025

Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have informed the blog that Oakland Roots is interested in Loudoun’s Ryan Martin for their head coaching job. He is likely the lead candidate for their vacancy. Roots could not provide comments at this time. Martin is out of a contract with United after John Morrissey reported in … More Sources: Oakland Roots interested in Loudoun United HC Ryan Martin

Oakland Roots vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Match Preview (September 7, 2025)

September 7, 2025

Roots fans it is game day again! Roots host Pittsburgh Riverhounds at 1pm Pacific at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. Roots are looking to build on their cagey home win over Monterey Bay, and they’ll need it, as they are running out of opportunites to close the gap on the playoff line. Given what’s going on … More Oakland Roots vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Match Preview (September 7, 2025)

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 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)

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)

Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising – Match Preview (July 12, 2025)

July 12, 2025

Roots fans it’s game day! Roots host long-time rival (sometimes with more bad blood than others) Phoenix Rising at 7:00 p.m. at Saturday, July 12 at the historic Oakland Coliseum. Roots are celebrating Bastille Day with the guillotining of effigies of artistocrats and Girondins in the parking lot in the lead-up to the game, followed … More Oakland Roots vs. Phoenix Rising – Match Preview (July 12, 2025)

Oakland Roots vs. Detroit City F.C. – Match Preview (July 5, 2025)

July 5, 2025

Roots Fans it is Fourth-of-July-Weekend Game Day! Roots host Detroit City F.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. In addition to being the Fourth of July Celebration, this match features a halftime performance from new Roots owner LaRussell: I love a Tiny Desk Concert. Especially a hip hop tiny … More Oakland Roots vs. Detroit City F.C. – Match Preview (July 5, 2025)

Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (June 28, 2025)

June 28, 2025

Roots fans it is game day! Roots host Monterey Bay F.C. at 7:00 p.m. at the iconic Oakland Coliseum tonight, June 28, 2025. Old favorite for games against our friends in the Central Coast: The Jagermeister Cup is back to taunt the Roots with games that are now glorified friendlies. It’s worth noting that the … More Oakland Roots vs. Monterey Bay F.C. – Match Preview (June 28, 2025)

Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)

June 21, 2025

Roots fans it is game day again! Roots travel to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on Legion at 5:00 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Roots have their second away game in a row, accommodating the Coliseum’s use as a cricket pitch. Around the Western Conference From a purely standings perspective, it could not currently be worse for … More Birmingham Legion vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (June 21, 2025)