While the Oakland A’s may be heading out of town, the Oakland Coliseum site could remain as a pro venue, with a new Oakland Roots stadium proposed for the Malibu Lot parking lot south of the arena/ballpark complex. (more…)
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Oakland Roots SC seeking new home with addition of women’s squad
With the addition of the Oakland Soul SC women’s team and solid growth in the past few years, Oakland Roots SC is seeking a new home to accommodate both squads, having outgrown Laney College Stadium. (more…)
Oakland Roots SC opener postponed due to bad turf
Saturday’s sellout home opener at Laney College Stadium was designed by Oakland Roots SC to be a celebration on a few levels–to mark Juneteenth and to mark the team’s first home game in USL Championship history. Instead, the game was postponed because of unplayable turf. (more…)
Oakland Roots score with Marshawn Lynch as owner
USL Championship’s Oakland Roots scored some major media attention with the announcement that NFL star Marshawn Lynch has joined the team’s ownership group. (more…)
Oakland Roots joins USL Championship
We have a notable addition to the 2021 USL Championship lineup, as established side Oakland Roots will be joining the league after making the leap from third division NISA. (more…)
NISA Adds Oakland Roots SC, Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC
The National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) is adding three new member clubs in Oakland Roots SC, Chattanooga FC and Detroit City FC, the circuit announced Thursday. (more…)
NISA Fall 2019 Competition Scheduled
After several weeks of social-media hints, the Division III National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) announced an eight-team lineup for a Fall 2019 showcase. The eight teams in the NISA Fall 2019 Competition: San Diego 1904 FC, Cal United Strikers FC (Fullerton), Atlanta SC, Philadelphia Fury, Stumptown Athletic (Charlotte), Miami FC, Los Angeles and Oakland Roots […]