Roots Head to Phoenix for Massive Western Conference Clash with Rising FC

September 25, 2025 - They don't get much more important than this. Oakland heads to Arizona this weekend for a pivotal late season matchup with Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, September 27th at 7 PM PT in what could be a truly make-or-break moment for Roots' postseason aspirations. With 26 points in the USL Championship Western Conference table, Oakland is sitting in sole possession of 10th place - five points below Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC who currently hold the final 8th place playoff position, and six... Full Story

Oakland Roots and Soul SC Announce Sponsorship with OPTERRA Energy Services as Official Energy Services Provider

September 23, 2025 - OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is proud to announce its inaugural partnership kickoff with OPTERRA Energy Services, a collaboration rooted in shared values and a bold vision for sustainable, long-term community impact across the Bay Area. More than a partnership, this initiative is a celebration of a shared commitment to student engagement, joining forces as Oakland-based organizations, and a belief in the transformative power of sports to uplift, connect, and strengthen co... Full Story

Oakland Wins 2025 Pioneer League Championship

September 22, 2025 - OAKLAND, Calif. - In just the second year of the team's existence, the Oakland Ballers are Pioneer League champions. The Ballers toppled the Idaho Falls Chukars, 8-1, in front of a sellout crowd of 4,100 at Raimondi Park on Sunday night, to bring a well-deserved championship to Oakland. With a 73-23 regular season, the Ballers broke the PBL modern era record for wins in a campaign. They dominated opposition all year, winning 13 straight series through the completion of the regular season. ... Full Story

Ballers' Win Pushes Championship Series to Decisive Fifth Game

September 21, 2025 - OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Ballers flew back to Oakland from Idaho Falls on the brink of elimination, but back-to-back wins have them just as close to a Pioneer League Championship. Oakland pulled ahead late against the Idaho Falls Chukars to beat them 8-3 Saturday and force a winner-take-all game five Sunday. Idaho Falls drew first blood in the second inning. Thomas McCaffrey, Jacob Jablonski and Anthony Mata all singled to load the bases for Eddie Pelc, who served up a two-out, two-run single. ... Full Story

• Ballers' Win Pushes Championship Series to Decisive Fifth Game - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 21
• Roots Earn a Point Versus Western Leaders FC Tulsa in 1-1 Draw at Home - Oakland Roots (USL) September 20
• Ballers Force Game Four in Championship Series - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 20
• Roots Return Home to Face Western Conference Leaders FC Tulsa - Oakland Roots (USL) September 18
• Ballers Fall Behind Early, Comeback Falls Short in 15-10 Loss - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 18
• Oakland Drops Championship Opener to Idaho Falls, 5-3 - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 17
• Get Tickets for the Championship Series Games at Raimondi Park - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 15
• Oakland Roots Announces Date Change for Hartford Home Match Now Scheduled for Tuesday, October 7 - Oakland Roots (USL) September 15
• Oakland Advances to Championship Behind 1-0 Shutout - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 15
• Roots End Battery's Ten Game Home Winning Streak in 3-3 Road Draw - Oakland Roots (USL) September 13
• Ogden Forces Decisive Game Three in Oakland's 2-1 Loss - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 13
• Millikan Dominates in Game 1 Win - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 12
• Roots Head South for Clash with Charleston Battery - Oakland Roots (USL) September 11
• Ballers Finish Regular Season with 73 Wins - Oakland Ballers (PL) September 10
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Set to Release Limited Third Kit in Collaboration with SFMOMA and Artist Muzae Sesay - Oakland Roots (USL) September 9
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September 27	USL	Oakland at Phoenix	10:00 p.m.
September 21	PL	Idaho Falls 1 at Oakland 8 (Champ. Gm. 5)	Final
September 20	PL	Idaho Falls 3 at Oakland 8 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
September 20	USL	Tulsa 1 at Oakland 1	Final
September 19	PL	Idaho Falls 2 at Oakland 10 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
September 17	PL	Oakland 10 at Idaho Falls 15 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
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• Ballers capture Pioneer Baseball League championship - PL Appeal-Democrat (September 23)
• Chukars come up short in Championship Series Game 5 - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 22)
• Oakland Ballers win Pioneer League championship - PL San Jose Mercury News (September 22)
• Chukars come up short in Championship Series Game 5 - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 22)
• FC Tulsa clinches playoff spot with 1-1 road draw against Oakland Roots - USL News on 6 (September 22)
• Oakland Coliseum pumping groundwater into bay for years -- without a permit - USL San Jose Mercury News (September 21)
• Chukars fall in Game 4, 8-3, setting up winner-take-all showdown - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 21)
• Chukars unable to close out Championship in Game Three, lose 10-2 - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 20)
• CHUKARS NARROW IN: 6-run first inning propels Idaho Falls within reach of championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 18)
• Pinazzi’s brilliance leads Chukars to Game One victory - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 18)
• ONE STEP CLOSER: Chukars rally for epic Game One win, 5-3, two away from championship - PL Idaho Falls Post Register (September 17)
• Charleston Battery draws with Oakland Roots SC in soccer - USL Charleston Post and Courier (September 14)
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