Roots Fall, 0-1, at Home to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

May 30, 2026 - For the first time this season, Roots have fallen in back-to-back regular season fixtures following an 0-1 loss to visiting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday evening. The match began as some have for Oakland this season, conceding a goal early when in the 5th minute a cross in from the right side of Roots' penalty area took an unfortunate deflection off of Oakland's Michael Edwards and into his own side's goal to make it 0-1 Colorado Springs. Following thi... Full Story

Roots Return to Oakland for Home Fixture Versus Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

May 28, 2026 - After falling for just the second time in the 2026 USL Championship season in their road trip to Orange County, Roots will look to get back in the win column this Saturday, May 30th as the club returns to the Oakland Coliseum to host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at 5 PM PT. Switchbacks have been a thorn in the side of Oakland for nearly three straight years. Roots' last result versus Colorado Springs was on June 2nd, 2023, and their six-game skid against Switchbacks represents their longes... Full Story

Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Launches Australia À la Carte to Welcome Australia's National Team to the Bay Area During World Cup

May 28, 2026 - Community-driven food and cultural initiative brings together beloved East Bay restaurants, creators, and local storytellers to celebrate Oakland hospitality during a once-in-a-generation global moment As the World Cup returns to the Bay Area for the first time in 32 years, Oakland Roots and Soul SC is proud to host the Australian Men's National Team at the Club's facility in Alameda during the tournament. To celebrate their arrival, Oakland Roots and Soul SC has launched Australia À ... Full Story

Oakland Roots Sports Club and Hella Juneteenth Unveil a Landmark Partnership: the Hella Juneteenth Match to Kick off Juneteenth Week in Oakland

May 27, 2026 - Prepare for an unforgettable celebration! Oakland Roots SC and Hella Juneteenth are thrilled to announce the Hella Juneteenth Match, a high-energy, landmark event taking place June 13th at 7:00 PM at the iconic Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. This massive showdown serves as the official, electrifying kickoff to Juneteenth Week in Oakland. This match marks a historic, first-of-its-kind partnership, transforming a Roots home game into a groundbreaking, fully integrated cultural experience. It'... Full Story

• Oakland Roots Sports Club and Hella Juneteenth Unveil a Landmark Partnership: the Hella Juneteenth Match to Kick off Juneteenth Week in Oakland - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 27
• Ballers Back Tomorrow for Week 2 of the Opening Homestand. - Oakland Ballers (PL) May 25
• Roots Rally Twice, But Eventually Fall, 2-3, on the Road at Orange County SC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 23
• Roots Face Familiar Foes at Orange County SC on Saturday - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 21
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Will Host the Australia Men's National Soccer Team for an Open Community Training Session on June 3rd. - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 20
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Will Host the Australia Men's National Soccer Team for an Open Community Training Session on June 3rd. - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 19
• Every Way to Follow the Ballers in 2026 - Oakland Ballers (PL) May 18
• Roots Fall, 0-1, in Prinx Tires USL Cup Match at Home to Sacramento Republic FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 16
• The Opening Homestand Is Here. Here's Your Week One Lineup. - Oakland Ballers (PL) May 15
• Roots Set for Prinx Tires USL Cup Match at Home Versus Rivals Sacramento Republic FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 14
• Oakland Roots SC Sign 16-Year-Old Oakland Native and Project 51O Product Charlie Wachs to a First Team Academy Contract - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 14
• Ballers Bulletin: May - Oakland Ballers (PL) May 12
• Roots Keep Climbing, Topple El Paso Locomotive FC, 2-1, at Home - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 9
• East Bay Soccer Trail Is Live - And We Want You on It - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 7
• Roots Back at Home for League Fixture Versus El Paso Locomotive FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) May 7
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June 3	PL	Oakland at Glacier	8:35 p.m.
June 2	PL	Oakland at Glacier	8:35 p.m.
May 31	PL	RedPocket 1 at Oakland 7	Final
May 30	PL	RedPocket 6 at Oakland 8	Final
May 30	USL	Colorado Springs 1 at Oakland 0	Final
May 29	PL	RedPocket 2 at Oakland 3	Final
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• Colorado Springs Switchbacks secure first road win with 1-0 shutout over Oakland Roots - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (May 31)
• PaddleHeads win rubber game of series in Oakland - PL Missoulian (May 22)
• PaddleHeads suffer 1st loss after leading early in Oakland - PL Missoulian (May 21)
• Missoula PaddleHeads rip four homers in season-debut win - PL Missoulian (May 20)
• A World Cup soccer team will be training at San Jose State - USL San Jose Mercury News (May 13)
• Bay Area cities let their FIFA World Cup flags fly - USL San Jose Mercury News (May 13)
• Loudoun United settles for 2-2 draw after late Oakland equalizer - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (May 4)
• Pro Soccer: Union win shootout in Prinx Tires USL Cup - USL Monterrey Herald (April 26)
• Oakland Ballers to play as Blazers after April Fool’s joke turns real - PL Sports Logos Net News (April 25)
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