Roots Back Home for Rivalry Matchup Versus Sacramento Republic FC

July 24, 2026 - Roots return to the Oakland Coliseum this Saturday, July 25th at 7 PM PT for the 16th edition of a rivalry contest that Roots fans circle on the calendar every season when Sacramento Republic FC comes to The Town in a crucial matchup, as both clubs jockey for position on the Western Conference table. The clubs are currently separated by just a single point in the standings, with Roots holding a slight edge over Republic, and the sides sitting in 7th and 8th place respectively, hovering just a... Full Story

Oakland Roots SC Agree to Loan Ali Elmasnaouy to Spokane Velocity for the Remainder of the 2026 Season

July 23, 2026 - Oakland Roots have loaned Midfielder Ali Elmasnaouy to USL League One side Spokane Velocity FC on a season long loan. Elmasnaouy has been with Oakland Roots since 2024 and is a product of Project 51O the reserve side of Oakland Roots. Elmasnaouy first joined Project 51O in early August 2022, immediately helping the team win the UPSL NorCal Regular Season Conference Championship for Fall 2022. In just under three full years with Project 51O, he helped win four trophies in total, including the ... Full Story

Roots Suffer 0-2 Defeat at Lexington SC in Midweek Matchup

July 22, 2026 - Roots fell 0-2 to Lexington SC during their Wednesday league fixture on the road, conceding two goals in the second half to drop to sixth place in the USL Championship Western Conference. Oakland started their matchup at Lexington SC looking refreshed and in control, but as the match progressed, Lexington turned the tides, eventually seizing momentum and keeping it en route to their victory. For the first phase of the contest, Roots were dominant in possession and near the 20-minute mark b... Full Story

Roots Return to League Play for Wednesday Road Match at Lexington SC

July 20, 2026 - After an 18-day hiatus from USL Championship play, Oakland will return to league action this Wednesday, July 22nd as Roots head to Kentucky for a midweek matchup versus Lexington SC at 4 PM PT. While Roots did play a Prinx Tires USL Cup match during the break from league play, a 1-3 loss at home to Spokane Velocity, that contest saw several usual starters out of the lineup, giving a chance for head coach Ryan Martin to see game-speed minutes from many of the younger players on the Oakland ros... Full Story

• Roots Return to League Play for Wednesday Road Match at Lexington SC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 20
• The World Cup May be Over, But Oakland's Soccer Season Is Just Heating up âš1/2 - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 19
• The Anatomy of the Noodle Dog - Oakland Ballers (PL) July 15
• Roots Fall 1-3 at Home to Spokane Velocity in Final Prinx Tires USL Cup Match of 2026 - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 11
• The Coliseum Countdown Starts Now - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 10
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Signs Three from Project 51O to First Team Academy Contracts - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 10
• Roots Host Spokane Velocity FC for Prinx Tires USL Cup Match at Merritt College - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 9
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Provide Update on Gameday Venue Future and Pathways - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 9
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Provide Update on Gameday Venue Future and Pathways - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 9
• Celebrate the Bay's Immigrant Communities this $2 Tuesday - Oakland Ballers (PL) July 5
• Oakland Mounts Second Half Comeback, But Fall, 1-2, to New Mexico United on the Road - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 4
• Roots Back in Action for Independence Day Clash at New Mexico United - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 2
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces Venue Change for Prinx Tires USL Cup Game against Spokane Velocity on July 11th - Oakland Roots SC (USL) July 2
• Roots Score Four in Second Half, Defeat Phoenix Rising FC, 4-3, in Instant Classic - Oakland Roots SC (USL) June 20
• Roots Head to Phoenix for Saturday Night Fixture Versus Rising FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) June 18
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July 26	PL	Boise at Oakland	4:05 p.m.
July 25	PL	Boise at Oakland	7:35 p.m.
July 25	USL	Sacramento at Oakland	10:00 p.m.
July 24	PL	Boise 1 at Oakland 7	Final
July 23	PL	Oakland 11 at Long Beach 10	Final
July 22	USL	Oakland 0 at Lexington 2	Final
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• Oakland has changed its Coliseum sale, yet again. Here's how it will work. - USL San Jose Mercury News (July 14)
• Velocity clinch USL Cup quarterfinal berth with road victory - USL KXLY (July 12)
• Oakland Roots’ run at Coliseum is ending - USL San Jose Mercury News (July 9)
• Photos: New Mexico United vs. Oakland - USL Albuquerque Journal (July 5)
• New Mexico United's pair of first-half goals enough for move into third place - USL Santa Fe New Mexican (July 5)
• Nava is healthy and making the most of his chance to showcase his quality for NM United - USL Albuquerque Journal (July 5)
• Missoula PaddleHeads drop series finale to Ballers Sunday - PL Missoulian (June 15)
• Missoula PaddleHeads' rally falls short Saturday night - PL Missoulian (June 14)
• Missoula PaddleHeads suffer second-straight loss - PL Missoulian (June 12)
• Missoula PaddleHeads' winning streak snapped - PL Missoulian (June 11)
• Missoula PaddleHeads extend win streak to four games - PL Missoulian (June 10)
• Things are looking up - PL Daily Inter Lake (June 4)
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