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

The World Cup May be Over, But Oakland's Soccer Season Is Just Heating up âš1/2

July 19, 2026 - The FIFA World Cup© is officially in the books! We hope you enjoyed a month of world-class soccer as much as we did. But if you're already feeling the post-tournament blues, we have some incredible news: You don't have to wait another four years to experience the beautiful game. We're entering the final stretch of our regular season with seven massive regular season home games remaining at the Oakland Coliseum, and this could be the very last chance to experience professional sports a... Full Story

The Anatomy of the Noodle Dog

July 15, 2026 - The Noodle Dog Has Arrived. History Will Judge Accordingly. History has a curious habit of preserving the grand while quietly depending on the humble. Nations commemorate treaties, but families remember recipes. Ballparks celebrate championships, but generations recall the taste of a hot dog wrapped in foil, eaten two bites before first pitch. Somewhere between memory and mythology, the American hot dog earned its place- not as a side dish to baseball, but as one of its great co-stars. It has... Full Story

Roots Fall 1-3 at Home to Spokane Velocity in Final Prinx Tires USL Cup Match of 2026

July 11, 2026 - Roots fell 1-3 to USL League One side Spokane Velocity on Saturday afternoon at Merritt College in their final match of the 2026 edition of the Prinx Tires USL Cup. While the outcome of the match had no bearing on Oakland's elimination from the tournament, having already been mathematically eliminated before kickoff, the loss gives Spokane a shot to win Group 1 and advance to the knockout stage pending results of Sacramento Republic FC's match versus AC Boise. Roots opened the scoring in S... Full Story

• 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
• Roots Score in Added Time to Draw 1-1 at Home Versus Birmingham Legion FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) June 17
• Roots Right Back to It, Hosting Birmingham Legion FC for Midweek Matinee - Oakland Roots SC (USL) June 14
• Roots Earn a Point at Home in 0-0 Draw Versus Miami FC - Oakland Roots SC (USL) June 13
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July 22	USL	Oakland at Lexington	7:00 p.m.
July 22	PL	Oakland at Long Beach	9:35 p.m.
July 21	PL	Oakland at Long Beach	9:35 p.m.
July 19	PL	Modesto 12 at Oakland 3	Final
July 18	PL	Modesto 9 at Oakland 5	Final
July 17	PL	Modesto 9 at Oakland 5	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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