Oakland Roots Sports Club Sign Defender Mark Fisher

January 9, 2026 - Oakland Roots SC have added 25-year-old defender Mark Fisher ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The Stanford alumnus most recently played with Toronto FC and Toronto FC II across MLS and MLS NEXT Pro. "Mark is an incredibly blue-collar, competitive, high-engine, and versatile player who is a perfect fit for our 2026 Oakland Roots team," said Head Coach Ryan Martin. "With strong local ties through his time at Stanford, he brings an added connecti... Full Story

Letter from the Founders: Our Oakland Ballers Resolutions

January 1, 2026 - Dear Ballers Fam, Happy New Year. As we turn the page to 2026, we've been reflecting on a simple question: How did this actually happen? A few years ago, this was just an idea built on a belief that Oakland deserved a team that belonged to the people. In 2025, that belief turned into a championship season that exceeded anything we could've imagined. And it happened because Oakland showed up. 2025 was a year for the history books. On the field: - We became Pioneer League Champio... Full Story

Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces Spanish Center Back David Garcia

December 22, 2025 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots have added Spanish center back David Garcia ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. Garcia most recently featured for Spokane Velocity in USL League One, where he helped the club reach the league final. He is currently approaching 100 professional appearances across all competitions, including USL League One, the USL Cup, and the U.S. Open Cup. "David is a defender with real presence. He's a leader and a competitor who never hesitates to put his body on the line... Full Story

Ballers Bulletin December 2025

December 18, 2025 - As the year winds down and the days get a lot cooler, we find ourselves thinking about what made this season so special. It wasn't just the wins, the records we broke, or the championship moments. It was and will always be the people. The fans who came together for a shared purpose. The kids running the bases with wide eyes and big dreams after Sunday games. The feeling, night after night, that Oakland came together and built something real. This season gave us memories we'll carry long after... Full Story

• Ballers Bulletin December 2025 - Oakland Ballers (PL) December 18
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Add University of Virgina Standout Jesus de Vicente - Oakland Roots (USL) December 18
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Sign Playmaker Florian Valot - Oakland Roots (USL) December 17
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Sign East Bay Native Keegan Tingey - Oakland Roots (USL) December 16
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces 2026 USL Championship Season and USL Cup Schedule - Oakland Roots (USL) December 16
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces USL Veteran Midfielder Tommy McCabe - Oakland Roots (USL) December 15
• Digital Dozen 12-Pack with Printable Holiday Card Available Now - Oakland Ballers (PL) December 15
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Provides Updates on Technical Restructuring, Announces New General Manager - Oakland Roots (USL) December 12
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces Home Opener - Oakland Roots (USL) December 11
• Community Championship Ring 2025 Available Now - Oakland Ballers (PL) December 10
• Holiday Gift Pack Now Available with 12-Ticket Flex Pack - Oakland Ballers (PL) November 28
• Oakland Roots SC Announces 2026 Roster Updates as Preparations Are Underway for the New Season - Oakland Roots (USL) November 24
• Ballers Bulletin: November - Oakland Ballers (PL) November 19
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Name Veteran USL Coach Ryan Martin as New Head Coach - Oakland Roots (USL) November 18
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces Transition in Technical Leadership; Thanks Jordan Ferrell for his Dedication and Impact - Oakland Roots (USL) November 13
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• J.T. Snow joins Modesto Glow Riders as manager - PL San Jose Mercury News (November 18)
• What local sports community is saying about John Beam’s death - PL San Jose Mercury News (November 15)
• Winnipeg Goldeyes sign Oakland pitcher Colyer - PL Winnipeg Sun (November 10)
• Baseball standout Duby now plays for Ottawa Titans, coaches in Concord - PL San Jose Mercury News (October 30)
• Sour taste: United settles for 3-3 draw with Oakland - USL Albuquerque Journal (October 20)
• 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)
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