Roots Earn a Point in 2-2 Draw at Phoenix Rising FC

March 21, 2026 - Roots were just minutes away from their first 3-0-0 start in club history, but two late goals from Phoenix Rising FC leveled the match leading to a 2-2 draw in Arizona on Saturday night. The fixture started with both sides trading chances working up the pitch, but failing to develop any real scoring chances on either side through the first 20 minutes of play. Oakland nearly took the lead in the 19th minute with a great run into the box from Peter Wilson paired with a deep cross from the le... Full Story

Oakland Roots' July 11 Match to be Moved to Accommodate Major League Cricket at the Coliseum

March 20, 2026 - Oakland Roots SC's Prinx Tires USL Cup home match against Spokane Velocity will be moved to an alternate venue due to a scheduling conflict with Major League Cricket (MLC) at the Coliseum. While it's incredibly meaningful to see our work at the Coliseum, installing a full grass field, open the door for more global sports and economic impact in Oakland, we're also disappointed to lose our home venue for our supporters for this particular match. As a result of the recently announced MLC sche... Full Story

Roots Look to Stay Perfect in Saturday Night Matchup at Phoenix Rising FC

March 19, 2026 - The 2026 USL Championship season could not have started out any better for Oakland Roots, who after their first two regular season matchups remain perfect at 2-0-0. They will look to stretch this perfection to three straight victories this Saturday, March 21st as the club heads to the Arizona desert for a 7 PM PT matchup with Phoenix Rising FC. Historically, Oakland has been held in check by Rising, as Roots hold a 2-4-6 (W-D-L) record in the all-time series heading into the contest. But desp... Full Story

Roots Go Back-To-Back to Start 2026, Defeat New Mexico United, 2-1, in Home Opener

March 14, 2026 - Oakland remained undefeated to begin the new year in their home opener at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday night, as Roots defeated visiting New Mexico United by a final score of 2-1 in front of nearly 15,000 fans. Roots began the match hunting a goal to reward the home crowd early, earning a dangerous set piece in just the third minute of the match. This set piece wound up being cleared away from danger by New Mexico, but the threat from Oakland continued in earnest. In the 7th minute of ... Full Story

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Oakland Roots Earn a Point in 2-2 Draw at Phoenix Rising FC (Oakland Roots' Peter Wilson in action)

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