
Oakland Roots and Soul SC Community Investment Round Surpasses One Million Dollars on First Day
Published on September 14, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots SC News Release
Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club have surpassed 1 million dollars raised in the first day of the Community Investment Round being live to the public. In less than six hours, the total investment raised shot up to over $1,000,000 with more than 1,200 new owners joining the Club.
"We knew this would be a success, but never expected the overwhelming support from the community as quickly as it has come," said Co-founder of Oakland Roots and Soul SC, Edreece Arghandiwal. "What this shows is that The Town will show up for you if you show up for them. Oakland is absolutely a sports town and will continue to be one for generations to come."
The campaign is still open to the community to invest now at wefunder.com/oakland. With the current pace, the campaign has a chance to become one of the most successful community investment campaigns in American sports history.
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