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July 4, 2026 - Despite a second half that saw Roots nearly erase a two goal deficit earned in the first, it was not to be for Oakland on Independence Day in Albuquerque as Roots eventually fell 1-2 to New Mexico United on Saturday evening.
It was a forgettable start for Oakland. In just the 6th minute of the match New Mexico nearly broke the scoring open when an odd bounce on the Roots endline found a United boot that required a goal-line clearance to keep the match level.
But just seconds later in the 7th, New Mexico found a goal an... Full Story
July 2, 2026 - After a week off, Roots will resume play in the USL Championship this Saturday, July 4th when the club heads to Albuquerque for an Independence Day matchup with New Mexico United at 6:30 PM PT.
Oakland enters the match sitting in third place in the Western Conference table with a 5-6-3 (W-D-L) record and having picked up points in their last three league fixtures.
But New Mexico has been in near identical form as of late, also finding results in their last three, but sitting two spots below Oakland in the table in 5th ... Full Story
July 2, 2026 - Oakland Roots SC will play their Prinx Tires USL Cup match against Spokane Velocity FC at Merritt College in Oakland. The match remains scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 12 PM PT. Due to the recently announced cricket matches at the Oakland Coliseum, this event will be limited capacity and exclusive to Members. Additional game-day information, including what to expect, will follow in the coming week.
"Merritt College and the Athletic Department have been phenomenal partners over the years and we are very grateful for the... Full Story
June 20, 2026 - Oakland got the get-back game they were looking for on a blistering near-100 degree evening in Arizona, defeating Phoenix Rising FC 4-3 on Saturday, with all seven goals in the match coming in the second half of what will go down as an instant classic in Roots' history book.
As has been the case for Roots' last few games, Oakland played the first forty-five minutes looking like the more dangerous side, but failing to reap the rewards as the match headed to halftime still deadlocked at 0-0.
But just minutes into the sec... Full Story
The Oakland Roots SC are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Oakland, California, they are a member of the United Soccer League Championship.
Oakland Roots SC News
Oakland Mounts Second Half Comeback, But Fall, 1-2, to New Mexico United on the Road
July 4, 2026 - Despite a second half that saw Roots nearly erase a two goal deficit earned in the first, it was not to be for Oakland on Independence Day in Albuquerque as Roots eventually fell 1-2 to New Mexico United on Saturday evening.
It was a forgettable start for Oakland. In just the 6th minute of the match New Mexico nearly broke the scoring open when an odd bounce on the Roots endline found a United boot that required a goal-line clearance to keep the match level.
But just seconds later in the 7th, New Mexico found a goal an... Full StoryMore Oakland Roots SC stories below
Roots Back in Action for Independence Day Clash at New Mexico United
July 2, 2026 - After a week off, Roots will resume play in the USL Championship this Saturday, July 4th when the club heads to Albuquerque for an Independence Day matchup with New Mexico United at 6:30 PM PT.
Oakland enters the match sitting in third place in the Western Conference table with a 5-6-3 (W-D-L) record and having picked up points in their last three league fixtures.
But New Mexico has been in near identical form as of late, also finding results in their last three, but sitting two spots below Oakland in the table in 5th ... Full StoryOakland Roots Sports Club Announces Venue Change for Prinx Tires USL Cup Game against Spokane Velocity on July 11th
July 2, 2026 - Oakland Roots SC will play their Prinx Tires USL Cup match against Spokane Velocity FC at Merritt College in Oakland. The match remains scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 12 PM PT. Due to the recently announced cricket matches at the Oakland Coliseum, this event will be limited capacity and exclusive to Members. Additional game-day information, including what to expect, will follow in the coming week.
"Merritt College and the Athletic Department have been phenomenal partners over the years and we are very grateful for the... Full StoryRoots Score Four in Second Half, Defeat Phoenix Rising FC, 4-3, in Instant Classic
June 20, 2026 - Oakland got the get-back game they were looking for on a blistering near-100 degree evening in Arizona, defeating Phoenix Rising FC 4-3 on Saturday, with all seven goals in the match coming in the second half of what will go down as an instant classic in Roots' history book.
As has been the case for Roots' last few games, Oakland played the first forty-five minutes looking like the more dangerous side, but failing to reap the rewards as the match headed to halftime still deadlocked at 0-0.
But just minutes into the sec... Full StoryOakland Roots SC News
- Oakland Mounts Second Half Comeback, But Fall, 1-2, to New Mexico United on the Road - July 4, 2026
- Roots Back in Action for Independence Day Clash at New Mexico United - July 2, 2026
- Oakland Roots Sports Club Announces Venue Change for Prinx Tires USL Cup Game against Spokane Velocity on July 11th - July 2, 2026
- Roots Score Four in Second Half, Defeat Phoenix Rising FC, 4-3, in Instant Classic - June 20, 2026
- Roots Head to Phoenix for Saturday Night Fixture Versus Rising FC - June 18, 2026
- Roots Score in Added Time to Draw 1-1 at Home Versus Birmingham Legion FC - June 17, 2026
- Roots Right Back to It, Hosting Birmingham Legion FC for Midweek Matinee - June 14, 2026
- Roots Earn a Point at Home in 0-0 Draw Versus Miami FC - June 13, 2026
- Roots Return to Coliseum to Host Miami FC on Saturday - June 11, 2026
- Back to Back at the Coliseum - June 10, 2026
- Roots Dazzle in the Desert, Defeat Las Vegas Lights FC, 2-0 - June 6, 2026
- Neiman Marcus Union Square Features Oakland Roots Sports Club's Upcycled Fashion for FIFA World Cup 2026 - June 5, 2026
- Roots Return to Prinx Tires USL Cup Play on the Road at Las Vegas Lights FC - June 4, 2026
- Roots Fall, 0-1, at Home to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - May 30, 2026
- Roots Return to Oakland for Home Fixture Versus Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - May 28, 2026
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League: United Soccer League ChampionshipHome: Oakland, California
Class: Outdoor
Website: Oakland Roots SC site
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| Sat., Jul 4 | L | Oakland 1 at New Mexico 2 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 20 | W | Oakland 4 at Phoenix 3 | Final |
| Wed., Jun 17 | T | Birmingham 1 at Oakland 1 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 13 | T | Miami 0 at Oakland 0 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 6 | W | Oakland 2 at Las Vegas 0 (USL Cup) | Final |
| Sat., May 30 | L | Colorado Springs 1 at Oakland 0 | Final |
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Oakland Roots SC Headlines
- 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)
- VIDEO: 7.4.2026: New Mexico United vs. Oakland Roots SC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (July 4)
- VIDEO: Week 16 Player of the Week: Peter Wilson: USL Championship - USL YouTube (June 23)
- VIDEO: 06.20.2026: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Oakland Roots SC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (June 21)
- VIDEO: "THE DROUGHT IS OVER!!!!!" - USL YouTube (June 18)
- VIDEO: 06.17.2026: Oakland Roots SC vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (June 17)
- VIDEO: 6.13.2026: Oakland Roots SC vs. Miami FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (June 13)
- VIDEO: "OLIMPICOOOO!!!" - USL YouTube (June 9)
- VIDEO: 6.6.2026: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Oakland Roots SC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (June 7)
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks secure first road win with 1-0 shutout over Oakland Roots - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (May 31)
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