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The Oakland Roots SC are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Oakland, California, they are a member of the United Soccer League Championship.

Roots Fall, 1-3, at Home to Rivals Sacramento Republic FC

July 26, 2026 - Despite a competitive first half in what was the final edition of the NorCal rivalry matchup between Sacramento Republic FC and Oakland Roots to be held at the iconic Oakland Coliseum, Roots faltered in the second half, eventually falling 1-3 to Republic on Saturday night. The match began with little fanfare as both sides engaged in a fierce midfield battle that limited attacking opportunities at either end. Sacramento broke the defensive deadlock in the 19th minute of the match when a pinpoint cross from Jack Gurr int... Full Story

Roots Back Home for Rivalry Matchup Versus Sacramento Republic FC

July 24, 2026 - Roots return to the Oakland Coliseum this Saturday, July 25th at 7 PM PT for the 16th edition of a rivalry contest that Roots fans circle on the calendar every season when Sacramento Republic FC comes to The Town in a crucial matchup, as both clubs jockey for position on the Western Conference table. The clubs are currently separated by just a single point in the standings, with Roots holding a slight edge over Republic, and the sides sitting in 7th and 8th place respectively, hovering just above the playoff line. Oakl... Full Story

Oakland Roots SC Agree to Loan Ali Elmasnaouy to Spokane Velocity for the Remainder of the 2026 Season

July 23, 2026 - Oakland Roots have loaned Midfielder Ali Elmasnaouy to USL League One side Spokane Velocity FC on a season long loan. Elmasnaouy has been with Oakland Roots since 2024 and is a product of Project 51O the reserve side of Oakland Roots. Elmasnaouy first joined Project 51O in early August 2022, immediately helping the team win the UPSL NorCal Regular Season Conference Championship for Fall 2022. In just under three full years with Project 51O, he helped win four trophies in total, including the Fall 2023 UPSL NorCal South Pl... Full Story

Roots Suffer 0-2 Defeat at Lexington SC in Midweek Matchup

July 22, 2026 - Roots fell 0-2 to Lexington SC during their Wednesday league fixture on the road, conceding two goals in the second half to drop to sixth place in the USL Championship Western Conference. Oakland started their matchup at Lexington SC looking refreshed and in control, but as the match progressed, Lexington turned the tides, eventually seizing momentum and keeping it en route to their victory. For the first phase of the contest, Roots were dominant in possession and near the 20-minute mark began finding consistent opport... Full Story

• Roots Fall, 1-3, at Home to Rivals Sacramento Republic FC - July 26, 2026
  
• Roots Back Home for Rivalry Matchup Versus Sacramento Republic FC - July 24, 2026
  
• Oakland Roots SC Agree to Loan Ali Elmasnaouy to Spokane Velocity for the Remainder of the 2026 Season - July 23, 2026
  
• Roots Suffer 0-2 Defeat at Lexington SC in Midweek Matchup - July 22, 2026
  
• Roots Return to League Play for Wednesday Road Match at Lexington SC - July 20, 2026
  
• The World Cup May be Over, But Oakland's Soccer Season Is Just Heating up âš1/2 - July 19, 2026
  
• Roots Fall 1-3 at Home to Spokane Velocity in Final Prinx Tires USL Cup Match of 2026 - July 11, 2026
  
• The Coliseum Countdown Starts Now - July 10, 2026
  
• Oakland Roots Sports Club Signs Three from Project 51O to First Team Academy Contracts - July 10, 2026
  
• Roots Host Spokane Velocity FC for Prinx Tires USL Cup Match at Merritt College - July 9, 2026
  
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Provide Update on Gameday Venue Future and Pathways - July 9, 2026
  
• Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Provide Update on Gameday Venue Future and Pathways - July 9, 2026
  
• 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
  
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League: United Soccer League Championship
Home: Oakland, California
Class: Outdoor
Website: Oakland Roots SC site
Schedule: Full Oakland Roots SC Schedule
Statistics: Full Oakland Roots SC Statistics

Sat., Jul 25	L	Sacramento 3 at Oakland 1	Final
Wed., Jul 22	L	Oakland 0 at Lexington 2	Final
Sat., Jul 11	L	Spokane 3 at Oakland 1 (USL Cup)	Final
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
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• Oakland Roots won't play Saturday at Coliseum unless they start paying missed rent - USL NewsBreak - Stockton (July 29)
  
• Oakland Roots' upcoming games at Coliseum in jeopardy after latest missed payment - USL San Jose Mercury News (July 26)
  
• VIDEO: 7.25.2026: Oakland Roots SC vs. Sacramento Republic FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (July 25)
  
• VIDEO: 7.22.2026: Lexington SC vs. Oakland Roots SC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (July 22)
  
• 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)
  
• 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)
  
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