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

Roots Back in the Win Column Following 1-0 Victory at Birmingham Legion FC

June 21, 2025 - In a hot and humid Saturday night at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, Roots earned their first victory under head coach Benny Feilhaber as Oakland outlasted Legion FC 1-0 thanks to a 55th minute PK finish from Kai Greene. The match started sluggish for both sides, as early turnovers and clumsy touches were prevalent on both sides of the ball through the first 20 minutes. Birmingham settled into the match first and began to earn some decent scoring opportunities. Perhaps their best of the match was a 29th minu... Full Story

Union Strong, Community Powered: LMCC Partners with Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club

June 20, 2025 - Oakland Roots and Soul are thrilled to announce the Alameda County Labor Management Cooperation Committee as the Official Union Electrical Construction Partner of the Club. The Alameda County LMCC brings together the Northern California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NorCal NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 595 (IBEW Local 595) to electrify, support, and strengthen communities across Northern California. Together, they set the highest standards for safety, ... Full Story

Roots Look to Bounce Back in Birmingham for Meeting with Legion FC

June 19, 2025 - After falling 0-1 on the road to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in their last contest, Roots are looking to bounce back this Saturday, June 21st at 5 PM PT as the club heads to Alabama for a battle with Birmingham Legion FC. Following their most recent loss, Oakland sits in 11th place in the USL Championship Western Conference table holding a 3-2-8 record in 2025. Like Roots, Birmingham will enter Saturday's contest with just three regular season wins under their belt, providing Oakland with decent odds for a bounceback ... Full Story

LaRussell Joins Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Ownership Group

June 18, 2025 - Oakland, CA - The Bay Area's own LaRussell is the latest hip-hop star to join the ownership group of Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club. Born and raised in Vallejo, LaRussell represents the modern spirit and culture of the region. "Bay Area Sports and the culture that comes with those events are simply different," said new owner, LaRussell. "To be able to join as an owner of one of my local teams is special. I can't wait to see everyone back at the Coliseum on July 5th to celebrate together." LaRussell joins a growing ... Full Story

• Roots Back in the Win Column Following 1-0 Victory at Birmingham Legion FC - June 21, 2025
  
• Union Strong, Community Powered: LMCC Partners with Oakland Roots & Soul Sports Club - June 20, 2025
  
• Roots Look to Bounce Back in Birmingham for Meeting with Legion FC - June 19, 2025
  
• LaRussell Joins Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Ownership Group - June 18, 2025
  
• Takeaways from Roots' 0-1 Loss at Colorado Springs Switchbacks - June 16, 2025
  
• Roots Blanked in Colorado Springs, Fall, 0-1, to Switchbacks - June 14, 2025
  
• Roots Head to Colorado Springs for a Clash with the Switchbacks - June 13, 2025
  
• Takeaways from Roots' 0-0 Draw Versus El Paso Locomotive - June 9, 2025
  
• Roots Play to 0-0 Draw Versus El Paso Locomotive in Oakland - June 7, 2025
  
• Roots Play to 0-0 Draw Versus El Paso Locomotive in Oakland - June 7, 2025
  
• Roots Back Home for USL Championship Action Versus El Paso Locomotive FC - June 5, 2025
  
• Oakland Roots SC Name Benny Feilhaber as Head Coach - June 2, 2025
  
• Takeaways from Roots USL Jägermeister Cup Loss Following Penalties Versus AV Alta FC - June 2, 2025
  
• Oakland Roots SC Make Coaching Change - June 2, 2025
  
• Roots Secure One Point in USL Jägermeister Cup, Fall to AV Alta FC After Penalties - June 1, 2025
  
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Oakland Roots Battle Birmingham Legion FC
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League: United Soccer League Championship
Home: Oakland, California
Class: Outdoor
Website: Oakland Roots site
Schedule: Full Oakland Roots Schedule Statistics: Full Oakland Roots Statistics

Sat., Jun 21	W	Oakland 1 at Birmingham 0	Final
Sat., Jun 14	L	Oakland 0 at Colorado Springs 1	Final
Sat., Jun 7	T	El Paso 0 at Oakland 0	Final
Sat., May 31	T	Oakland 2 at AV 2 (Jagermeister Cup)	Final
Sat., May 24	L	New Mexico 3 at Oakland 0	Final
Fri., May 16	L	Oakland 2 at North Carolina 4	Final
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• Colorado Springs Switchbacks make the most of return to Weidner Field, beat Oakland following rain delay - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (June 15)
  
• VIDEO: Oakland Roots SC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (June 7)
  
• VIDEO: What Benny Failhaber Is Aiming to Bring to Oakland Roots SC: USL All Access - USL YouTube (June 4)
  
• Akale shines in United's win over Oakland Roots SC - USL Albuquerque Journal (May 25)
  
• VIDEO: Oakland Roots SC vs. New Mexico United - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (May 24)
  
• History awaits: United gets its first shot at Oakland Coliseum - USL Albuquerque Journal (May 24)
  
• Error leads to SAFC losing its third home game of the season to Oakland - USL NewsBreak - San Antonio (May 11)
  
• VIDEO: 5.4.2025: Oakland Roots SC vs. Sacramento Republic FC - Game Highlights - USL YouTube (May 4)
  
• VIDEO: How Oakland Roots SC's Community Focus Helped Power Its Rise to the Coliseum - USL YouTube (April 29)
  
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