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RootsPod Ep. 79 is out! We're without Aaron for the first time--we do our best. We're joined by Juan from @LosRoots_SG & Steve from @Homegrownhoolie to talk about LV, Coliseum, Howard Terminal, MLS, & look ahead to Birmingham. Available on Spotify & iTunes oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

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🎙️ New pod! What's happening, why is it happening, and will it get better? These questions are applicable to life, but also the Oakland Roots. We discuss. oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

🎙️ New Pod! We lament the lack of defensive structure, and the absence of hoof-and-hope football, but we're excited about new man Sinisterra. Peter pods in hushed tones so as not to wake his newborn: oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

Here are our 5 talking points coming out of Oakland Roots' 1-nil loss to SAFC. Notes on everything GG had to say about the last two losses, the style of play & what he wanted, questionable officiating, Dwyer's start, & @IvanOrnelas2's closing thoughts: oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/09/14/liv…

🎙️ New pod. It happened. We discuss it, so we can move on: oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

🎙️ New Pod! We convince ourselves that the schedule provide Roots a great opening to take second spot in the West, and lament the loss of good team names. (Note: episode recorded before this week's transactions) oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

Oakland Roots managed to bend but not break entirely in a match that simulated some conditions they will encounter in the playoffs. Room for improvement especially if they aspire to host a playoff game for the first time as a USL Championship club. #USL #KnowYourRoots

Here are my 3 initial takeaways from Oakland Roots' 1-1 draw, along with our RootsBlog MOTM. Provided are Gavin Glinton's thoughts after taking a point, playing shorthanded, and the current status of Dom Dwyer after missing again. Read more in the blog: oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/08/24/liv…

i’m deep in the BlogBoy bag with this oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/08/23/ove…

Here is @kabegapler's analysis of Oakland Roots' winger/attacking mid José Luis Sinisterra. He takes a look at the film, where he looks good, what could sharpen up, and how he fits in. Also, we talk more about Sinisterra in this week's podcast, stay tuned oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/08/23/ove…

🎙️ New Pod! On all-defender lineups, and new attacking options: oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

🚨 We'll be LIVE at 7pm (EST) tonight previewing #RIFC's upcoming home match vs #OaklandRoots! Tune in as @RAHealey is joined by @Jonathan_Como from @OakRootsBlog to get you ready for this matchup! #UpTheTide youtube.com/live/K8SRNFo5q…

🎙️ New Pod! Discussing the Coliseum news, Roots' new tactical approach, and the potential effect of long-term travel on match outcomes. Hit the link below or find us on Apple or Spotify. oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

BREAKING: Oakland Roots & Soul set to announce the Oakland Coliseum as its home stadium for the 2025 season. Press conference starting shortly. It ends a near year-long saga, read more in the blog oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/08/12/oak…

🎙️ New pod! A bit later than usual due to some technical difficulties, but a new pod nonetheless, to get you ready for Roots' return from the bye week tomorrow: oaklandrootsblog.com/podcast/rootsp…

@peterwbloom I have now learned two (2) things about tiebreakers today.

Filed under "questions I would not even have thought to ask" are "are there any tiebreakers in this ostensibly serious, professional soccer league ahead of goal differential" and "is the number of other tiebreakers somehow more than 3". But that's on me, I guess

Here is our story on Oakland Roots transferring Jeciel Cedeño to Detroit City. In the blog is my full reaction to the news, notes on the timing, the impact on the attack, and what it means for Oakland going forward. oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/07/29/tra…