Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz

As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.

Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game

A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.

Oakland teen goes from cheering on the Roots to wearing the jersey

Oakland native 19 year old Ali Elmasnaouy will play his first game as a pro for the team on Saturday after the team announced his signing on Thursday.

Roots coaches ousted three months into the season

Just shy of three months after the season kick-off, the Oakland Roots has parted ways with team leadership. Head coach Gavin Glinton and assistant coach Jesse Cormier were fired from their positions on Monday.

Men's Mexican National Team will face Japan at Oakland Coliseum

It's being billed as a "momentous weekend of soccer in the Town" and that's because the men's Mexican National Team will face Japan in September at the Oakland Coliseum. 

Oakland Roots inaugural Coliseum game almost sold-out: 25K people

At Frank Ogawa Plaza, the City of Oakland hosted a meet the team event for the Oakland Roots Soccer Club which will play, at Oakland Coliseum for the home opener on March 22nd and years beyond.

Bay Area roots run deep for Oakland Roots goalie

Kendall McIntosh is excited to return to the Oakland Coliseum where the Roots will play their first home game on March 22.

Oakland Roots changing culture of new team

The Oakland Roots made several changes in the offseason with a vision for success. 

Oakland Roots unveil soccer field at Coliseum

At the Oakland Coliseum, fans who were used to seeing the A's pitch will see a different kind of pitch this coming spring.

Oakland Roots Sports Club to play at Coliseum in 2025

Oakland Roots Sports Club officials announced on Monday that they will be playing inside the Oakland Coliseum in 2025. 

Oakland Roots v. San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park

For the first time in a competitive match, the Oakland Roots will play the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday night at PayPal Park.

Roots, Soul soccer clubs bring qualified coaches to Oakland youth

The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams are working with OUSD on a program to equip coaches to train kids and give them more access to sports.

Oakland Roots soccer club urges Alameda County and Oakland to seal lease deals

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.

Oakland A's agree to being co-tenants with Roots, Soul soccer teams

The Oakland -Alameda County Coliseum Board unanimously approved a new proposal for the Oakland Coliseum on Friday, that did not center on baseball, but rather, a different kind of pitch.