We chat about Oakland Roots' tie with Monterey, Ryan Martin's vision, Garcia's return, Lapa's impact, the Peter Wilson decision, and the upcoming Aug. 24 stadium meeting
Here is everything Ryan Martin/Tommy McCabe said following Saturday's result, notes on the team's struggles putting complete performances together, Peter Wilson benched for Bertin Jacquesson, the team's playoff hopes, David Garcia's full return, Jesus De Vicente, Julian Bravo, and Mark Fisher
Two changes including Peter Wilson on the bench. Jesus de Vicente and Bertin Jacquesson starts, and Neveal Hackshaw sits. Mark Fisher returns to the bench. Other than that, no changes.
The City of Alameda has officially scheduled a Special Meeting for Aug. 24 to discuss Oakland Roots and Soul's stadium proposal. Here's a full rundown of all the key notes regarding traffic control, parking, noise, and construction timelines
Oakland Roots' attacking woes continued in its 1-nil loss at El Paso, now scoreless in 338 minutes of regulation. Talking Points on Oakland showing signs of life in the second half, Martin's tinkering with the lineup, Wilson, a must-win vs. Monterey, Peter Wilson, Bruno Lapa, Wolfgang Prentice, and more:
Oakland Roots escaped LV with point in 0-0 tie, 3 points below the playoff line. Here are my talking points from Wednesday, including notes on the club's mid-to-late season curse since 2023, harkening back to Feilhaber's hallmark interview, the commonalities, what Ryan Martin needs, McIntosh, Garcia, and more
Oakland Roots fell 1-nil to Pittsburgh, marking its fifth straight loss, its most in a season since 2021. Here's everything Ryan Martin had to say regarding the struggling attack, their urgency in 11th place, the Coliseum situation and how it's impacted them, an incoming signing coming before Wednesday, David Garcia and his process back into the starting lineup
RootsPod Episode 117 is up! We have a lot to talk about with the Coliseum drama, the JPA's odd demands, Roots' leadership, the recent losses, roster moves, and Peter's plumbing. Check it out
Here is the latest on Oakland Roots' lease agreement for the Coliseum, JPA executive director Henry Gardner leaking information to various outlets, and JPA commissioner David Haubert indicating that Gardner is acting on his own
Oakland Roots fell 3-1 to Sacramento Republic, dropping them to ninth place in the Western Conference and a three-way tie with 21 points. In the blog is everything Ryan Martin had to say regarding the team taking just 5 five from the last 24, the contributing factors, what needs to change, what areas he's targeting for personnel additions, Florian Valot's goal, Valot's mindset, and injury updates to David Garcia/Mark Fisher
Mistakes plague Oakland Roots in 2-nil loss at Lexington SC, dropping them to 7th in the Western Conference. Here are our talking points, including notes on mistakes, missed chances, Roots dropping positions down the standings, Peter Wilson, Danny Trejo, Florian Valot, Bertin Jacquesson, and Tucker Lepley.
Oakland Roots have officially hit the mid-way mark of its season. With 15 league games left, Daniel Poulter gives his top-10 player ratings of the year thus far. Check it out
Oakland Roots fell short of a comeback in its 1-2 loss at New Mexico. Here's my talking points; notes on the midway point of the season, comparing to 2025, Peter Wilson's impact, Kendall McIntosh's GK battle, and possible moves as Roots go into its break
Peter Wilson starts on the subs list, which is an encouraging sign after leaving their June 20 game at Phoenix on a stretcher. Five total changes from Phoenix: No Florian Valot, Danny Trejo, or Bertin Jacquesson in the 18, leading to Tucker Lepley, Wolfgang Prentice, and Faysal Bettache getting the nod. Tyler Gibson also moves to the bench, and Keegan Tingey gets the start. Julian Bravo also gets the start. Curious to see the alignment. Kendall McIntosh also gets his second straight start. A lot of youth on the subs list with Rosic, Martinez, and Wachs.
Oakland Roots are up to 2nd place with a thrilling 4-3 win over Phoenix. My talking points includes notes on Peter Wilson, his injury, the outlook at striker, Danny Trejo, Wolfgang Prentice, Florian Valot, and the GK battle between Kendall McIntosh and Raphael Spiegel
Five changes to Oakland Roots' lineup from Wednesday. Kendall McIntosh gets the nod at GK, the competition is on. Tyler Gibson starts at RB in place of Tingey. Julian Bravo moves to the bench for Neveal Hackshaw. Danny Trejo moves in for Wolfgang Prentice. Bertin Jacquesson gets the start in place of Tuckr Lepley.