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Oakland Roots take a point in their 0-0 tie with San Antonio, still four points shy of a playoff spot with two games to play. Here is a look at the playoff-clinching scenarios and everything Ryan Martin/Kendall McIntosh said on the GK's performance, the missed call on Peter Wilson's penalty, and a look ahead to the future after the Coliseum

Oakland Roots remain in the playoff hunt with its tie at Colorado Springs. Although they dropped to 10th, Roots now 4 points back of 8th-place San Antonio & 5 behind 7th-place OCSC. Here are my talking points from Saturday, including a look at the playoff chase, Oakland's defense staying stout, and one last show at the Coliseum:

Ryan Martin is running it back; no changes for Oakland Roots from last week's game. Peter Wilson is available but is on the bench, meaning it's a front line of Bertin Jacquesson, Danny Trejo, and Wolfgang Prentice from left to right. Tyler Gibson gets the nod at CM opposite Bobosi after a highly productive game against Phoenix. Jesus de Vicente and Mark Fisher, once again, make the fullback combination alongside CBs David Garcia and Michael Edwards.

Note: My talking points will come on Sunday, going to a show in Berkeley after the game.

Oakland Roots collapsed late in the game against Lexington, losing 4-1 and dropping to 7 points below the playoff line. Here is everything Ryan Martin said regarding the loss, the playoff picture, finishing, mentality, Peter Wilson's return to the starting lineup, and whether he'll have a partnership with Bruno Lapa

Here's everything Ryan Martin and David Garcia said regarding playing a complete game, the attacking woes, missed chances, progression, defensive success, Neveal Hackshaw, Garcia partnership, Mark Fisher, and an update on the NorCal Hella Cup standings

Oakland Roots make two changes from last weekend, including Mark Fisher moving into the midfield in place of Bobosi Byaruhanga and opposite Tommy McCabe. Neveal Hackshaw also gets the start at CB in place of Michael Edwards. Martin keeps the attacking trio of Bertin Jacquesson, Bruno Lapa, and Wolfgang Prentice, while the fullback combination of Jesus de Vicente on the right and Julian Bravo on the left also gets a second look. David Garcia makes his second straight start opposite Michael Edwards.

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