Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots shock San Diego in playoffs
For the second year in a row, the Oakland Roots snuck into the USL Playoffs as the final seed. For the second year in a row, the Oakland Roots shocked a heavily favored team to […]
Articles by Douglas Zimmerman
Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots squeeze into playoffs despite loss
Luckily the Oakland Roots had already done enough work this season to make the USL Championship Playoffs. Despite losing 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the Oakland Roots qualified for the postseason after finishing in seventh […]
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes end transition season with tie
The 2022 season will be known as the end of the Matias Almeyda era and the prequel of Luchi Gonzalez’s tenure. In between, it was mostly a season to forget for the San Jose Earthquakes […]
Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots claim valuable win against Hartford Athletic
Despite traveling across the county and facing a team that won in its last three home games, the Oakland Roots delivered a playoff-intensity performance to defeat Hartford Athletic 3-1. “Coming away from home and getting […]
Oakland Roots
Azocar’s strike helps Oakland Roots finally climb into playoff position
It took until the third-to-last week of the USL season, but the Oakland Roots finally find themselves in a playoff position in the standings after their 2-1 victory over Birmingham Legion. Winger Juan Azocar’s goal […]
San Jose Earthquakes
Hello San Francisco: SJ Earthquakes II to play MLS Next Pro game at USF
It’s been almost five years, but San Francisco will finally host a competitive pro soccer game when the San Jose Earthquakes II take on Real Monarch at USF’s Negoesco field on Friday, Sept. 9th at […]
Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots make public their stadium search
After four years of playing second fiddle at Laney College’s football stadium, the Oakland Roots publicly announced their search for a home of their own. The new stadium will also house Oakland Soul SC, the […]
Women's Soccer
Bay Area Women’s College Soccer: Week 1
After two consecutive College Cup appearances, Santa Clara’s Women’s soccer has some work cut out for them to make it three appearances in a row. Ranked in the pre-season national polls in 5th place, the […]
Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots finally lose to Sacramento Republic
The Oakland Roots were unable to crack an organized Sacramento Republic effort and fell on the road 1-0 on Saturday night. Despite the home side allowing the Roots to control the majority of possession during […]
Oakland Roots
New Coach, New Life: Oakland Roots upset San Diego Loyal, jump back into playoff race
An inspired effort by the Oakland Roots earned the team a 3-1 victory over San Diego Loyal for their most impressive victory of the season. Unlike most of the season under former coach Juan Guerra, […]