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As an Eagle Scout and a Pete, if you have me the choice between (1) throwing a life preserver to a drowning Pete Hegseth and I get free sandwiches for a year, or (2) I get punched directly in the dick, I’m going hungry and hurt.

Q&A with Oakland Roots’ new HC Ryan Martin The blog and local media sat down with Oakland Roots’ new head coach, Ryan Martin, for Media Day ahead of their 2026 campaign. Provided is a transcript of everything Martin said. Q: Why Oakla…

This is the good stuff from @rootsblog.bsky.social.

Ryan Martin is a great guy as well as a great coach. High hopes for @oaklandroots.bsky.social this season and moving forward.

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German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

A Farewell to Jordan Ferrell As Jon reported, and the club announced, yesterday, the Roots have parted ways with technical director Jordan Ferrell. Jordan leaves the Oakland Roots after more than 6 years–essentially as l…

I wrote some thoughts about the Roots’ parting of ways with Ferrell.

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Kismet

Oakland Roots vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks – Match Preview (August 9, 2025) Roots fans it’s game day! Roots host defending champions Colorado Springs Switchbacks at the iconic Oakland Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. on August 9, 2025. Switchbacks are celebrating their champion…

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sometimes late at night i’ll trawl ESPN+ for nonsense to fall asleep to. tonight i put on USL league one just in time to watch this guy blast his own teammate in the penis area

Loudoun United vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (July 19, 2025) Roots fans it is game day once again! Roots travel to exurban Virginia to face Loudoun United, the erstwhile farm team of D.C. United. The teams face off at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time and the match wil…

Some early morning RootsBlog to ruin your coffee.

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Oakland Roots vs. Detroit City F.C. – Match Preview (July 5, 2025) Roots Fans it is Fourth-of-July-Weekend Game Day! Roots host Detroit City F.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. In addition to being the Fourth of July Celebration, …

RootsBlog preview featuring one of my very favorite badge photoshops. Please don’t tell the Detroit fans or I’ll have to follow up with the picture of the Northern Guard crest with Kid Rock.

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Word on the street is ICE is in Oakland

I really appreciate that the (growing?) sentiment towards the administration's aggression is like yeah this is bad and dangerous and also it is mockable and these fascist cowards can eat my ass

ICE is a criminal organization willfully carrying out illegal orders and the people of California are right to resist this. respect to the fighters and power to the people

ohhh my God are u scared of protestors at Home Depot? should we tell everyone? should we call ICE? should we invite the national guard?

I keep seeing Stephen Miller tweets and every single one of them makes him sound like the most overdramatic little wizard in an anime for dumb babies

AV Alta F.C. vs. Oakland Roots – Match Preview (May 31, 2025) Roots fans it is game day again! Roots travel down to Lancaster, California, in the extant Antelope Valley to face League 1 newcomers AV Alta F.C. in the Jæegermeister Cup at 7:30p.m. on May 31. Th…

Jägermeister Cup Blog!

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“We are not all here” sign at the @nashvillesc game ⚽️ as fans stay home out of fear of ICE raids

Last night Oakland Roots fell 2-1 to San Antonio FC in their Coliseum debut. Here are my Matchday thoughts with more coverage to come from @jonathancomeaux.bsky.social and @rootsblog.bsky.social oaklandrootsblog.com/2025/03/22/o... #KnowYourRoots #Oakland

Jacquie Ovalle is not of this world.

TRANSFER: Oakland Roots transferring Johnny Rodriguez Shocker! Oakland Roots have finalized a deal to transfer striker Johnny Rodriguez, he announced on Instagram. Details on where he is landing are still emerging, but an official announcement is immi…

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Me, when Jon was throwing out these predictions:

7 predictions for Oakland Roots 2025 season Opening day is approaching for Oakland Roots on March 8 at Orange County’s Championship Soccer Stadium. 2025 perhaps represents the most important season in club history as it walks into the …

Here are 7 predictions for Oakland Roots 2025 season. Some spicy, some safe. Check it out

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Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing international striker Peter Wilson Oakland Roots announced they’ve signed a contract with Liberian and Swedish international striker Peter Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson, 28, embarks on his first venture playing professional foot…

Roots' roster continues taking shape. The absolute fella Jon Como takes a look at the newest member of the side: oaklandrootsblog.com/2025/01/29/t...

Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing FW Panos Armenakas Oakland Roots announced a blockbuster deal by USL Championship standards, signing winger and attacking midfielder Panos Armenakas. Armenakas arrives in Oakland as a former champion with Phoenix Ris…

It's a blockbuster deal by league standards. Here's more on Oakland Roots signing Panos Armenakas

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Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing GK Kendall McIntosh Oakland Roots announced they signed their incumbent starting goalkeeper, Kendall McIntosh. It marks a full circle moment for McIntosh and the club, who have targeted the veteran keeper upon its inc…

Roots have a new keeper in town. Here are my takeaways on the club signing Oakland's own, Kendall McIntosh

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Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing midfielder Tyler Gibson, what the club had to say Oakland Roots announced they signed veteran midfielder Tyler Gibson to a contract on Thursday. Gibson, 33, marks the second incoming signing for Roots after adding Kai Greene in recent weeks. Simil…

Here are my takeaways from Oakland Roots' addition of veteran midfielder Tyler Gibson: oaklandrootsblog.com/2024/12/05/t...

He's here! He's there! He's everywhere! Kai Green returns to Oakland Roots after his spell in Monterey. Adds some juice to the rivalry, slots in as a possible starter & a veteran leader. He'll inherit the spot vacated by Logue. Solid addition that will make many fans happy!

Memo Diaz announces his departure from Oakland Roots, something I heard was a possibility weeks ago. Puts an end to four great years at the club. With 7 assists, he was tied for 5th in the Western Conference. It was a joy to watch his career develop after being outcasted by El Paso.

Oakland Roots announce Gavin Glinton as head coach; the case for him, what it means, looming questions Oakland Roots announced they officially hired Gavin Glinton as its full-time head coach on Tuesday. It’s a move that comes after the club’s largest supporters groups in La Union–L…

@jonathancomeaux.bsky.social looked at the Glinton hire and what it means and what questions we have going into the offseason.

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There's also an obvious case to be made that what amounts to the same approach as last year is not going to cut it