Articles by Michael Koenig

The Oakland Roots’ defense kept them within striking distance, but Phoenix Rising’s first goal of the season was enough for them to earn their first win of the season on Saturday night. The two clubs […]

It was a banner night for the youngest players on the Oakland Roots roster, as four players from the club’s development squad, Project 51O, helped lead the team to a 1-1 draw with the Charleston […]

After nearly five months of agony over the disappointing end to the 2023 season, the Oakland Roots opened the 2024 campaign with a 2-1 win over Indy Eleven in front of a sellout crowd at […]

In a winner-take-all match to decide the final playoff berth, El Paso Locomotive FC ended the Oakland Roots’ season with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. The match was played at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward […]

In a familiar pattern, the Oakland Roots scored first, but their defense withered under a late first half onslaught, enabling San Diego Loyal SC to claim a 4-2 victory on Saturday night in the home […]

For the second consecutive match, the Oakland Roots got off to a quick start but faded, resulting in a 3-1 loss to Orange County SC at Championship Soccer Stadium on Wednesday night. At first, the […]

The Oakland Roots’ home woes continued in their 1-0 loss to FC Tulsa at Pioneer Stadium on Saturday night. The Roots were unable to win any of their six home matches against Eastern Conference teams […]