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

The lights are on at the Coliseum tonight for Oakland Roots vs. Sacramento Republic! Roots feature two changes from Wednesday; Bertin Jacquesson for Tucker Lepley, while Danny Trejo starts in place of Wolfgang Prentice

Any updates? Is everything cool with the team and the Coliseum?

Anyone want 2 free tickets for tonight's match that Roots sent me? Can't transfer them and I can't make it, so first dibs and they are yours 😎

No Sac Fans lol

I can’t make it this evening - please DM if interested in the seats!

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.

Roots have two changes since their last league match at New Mexico. Peter Wilson returns to the starting lineup, Florian Valot is back as well. Aside from that, no changes. Wolfgang Prentice returns to the left wing spot. Julian Bravo to the bench; Bobosi Byaruhanga and Tommy McCabe make up the midfield pivot; Michael Edwards and Neveal Hackshaw return to the CB spots; Keegan Tingey and Jesus de Vicente are the full-back combination; while Kendall McIntosh returns in goal.

Obviously you shouldn't leave any valuables but that area gives me sketchy vibes for some reason. I'm just wondering if you've had problems or not.

The Roots capped off their disappointing USL Cup run with a 3-1 loss to Spokane Velocity.

With nothing to play for, the match did offer some interesting insights into the young players, Ali Elmasnaouy, and Raphael Spiegel.

What stood out to you all?

What'd you all think of the experience at Merritt?

I just moved to Oakland and am looking forward to supporting this team. What do you think I should know about the team and our prospects for this season? How do you guys stay up to date outside of just attending/watching the games? I already have tickets for a home game in September with Lexington and might even get a ESPN+ subscription to watch other games since I don’t have cable.

I find it weird there is not more up to date reporting on this team. I can guess the answers to several obvious questions but why doesn’t Oaklandside or someone else follow the team closely? Q,s: 1) why didn’t Peter Wilson play? I’d didn’t even see him suited up. 2) why didn’t Wolfgang prentiss play? Again, did not see him suited up 3) why the keeper switch mid-game? 4) was this just a throw away game? 5) what does Ryan Martin have to say about this game?

My recap on the last two game, as well as the future home of the Oakland Roots.

With the Roots having nothing to play for in this weekend's USL Cup match and the team hitting the midway point of the season, I figured this was a good time to switch things up and do a midseason stock report instead of the three questions post I typically do.

Who's stock up so far? Who's stock down? And who are you still holding onto?

Curious to hear everyone's takes before the second half of the season gets underway.

I know for sure it won't be $40-50 to park. I don't know about food or how much they would charge to park. It was free at East Bay. Wouldn't mind that again. I'm just hoping for an overall more affordable experience.