The weekly coverage was from San Jose where the Quakes lost to Minnesota 1-0.
The Roots had a major roster turnover this past season and the newcomers are supposed to provide an improved level of play this season. Also the team kicked off their 2025 season on the road at Orange County. Doug at Soccer Bay Area has the team scoop from the Oakland beat.
Here are Oakland Roots’ new players for 2025
Oakland Roots tripped up in season opener
Jon at the Roots Blog has his own take on the team’s upgrades and the 4-2 loss against Orange County.
Oakland Roots changing ‘entitlement’ within locker room
Oakland Roots drop opener 4-2 to Orange County
Oakland Roots top-10 player ratings vs. Orange County
Some distractions are coming out from the Bay FC camp as they prepare for their 2025 opener on the road at Utah. NBC Bay Area has the report that was from the San Francisco Chronicle about the allegations made against the coaching staff.
In better news, the team has unveiled designs of their future training facility at Treasure Island with a scheduled open for 2027. The Glens of USL League Two and the USL-W League will also have their own quarters along with a mini-stadium on the island to begin play in May.
Once again, Doug has his report on the Quakes loss.
SJ Quakes lose first game of season