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33-663: The club was formed in July 2018, and would be known as Oakland Roots Sports Club. The club originally was slated to play in the NPSL Founders Cup , but the club ultimately withdrew and instead joined the National Independent Soccer Association , a Division III sanctioned United States Soccer Federation professional league. Oakland Roots began by signing three Oakland-raised players in the spring of 2019: Devante Dubose , Julio Cervantes and Yohannes Harish. This

66-655: A bye to the Finals Six teams participated in the NPSL Members Cup, formerly known as the NPSL Founders Cup, a competition that ran from August to October 2019 after the conclusion of the regular 2019 NPSL season. It was intended to lead to a new professional league beginning play in the spring of 2020. Several other clubs were initially announced to be part of the tournament. California United Strikers FC officially announced on Twitter that it had withdrawn from both

99-589: A community outreach effort. The club joined the Common Goal movement on June 30, 2020, as the first soccer club in the United States to do so. The team pledged to donate one percent of the team's payroll and one percent of all future ticket revenue to help address social inequality. The club created the Oakland Roots Justice Fund is a charitable fund to support racial and gender justice. The club stated

132-612: A game in the 2019 NBA playoffs. Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B performed before the club's final home game of 2019. Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors wore a Roots t-shirt on the bench during a regular season NBA game. Roots merchandise featured in Kehlani 's video "All me" on February 13, 2020. Underground rappers Murs and The Grouch performed prior to the team's March 7, 2020 match against Michigan Stars FC . The club partners with local non-profit organizations as part of

165-440: A score of 2–0. Oakland Roots sold out all four of their home games in the 2019 fall season averaging 4,927 fans, including a record 5,723 in their final home game, a 1–1 draw vs Los Angeles Force . On October 31, 2019, Oakland Roots and Bravo mutually agreed to part ways. On December 3, 2019, Oakland Roots announced Jordan Ferrell as the club's new head coach. The Roots opened their second season at home once again in front of

198-452: A sold-out crowd of 5,603. The match against Chattanooga FC would end in a 1–1 draw when McInerney scored in the 93rd minute of the match after the Roots were forced to play a man down from a first-half red card. The Roots followed this up by winning their first-ever NISA league match the following weekend vs Michigan Stars FC 2–1. On April 27, 2020, following an extended stoppage of play due to

231-759: Is an American professional soccer team based in the Greater Los Angeles area town of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, California , United States that plays in MLS Next Pro , the third tier of the United States soccer league system . It is the reserve team of the LA Galaxy and was formerly known as LA Galaxy II from its founding in 2014 until 2024. The team previously played in the USL Championship until

264-576: Is in reference to E-40's single, while “Roots Radicals” is an ode to the East Bay Punk Rock band Rancid . The Oakland Roots reserve team, Project 51O , was launched on December 9, 2019. Originally set to compete in the National Premier Soccer League for the 2020 season , the team only played one match, a win over Napa Valley 1839 FC , before the season was halted and eventually cancelled due to COVID-19. On September 17, 2020,

297-1061: Is part of the 107th season of FIFA -sanctioned soccer in the United States and the 17th season of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Miami FC , formerly "Miami FC 2," are the defending champion. Six members of the NPSL will participate in the inaugural NPSL Members Cup tournament immediately following the 2019 regular season. Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score Bold = winner * = after extra time , ( ) = penalty shootout score |note= New York Cosmos B had

330-522: The COVID-19 pandemic , NISA announced the cancellation of the 2020 spring season. In the abridged 2020 fall regular season , Oakland finished first in the three team Western Conference, with Matthew Fondy leading the team with two goals. The Roots finished atop its group in the NISA Fall Championship, and beat Chattanooga FC in the national semifinal, before falling to Detroit City FC , 2–1, in

363-431: The 2022 season. For Roots games the pitch was widened using a modular turf system. The stadium had room for 3,500 seated and up to 5,500+ with standing room. In 2023, Laney College installed a new turf system which proved incompatible with the modular system used by the Roots. This led the club to shift home matches to Pioneer Stadium on the campus of CSU East Bay for the entirety of the 2023 season. In August 2024, it

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396-646: The COVID-19 Pandemic. The team went on to play multiple games at Las Positas College before finishing the season back home at Laney. The club had just one win through their first 13 games. The club placed dead last in the USL Power Rankings in August. The team initiated a massive turnaround with a 2-1 victory at Merritt College, propelled by goals from Ornstil and Harish. Following this triumph, Oakland proceeded to secure 34 points in 19 games, ultimately earning

429-460: The Founders Cup and subsequent league on March 1, 2019 and were replaced by Napa Valley 1839 FC on March 7, 2019. On June 27, 2019, Oakland Roots SC announced its intent to join the upcoming National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) in fall 2019, where they joined Cal United . They would therefore be dropping out of the tournament "to focus on NISA as (their) preferred path forward." When

462-720: The Galaxy Academy and the LA Galaxy.” The club's first match took place on February 13, 2014, as they defeated Fresno Fuego of the USL Premier Development League 2–1. Travis Bowen scored the team's first-ever goal. The team made its USL Pro debut on March 22, 2014, defeating the league's other LA club, the Orange County Blues FC , 3–1 at home. Charlie Rugg scored their first goal in USL Pro competition. In

495-466: The Roots announced they were leasing the former Oakland Raiders practice facility in Alameda, California as their training facility. On December 30, 2021, the Roots announced Juan Guerra as the club's fourth head coach. On October 23, 2022, the Roots upset San Diego Loyal 3–0 in the first round of the playoffs. This punched their ticket to play San Antonio, where they lost 3–0. On September 18, 2023,

528-513: The Roots ownership group. Oakland Roots picked up their first USL Championship win on May 23 at LA Galaxy II when striker Jeremy Bokila scored in stoppage time to give Oakland the 3–2 win. The team was set to kick off the USL Championship home season on June 19 against Sacramento Republic FC , but the match was called off due to field issues. This was then followed by multiple games being called off due to USL health and safety protocols during

561-500: The USL championship. The Galaxy II were defeated in the championship game. Daniel Steres was again named Defender of the Year. MLS announced that it would be one of the new eight teams to join MLS Next Pro in 2023. In March 2024, the team announced a partial relocation to Thousand Oaks, California and rebranded to Ventura County FC. The club currently plays at William Roland Stadium on

594-602: The campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. The team previously played in the Track & Field Facility at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California Occasional games would be played at the main stadium at Dignity Health Sports Park, which holds 27,000 attendees and is the home of the LA Galaxy first team. When in USL, LA Galaxy II competed in the 405 Derby against rivals Orange County SC . In 2022

627-573: The competition officially re-branded on July 24, 2019, ASC San Diego , Cal FC , FC Arizona , Miami FC , and Miami United FC had been removed, Miami FC joining NISA , while the Michigan Stars FC had been added. On August 15, Chattanooga and Detroit City were both announced to be joining NISA in the spring of 2020. Michigan Stars were also confirmed to be joining NISA on September 21. And New York Cosmos ended up later joining, in 2020. LA Galaxy II Ventura County Fútbol Club

660-565: The development idea was scrapped in May 2020. The team's territorial rights were later sold to the Roots. In November 2020, Oakland Roots announced the signing of Oakland born, Richmond, California raised midfielder Saalih Muhammad via a transfer from New Mexico United as the club's first USL Championship player. This was followed by the early December signings of Oakland raised Max Ornstil and re-signings of Yohannes Harish and Tarn Weir, as well as many others. In April 2021, Marshawn Lynch joined

693-485: The end of the 2022 season. It was announced on January 29, 2014, that the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer would be fielding their own team in the USL Pro to serve as their reserve team beginning with the 2014 USL Pro season . The Galaxy chose to create their own team in the league instead of affiliating with a current USL Pro team after the two leagues formed a partnership the previous year. The current assistant coach of

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726-609: The final Pacific Division playoff position on the last day of the season after a 1-0 win against Sporting Kansas City II . Oakland upset the Mountain Division Champions El Paso Locomotive in the first round of the playoffs, breaking a 470-day home unbeaten run by the Texas side. The Roots’ playoff run came to an end the following weekend when the team lost 6–5 on penalties against Orange County SC after 120 minutes of scoreless action. On December 21, 2021,

759-453: The final. On September 15, 2020, the team announced they would be moving from the third-division NISA to the second-division USL Championship . Initially, in 2017, the USL approved a bid from real estate developer Mark Hall to bring a soccer team to Concord, California , instead of Oakland. The team, called USL East Bay , planned to play in a 15,000+ seat soccer-specific stadium complex before

792-454: The fund would support new and existing initiatives by the Roots and community partners to "support causes at the intersection of racial and gender justice." The fund was established with donations by the Roots investor group. Oakland Roots has six main supporters groups; Roots Radicals, La Brigada Del Pueblo, Oakland 68s, Homegrown Hooligans, Forever Oakland and Los Roots. "The Function" is a coalition of fans from all six groups. "The Function"

825-503: The inaugural 2019–20 NISA season as the league's first game, at home in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 4,500. McInerney would score a first-half perfect hat-trick in a match that would eventually end up in a 3–3 draw. Oakland Roots played eight games in their inaugural season: six in NISA and two friendlies against Mexican clubs FC Juarez and Atlético Zacatepec . The club picked up their first win at home against Atlético Zacatepec by

858-550: The regular season, the Galaxy II earned third place in the league's standings, having a 15–6–7 (W-L-T) record, qualifying for the playoffs. The Galaxy II had faced against the Rochester Rhinos during the quarter finals, who they defeated and advance to face Sacramento Republic FC in the semifinals. The Galaxy II were defeated against Sacramento Republic therefore being eliminated, and ending their inaugural season. Daniel Steres

891-581: The reserve team, Galaxy President Chris Klein said, “The creation of LA Galaxy II, through USL PRO, provides the Galaxy with a fully realized, in-house player development program starting with the Under-12 Academy through the LA Galaxy first team. The investment of AEG and the Galaxy for LA Galaxy II will allow us to continue to develop the best players in Southern California while closing the gap between

924-474: The senior squad, Curt Onalfo , would become head coach of the reserve squad. The club would play its home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park 's Track & Field Stadium, a 1,200-seat stadium near the main stadium, home to the senior club. Onalfo had led the Galaxy's previous reserve squad to two consecutive MLS Reserve League West Division titles. In the process, the LA Galaxy became the first MLS club to own and operate its own USL Pro side. About forming

957-975: The team announced it would compete in USL League Two beginning with the 2021 season. They eventually would forgo the season and start play in 2022. On May 24, 2022, Oakland Roots SC launched their women's team, Oakland Soul, to play in the USL W League beginning in the 2023 season. The team plans to join the USL Super League , a new professional women's league, in 2025 upon completion of a new stadium shared with Roots SC. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. National Independent Soccer Association Women's: Women's: NPSL Founders Cup The 2019 National Premier Soccer League season

990-458: The team announced that Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong joined the ownership group for the Roots. Additionally, the team opened for community investment and ownership that month. On October 26, 2023, the team announced that NBA Head Coach Jason Kidd joined the ownership group for the Roots. Roots home matches were played at Laney College Football Stadium , a multi-purpose stadium located near Lake Merritt, from their inauguration through

1023-512: Was announced that the Roots would play the 2025 season at the Oakland Coliseum . Local sporting and music culture has featured the club's crest, designed by Matthew Wolff . Roots merchandise has been featured in two G-Eazy videos “West Coast” and "Bang". A Roots shirt also appeared in Zion I "Flame Go" Video a few months later. Oakland native Damian Lillard wore Oakland Roots merchandise before

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1056-490: Was followed by the signing of several higher-profile players as the club built out its inaugural rosters. Those players included former San Jose native and MLS player Benji Joya , former Honduran World Cup veteran and San Jose Earthquake Victor Bernardez , and former first-round MLS draft pick Jack McInerney . The club announced Bay Area native and former MLS player and Colorado Rapids technical director Paul Bravo as its first head coach on May 9, 2019. The club opened

1089-530: Was named captain, and was named Defender of the Year. Los Dos finished 5th in the Western Conference during the regular season of the newly formatted USL. During the playoffs, The Galaxy II defeated Sacramento Republic in overtime, advancing to face first seeded OKC Energy in the Conference Finals. Los Dos became Conference champions, after defeating OKC Energy, and went on to face Rochester Rhinos in

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