Oakland Roots soccer group eyes short-term residence at Coliseum

(BCN) — The Oakland Roots skilled soccer group desires to proceed taking part in on the Coliseum for the “short-term” following the 2025 season, in line with group officers. The membership introduced Wednesday it has deserted plans to construct a short lived stadium within the “Malibu Lot” close to the Coliseum and as an alternative will signal a one-year lease for the 17 residence video games scheduled for this 12 months.

“We remain dedicated to building something sustainable and deeply rooted in Oakland, and we look forward to continuing this journey alongside our supporters and partners,” group president Lindsay Barenz mentioned in a information launch Wednesday.

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The group performed the final two seasons at California State College East Bay in Hayward. Finally, it want to elevate the ladies’s group Soul SC to skilled standing and now have them play on the Coliseum.

“Oakland Roots and Soul are committed to securing a permanent home in Oakland, and this decision allows us to focus our efforts on making that vision a reality,” Barenz mentioned.

The Coliseum is within the technique of being bought from the co-ownership of Alameda County and town of Oakland to the African American Sports activities and Leisure Group.

“As we work towards our shared objectives of a brighter future for East Oakland, we look forward to our continued cooperation and would be open to working with Oakland Roots for a longer stay at the Coliseum,” AASEG’s Ray Bobbitt mentioned.

The Roots play a 34-game season that begins March 8 with an away match in opposition to Orange County SC. The primary residence sport is March 22 in opposition to San Antonio FC.

The Coliseum is the previous residence of the Athletics, a Main League Baseball group, and the Raiders, a Nationwide Soccer League group. The Raiders moved to Las Vegas in 2020 and the A’s performed their final season in Oakland in 2024 with the intention of additionally shifting to Las Vegas whereas taking part in in West Sacramento within the meantime.