Oakland Roots on game day

Oakland Roots Lose Hard Fought Battle 1-0 Away in San Jose to Fall out of the U.S. Open Cup

Oakland Roots sat back and absorbed pressure for most of the opening 45 minutes of play as they took on MLS opposition Tuesday night in U.S. Open Cup Play. The home side San Jose Earthquakes, while on the front foot, did not threaten the goal of Paul Blanchette for most of the opening period. The best chances of the first half fell in the final 5 minutes as both Jeciel Cedeño and Johnny Rodriguez had dangerous effor... Full Story