Oakland Roots' Bryan Tamacas on game day

Roots Blank Tampa Bay Rowdies at Home, Win 1-0

In the second game of a home double-header that featured an early win from women's side Oakland Soul, Roots held onto a 1-0 victory in the East Bay versus visiting Tampa Bay Rowdies. The match began with little fanfare, neither side seeming to be able to gain momentum. The brightest area for Roots in the first half was the play of goalkeeper Tim Syrel who made some key early saves to keep the match level heading into halfti... Full Story