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Roots SC to play full 2023 season at CSU East Bay

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 05/05/23, 4:00PM EDT

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Oakland set to host doubleheader at Pioneer Stadium with W League opener for Soul on May 13


Oakland Roots SC will play its full 2023 USL Championship season at Pioneer Stadium as it continues plans for a new stadium at the Malibu Lot near the Oakland Coliseum. | Photo courtesy Oakland Roots SC

OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland Roots SC announced on Friday the club would play the remainder of the 2023 USL Championship season at Pioneer Stadium on the campus of California State University, East Bay in Hayward, California. All dates and kickoff times will remain as previously announced.

“We have had a wonderful time at Cal State East Bay,” said Oakland Roots President Lindsay Barenz. “While we are disappointed to not be able to return to Laney this season, we are thankful to the Cal State East Bay staff and Athletic Department for being so supportive and welcoming to us. The games at East Bay this season have had an incredible atmosphere thanks to our amazing fans.”

All tickets purchased for any game previously scheduled at Laney College will still be valid at Cal State East Bay. Cal State East Bay has provided the club with the ability to also welcome new fans to game days, drawing some of our largest crowds. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the season, including beer and wine.

“We are thrilled to host Oakland Roots at Pioneer Stadium for the remainder of their season,” said CSU, East Bay Athletic Director Allison Kern. “CSU, East Bay has a long history of supporting the community and we recognize the impact the Roots organization has had on the Bay Area. I am proud that we can be a partner in creating an exciting experience for the fans. Welcome, Oakland Roots!”

The Oakland Roots and Soul Sporting Club recently announced plans for a new interim stadium initiative which will be based at the Malibu Lot, adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, which will provide the Championship’s Roots, USL W League’s Soul, and USL League Two’s Project 51O a home in Oakland for the next 10 years.

The club is now set to host a doubleheader on May 13 which will see Oakland Soul play its inaugural home contest in the W League against Olympic Club at 5 p.m. PT before Roots SC hosts Orange County SC at 8 p.m. PT later in the day.

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