OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland Roots Sports Club announced on Thursday it had mutually agreed to part ways with Technical Director Jordan Ferrell at the end of the year. The decision concludes Ferrell’s tenure with the club which began in 2019.

Ferrell first joined Roots as an Assistant Coach before serving as Head Coach and later transitioning into the role of Technical Director in 2021.

“Jordan has been an important part of building this Club from the beginning,” said Roots President Lindsay Barenz. “His passion for Oakland, his leadership through our early years on the field, and his commitment to both Roots and Soul have helped shape who we are today. We are sincerely grateful for all he has poured into this organization, and we wish him the best as he pursues coaching opportunities.”

During two seasons as Head Coach, Ferrell led Roots to the 2020 NISA Championship Final and the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs, earning the club’s first playoff win. As Technical Director he oversaw the establishment and growth of Project 51O, developing talent from Oakland and adjacent communities into the collegiate and professional ranks, and helped establish Oakland Soul SC as one of the top-performing sides in the USL W League.

“For the past six years, it has been my pleasure to plant and water the seeds of football across all levels of this great club,” said Ferrell. “From a perfect hat-trick to mark Roots’ first ever match at Laney to Peter [Wilson] sealing the Golden Boot in the last match of our inaugural season at the Coliseum, we have proven the magic of Oakland and the power of the beautiful game on the pitch.

“To our fans, thank you for giving us the beat of The Town to play football to and for holding us accountable for building a club that’s authentically Oakland. To the players, staff, and ownership, thank you for your trust, your relentless commitment, and for sharing in the dream of building something special. I leave with immense pride in what we’ve established together and full belief that the roots we’ve planted will continue to grow stronger for years to come.”

Roots also announced it will be changing its technical department’s staffing and structure in advance of the 2026 USL Championship season. Additional updates will be announced in the coming days and weeks.