We have hot stove news with the off-season in full swing.
A bit late on the news on the 2025 champions with Gotham FC winning the NWSL title at PayPal Park 1-0 over Washington thanks to a late goal from Rose Lavelle. Doug and Elysia have their takes on that match played on November 22.
NWSL Championship shows Bay FC Fans the possible
As for MLS, to no one’s surprise (or some) Inter Miami win 3-1 over the Vancouver Whitecaps on December 5 giving Lionel Messi and his old friends a title to go along with the Leagues Cup and Supporters Shield.
The latest Roots takes are here courtesy of Soccer Bay Area and The Roots Blog with the carousel of players coming and going along with the recent coaching change.
Oakland Roots changes start: say hello to Ryan Martin, bye to Jordan Ferrell and many players
Oakland Roots officially sign former Loudoun United midfielder Tommy McCabe
We have more hot stove news from Bay FC along with the new head coach and assistant name to take over the helm. The team announced their roster moves last week with the acquisition of Brooklyn Courtnall from North Carolina with her loan now becoming permanent, and the release of Jordan Brewster, Leah Freeman, Rachel Hill, Melissa Lowder, Catherine Paulson and Kiki Pickett.
Again, Doug at Soccer Bay Area has the story on new coach Emma Coates and assistant Gemma Davies.
Bay FC names Emma Coates and Gemma Davies to lead team in 2026
The World Cup draw was conducted on December 5 and the schedule is finally set. While the USA will be drawn with Paraguay, Australia, and one more opponent to be determined (Slovakia/Kosovo/Turkey/Romania) at a playoff tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico in March the teams that will be playing at Levi’s Stadium are now official.
Saturday, June 13, 2026: Qatar vs. Switzerland, 12 pm PDT
Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Austria vs. Jordan, 9 pm PDT
Friday, June 19, 2026: UEFA Playoff C Winner vs. Paraguay, 9 pm PDT
NOTE: The UEFA Playoff C Winner will be one of the following four teams: Slovakia/Kosovo/Turkey/Romania
Monday, June 22, 2026: Jordan vs. Algeria, 8 pm PDT
Thursday, June 25, 2026: Paraguay vs. Australia, 7 pm PDT
Once again, Doug of Soccer Bay Area has his analysis on what the schedule will entail. There is a possibility that if the USA wins their group they will play Wednesday, July 1st against the 3rd place winner to be determined.
Here are the teams that will play at Levi’s Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The US Open Cup seedings are set, and the tournament will be truncated due to the World Cup. El Farolito, Sacramento, San Ramon FC, and the San Jose Earthquakes will take part in the 2026 edition. The Oakland Roots and Monterey Bay are the two local omissions as a casualty of the reduced teams of 48 from 64 clubs. Doug at Soccer Bay Area has a summary of that news.
San Ramon FC battle fog, The Olympic Club to clinch spot in 2026 US Open Cup
2026 US Open Cup format includes Bay Area’s El Farolito, San Ramon FC, San Jose Earthquakes, but no Oakland Roots
We like to thank Soccer Bay Area, the Oakland Roots Blog, and the Rocha Report for allowing us to share their articles on this site. Also our appreciation goes to Jason and Bridget for covering select matches this year–again thanks to both for their photo coverage. Stay tuned for more news between now and the start of the 2026 season.
