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Our weekly highlights were from San Jose with two Bay Area clubs meeting for the first time with something at stake and a Saturday at San Francisco for a home opener–again between two Bay Area teams.  There was also a return leg the next day–same place different league.

Quakes win at Colorado after losing 2-0 late in the first half.

Roots lose at New Mexico and the usual people have their takes on the game.

A Pair of Defensive Lapses Doom Oakland Roots to Defeat in New Mexico

Mistakes kill Oakland Roots in 2-1 loss to New Mexico; Roster build, Dom Dwyer, Memo Diaz, more

Bay FC lose at Orlando and are held to zero goals for the first time.  Once again Doug at Soccer Bay Area reports on the match.

Bay FC finally held scoreless in 1-0 loss to Orlando Pride

The Town FC played a game and wins 1-0.

The USL-W and League Two highlights are here from Doug at Soccer Bay Area.

Oakland Soul roll in home opener – USL W, League 2 Roundup

The NWSL highlights are here too this time with Mike at Soccer Bay Area telling the story.

NPSL Golden Gate Conference: Week 9 Roundup

Finally the US Open Cup with the Roots Blog and Soccer Bay Area reporting on the match.  Jon at the Roots Blog gives his takes on the Soul and what to expect, as well as the current state of the Roots with the recent coaching change.

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. San Jose Earthquakes, U.S. Open Cup (May 7, 2024)

Oakland Roots & Soul talking points; San Jose Earthquakes, Gavin Glinton, Soul season-opener, more

Bouda’s blast propels SJ Quakes past Oakland Roots in US Open Cup Battle of the Bay

El Farolito score three first half goals in succession to win 3-0 over California Odyssey (Clovis, CA)

Our photo album is here.

Next up for El Farolito is a road trip to Sacramento to face the Gold on Saturday May 18 at 7pm, while California Odyssey return home to play San Ramon on the same day and time.

In the home opener at Boxer SF City defeat the Oakland Roots developmental team Project 51O 2-0.

Our photo album is here.

Next up for SF City is another home match against Academica SC (Turlock) on Saturday May 18 at 3pm.   Project 51O will kick off their home campaign at the former Oakland Raiders complex against newcomers Almaden (San Jose) on the same day 2pm start.

After five years since the Roots debut in 2019 they finally meet the Quakes in a match that counts in the single elimination US Open Cup.  The match goes to the San Jose who defeat Oakland 1-0 with a late second half goal from Ousseni Bouda.

The Quakes fielded mostly reserves although Jackson Yueill was a second half substitute while the Roots lineup contained a mix of their main team and reserves.  New signee Dom Dwyer was present with the team but did not play.

Our photo album is here, with all the sights from the stands and the pitch:

Next up for the Quakes is a return to league play on the road at Colorado on Saturday May 11 at 6:30pm.  With the team advancing their next opponent in the tournament will be at Sacramento on May 21.  They defeated Monterey Bay 2-0 to advance against San Jose.  The eliminated Roots return to USL Championship play with a road match at New Mexico this Saturday at 6pm.

Our weekly highlights are from four matches:

Wednesday at San Jose

Friday at Moraga

Saturday at Santa Clara

Sunday at San Jose

The Town FC lose a heartbreaker against Houston in penalty kicks.  Doug at Soccer Bay Area has his story from the match.

The Town FC lose PK shootout in St. Mary’s debut

The Roots scoop from their draw are here from Soccer Bay Area and The Roots Blog.

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. San Antonio FC (May 4, 2024)

Oakland Roots Rest Regulars for Most of Match and Still Earn a Point in San Antonio

The Quakes win against LAFC at Levi’s Stadium and yes, one player from a legendary pedigree comes off the bench.  Kevin at Soccer Bay Area writes how the match unfolded before 44k in attendance.

New star on the big stage: Hernán López debuts for Earthquakes in massive win over LAFC

Bay FC ended up playing two games and while on Wednesday they couldn’t get off the ground on Sunday they had the lead only to let it slip away but not without excitement.  Soccer Bay Area again has their takes on both matches with Doug reporting against Portland and Kevin highlighting the Chicago match.

Shorthanded Bay FC remain confident in their approach, but drop fourth game in a row

What we learned: Bay FC loses another game late, this time to Portland

The Soul kicked off their 2024 season at Stockton.  Once again Jon at the Roots Blog reports from the game:

Live Blog: Oakland Soul vs. Stockton Cargo (May 5, 2024)

To close, Mike at Soccer Bay Area has the NPSL roundup.  We at 3poinsport need to return to this beat (along with the USL League Two assignment) and very soon.  Check it out and thank you for your support.

NPSL Golden Gate Conference: Week 8 Roundup

Once again Bay FC got off to an early lead with a Tess Boade goal in the 8th minute by way of a deflection from an attempted clearance from Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.  However the lead was not to be as the Red Stars equalized in the 30th minute with a goal from Penelope Hocking.  The visitors eventually went ahead with a second half tally from Ally Schlegel in the 63rd minute.  Bay FC goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland made a penalty kick save in the 80th minute from Chicago forward Mallory Swanson to keep the score at 2-1 but the team could not draw even at the end with the home team suffering their 4th consecutive loss.

Our photo album is finally up and can be viewed here.

Next up for Bay FC is a road trip to Orlando on Saturday May 11 at 4:30pm while Chicago returns home to play Utah Royals on Sunday May 12 at 2:30pm.

The Quakes defeat LAFC 3-1 before a crowd of 43,774 at Levi’s Stadium.

Rodrigues opened up the scoring for the Quakes with his goal early in the 5th minute.  Most of the goals were in the second half with Amahl Pellegrino extending the lead for the home team 10 minutes into the second half.  Another insurance goal was scored by Denis Bouanga of LAFC who directed the ball into his own net giving the Quakes a 3-0 lead.   Cristian Olivera finally scored for the visitors in the 69th minute but that was their tally giving the home team a win.

The photo album is up, along with highlights from the fan fest outside of the stadium.

The Quakes play in the US Open Cup against local rival Oakland Roots (USL Championship) at PayPal Park on Tuesday May 7 at 7pm before returning to league play Saturday May 11 at Colorado 6:30 pm kickoff. LAFC continue their road trip with a match at Las Vegas Lights (USL Championship) in the same tournament on Wednesday May 8 at 7:30 pm before returning home to face Vancouver on Saturday 7:30 kickoff.

At the campus of St. Mary’s College in Moraga The Town FC hosted their first official home game after playing at the host grounds at PayPal Park in San Jose.  Roka Tsunehara opened up the scoring for the hosts with his 53rd minute goal, but it was Diego Gonzalez of Houston who drew the game even with his strike six minutes into stoppage time.  The match was settled on penalty kicks with Houston making all of their shots and Casey Walls of The Town FC being stopped by Xavier Valdez giving the visitors the win.

The photo album can be found here.

Also, Doug at Soccer Bay Area has a detailed take on the match.

The Town FC lose PK shootout in St. Mary’s debut

The Town FC continue their homestand and host FC Dallas affiliate North Texas SC at Moraga on Sunday May 12 at 5pm, while the Dynamo reserves continue their road trip to Utah to face Real Monarchs on Wednesday May 8 at 7pm.

Bay FC returned home for a two game series with the first against the Portland Thorns.  Once again the team fell behind as Payton Linnehan opened up the scoring for the visitors with her goal in the second minute.  The team had to play catch up again this time with a goal from Sophia Smith five minutes later to give the Thorns a 2-0 lead.

However it was another comeback from the home team thanks to a late first half goal from Rachel Kundananji in the 41st minute to cut the deficit to 2-1.  Deyna Castellanos once again provided the offensive spark to draw the team even at 2-2 in the 60th minute.  Unfortunately it was Smith playing spoiler with her brace as she scored the game winning goal in the 70th minute to give the Thorns the 3-2 win.  The loss was Bay FC’s third consecutive defeat.

Our photo album is here.

Both teams have a quick turnaround as Bay FC will host again, this time against Chicago Red Stars on Sunday May 5 at 5pm.  Portland will return home to play against Washington on Saturday May 4 at 7pm.

The weekly tour went to Sacramento to see Republic win 3-1 and to stay on top of the USL Championship Western Conference standings.

A ton of Oakland news from Soccer Bay Area and the Roots Blog with a loss at home and some major changes in between–the team has been heading in the opposite direction and right now will be trying to catch up to the top of the standings–yes, to their rival to the north.  Also the Roots land a big name to their roster.

Switchbacks’ Speed Too Much for Shorthanded Oakland Roots

Live Blog: Oakland Roots vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Oakland Roots add ex-MLS’er Dom Dwyer to help bolster attack

Oakland Roots sign veteran striker Dom Dwyer, what the club had to say

After slow start, Oakland Roots part ways with head coach Noah Delgado

BREAKING: Oakland Roots part ways with Noah Delgado, name Gavin Glinton interim-HC

What Oakland Roots had to say about firing Noah Delgado

There’s some news on the Roots/Soul stadium front with Jon from the Roots Blog providing insight on the current situation.

Latest on Malibu Lot & Harbor Bay Parkway training facility

The Quakes earn a 1-1 draw at Nashville thanks to Jack Skahan’s second half goal to draw the game even.  Next for them is a big match at the home of the NFL 49ers against LAFC continuing a tradition that began last year.

Also the team lands a Designated Player from Argentina.  The new signee has a pedigree and is related to a late great legend.

Bay FC lose 2-1 to San Diego on the road.  Asisat Oshoala scored in the second half to tie the game but once again the draw was blown with Jayden Shaw scoring the winner for the Wave late in the second half. The team returns home for two games against Portland and Chicago.

The Town FC lose at Tacoma.

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