Exciting News for Oakland Sports Fans!

Breaking Now News is thrilled to announce that the Oakland Coliseum will continue to host pro sports after the A's departure. The Oakland Roots, Oakland's men's professional soccer team, have secured a deal to play their home games at the historic Oakland Coliseum starting in 2025.

Details of the Deal

The Oakland Roots have signed a $3 million agreement to make the Coliseum their new home turf. This move comes as a significant development for the team, as they currently play at California State University, East Bay.

Exciting Plans Ahead

Although the Oakland Coliseum seats 63,000, which is more than the Roots' average attendance of 4,000, the team has plans to build a new 10,000-seat soccer stadium on a section of the parking lot. This project has been in the works for about a year and is set to provide an intimate setting for fans to enjoy the games.

About the Teams

• The Oakland Roots were founded in 2018 and play in the Division II USL Championship league.
• The Oakland Soul, a pre-professional women's team, aims to join the new professional women's USL Super League next season.
• Both teams are not part of the most prominent US soccer leagues but have been making waves in their respective divisions.

Exciting Developments

Ownership of the Oakland Coliseum will soon be transferred to the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG). The group plans to revamp the entire site for future sporting events, including a potential NFL expansion team.

Moreover, the Oakland Roots have a star-studded ownership group that includes former Oakland Raider Marshawn Lynch, Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong, and Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who hails from Oakland.

What do you think?

• Do you believe the Oakland Roots will thrive at the Oakland Coliseum?
• Should the city of Oakland prioritize sports investments over other infrastructure projects?
• Is the move to the Oakland Coliseum a smart business decision for the Roots?