As Published by Oakland Roots
Oakland, Calif. (July 25, 2019) – Oakland Roots will call Laney College’s historic stadium
home for the 2019 season.
Laney’s history dates back to 1927 when it was known as Central Trade School at 12th and Jefferson. The campus was formally renamed Joseph C. Laney Trade and Technical Institute in 1953, and experienced a rebirth when moving into the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) in 1964. Today, Laney is the largest of the four PCCD campuses, serving approximately 16,000 students annually on 60 acres in downtown Oakland.
The old Laney stadium was known as Frank Youell Field, which was home to the Raiders from 1962-65. That facility was demolished in 1969, but Laney built a new stadium. The venue is located conveniently off of I-880 and within blocks of the Lake Merritt BART Station. Laney boasts a strong academic and athletic tradition, which includes a No. 1 national ranking in football in 2018.
Among the notable Laney alumni are prominent local athletes and professionals, including former U.S. Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums, NFL running back C.J. Anderson, U.S. track and field Olympian James Robinson, and famous jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders.
Roots will install a modular turf system over the Laney football field for all home games. This feature will add a soccer-specific look to the playing surface.
In addition to naming Laney as their home venue, Roots will train at the College of Alameda, which is also a member of the Peralta Community College District. The club also introduced Bladium Sports & Fitness Club Alameda as a clubhouse and secondary training facility on May 7.
2019 Oakland Roots Memberships will be available to purchase on Monday, July 29th at 10 AM PST.
The 2019 Oakland Roots Membership will get you:
– An inaugural scarf
– One (1) ticket to each of our four (4) Home Games
– Early entry on Game Day (90 minutes before kick-off)
– VIP access to Oakland Roots Events
– Discounts on Oakland Roots Merchandise
About Oakland Roots
More than just a club, more than just a game. Oakland Roots Sports Club seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the beautiful game of soccer as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent our one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride, and commitment to all things Oakland. Player by player. Supporter by supporter. Resident by resident. One day at a time. One game at a time. This is about Oakland first, always.
