Photos: Oakland Roots make historic night at the Oakland Coliseum, followed by fireworks

The Oakland Roots soccer team played their first game at their new venue, the former home of the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland Athletics.

Roughly 26,575 fans cheered during the sold-out home opener against the San Antonio FC at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday night.

Fans enjoyed the game, waving flags and chanting, “Dale, Dale, Dale, Oakland Roots!” and participated in the famous wave. It was a World Cup prelude for next year’s biggest soccer event in the Bay Area.

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