Oakland Roots officials defended the club’s finances and future plans Friday during a special meeting focused on nearly $1.4 million in overdue rent and fees owed to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
The meeting came amid an ongoing dispute over the team’s lease at the Oakland Coliseum, where the Roots are scheduled to play Saturday. The Coliseum Authority previously rejected a payment plan submitted by the club and has sought additional assurances that the debt will be repaid…