Baseball may have left Oakland’s Coliseum, but upcoming soccer games the first weekend of September will bring local and international fans together to celebrate the world’s most popular sport.
Mexico’s national team will play against Japan’s team in Oakland’s Coliseum on Sept. 6, the first time since 2011 that Mexico’s team has played in Oakland. The following day, the Oakland Roots will play their United Soccer League championship game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sept. 7, setting up a weekend soccer fans will be sure to enjoy.
Organizers of the Mexico vs. Japan match have said the game will be sure to amaze audiences. Former Mexican team player Moises Munoz, who was raised in Redwood City, said both teams are bringing their best leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Munoz also said that the large Mexican population in the Bay Area makes games feel like the team is playing back in Mexico…