Former football practice facility now known as UCSF Health Oakland Roots and Soul Performance Center
The Oakland Roots and Soul “temporary” home in the Harbor Bay Business Park in Alameda—formerly the Oakland Raiders headquarters—is now officially the soccer club’s permanent home, with a 15-year lease.
The Roots and Soul Sports Club, the City of Oakland, and Alameda County finalized an agreement to sell the facility, now known as the UCSF Health Oakland Roots and Soul Performance Center, to the club’s partner Redco Development for the teams’ use, according to a press release issued by the sports club.
The site features a two-building complex located at 1150 and 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway, with multiple soccer fields. For the past four years, the club has used the property as its training facility, under a license agreement with the City and County. The new sale and lease agreement ensures the club’s continued presence in the community and solidifies its foundation for future growth.
“Having a strong training facility is vital to the success of our club,” said Oakland Roots and Soul SC President Lindsay Barenz. “We are grateful to the City of Oakland, the County of Alameda, and Redco for helping us secure a long-term home next door to the Oakland Airport, which is a huge step towards our long-term sustainability in Oakland.”
The agreement will allow the club to continue to use the performance center, which includes an 18,000-square-foot building with indoor training facilities and five acres of sports field. The complex, which the sports club has used for the past four seasons, has become recognized as one of the best soccer facilities in the United Soccer League and the entire country, the press release stated.
“Roots and Soul are building something really special here in the East Bay, and we’re honored to help anchor that vision with a permanent home,” said Redco’s Managing Partner Chris Freise. “It’s a win for the club, for the city, and sports fans across the Bay Area.”
In addition to the performance center, the property features a second 100,000-square-foot headquarters office building with dedicated areas for players and staff, including locker rooms, training rooms, media and meeting rooms, offices, and a small auditorium for presentations. This multifunctional space allows the club to expand operations.
“This agreement is great news for Oakland and our entire sports community,” declared Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, noting that “securing a long-term home” for the teams also ensures their growth and success, invests in Oakland’s future, builds community pride, and boosts the local economy.
