Write bars for The Athletic. Oakland's own. Author of "GOLDEN," "KD" and "DYNASTIES" books. Groomed at @CAU. Bondservant, here to serve. marcus@theathletic.com
The Oakland Roots have been a model for sports franchises that center community. But does America have a space for such anymore?
On this critical moment for Oakland’s pro soccer team and what their predicament conveys about modern sports