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Oakland Roots soccer team faces a $1 million rent debt at the Coliseum, yet officials are holding off on eviction after they paid for an upcoming game. No solid repayment plan exists, and the team still hasn’t secured a home for next season—having bounced between venues since 2018. Coliseum staff are frustrated by lack of urgency, while some officials suggest using the team’s brand as collateral. Others argue the Roots’ cultural value to Oakland outweighs immediate financial demands, urging a payment plan instead. Future options include Alameda or Howard Terminal, as the team balances community commitment with mounting financial pressure.

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