2026 Soul Season Memberships Available Now
Oakland Soul Sports Club, in partnership with the USL W League, has announced its 2026 season schedule. Following three highly successful seasons, including a 3rd straight second-place finish in 2025, the team returns to Merritt College for five home matches this year, down from six, as the USL W NorCal schedule will consist of 10 games this season.
“Everyone here at the club is excited for another Soul season,” said Director of Soccer Nana Attakora. “I’m particularly excited to be more involved in supporting our women’s side and to return to Merritt College, where we have a strong home atmosphere behind us.”
The season kicks off on May 10, better known as 51O Day, as Oakland Soul host Marin Sirens FC. The team will close the 2026 regular season at home on June 21 against Monterey Bay FC. Other intriguing matchups include two contests against the 2024 Conference Champions, California Storm—at home on May 24 and away on June 12—as well as a home matchup against the 2025 Conference Champions, Stockton Cargo, on June 14.
All home matches will kick off at 3PM PT at Merritt College. Through three seasons, Oakland Soul are undefeated at Merritt College.
The full home schedule includes:
- 5/10 – Marin FC Sirens (Mother’s Day and 51O Day)
- 5/24 – California Storms
- 6/7 – Pleasanton Rage (Pride Day)
- 6/14 – Stockton Cargo SC
- 6/21 – Monterey Bay FC (Father’s Day)