History

Roots began as a Tuesday pickup game between neighbours and UCR classmates. The name came from the music playing in the car that carried the balls. There was no tournament that year, no roster, no kit — just a booked pitch and people who showed up.

First formal registration, in a neighbourhood league in Montes de Oca. Josué Vargas arrived this season and is still here. We finished seventh of eight and lost the consolation final.

The year Roots started to look like a club. The crest with the leaf and the three colours was drawn, the first set of shirts was bought, and Josué Vargas took the armband. Kevin Mora and Marco Céspedes both arrived that year.

No tournament, no training, no pitch. The group held together on a group chat and not much else. It is why the crest says 2013 and this is only the sixth organized season — there were years when Roots existed without playing.

Registered with LINAFA Region 5, Goicoechea, Third Division. A real federation, real officials, and team sheets due on Thursday. The biggest jump in the club's history.

Trials were opened to anyone who turned up at Zapote on a Tuesday at eight. Four players in the current squad came through that door, including Elián Zamora, who scored against Ipís.

Fourth after six rounds, with three to play and the best defence in the top half of the table. The stated goal is a top-three finish for the first time.