He had no reservations about playing in what he called “the wild league” because of the lack of Fifa affiliation. Lynch was born and raised in Oakland and played college ball nearby at California. retirementFormer All-Pro running back will join Raiders after one year on sidelinesLynch, 31 next month, can’t join team until trade with Seattle is completedFive-time Pro Bowler has run for 9,112 yards and 74 touchdowns in careerShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseGuardian sport and agenciesFriday 14 April 2017 22. Chances of winning They have no real shot of winning a championship but they are a lock to make their opponents sweat.