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The blog and local media sat down with Oakland Roots’ recently signed midfielder Tommy McCabe for Media Day ahead of his debut season with the club. Provided is a transcript of everything McCabe said. Q: What’s your reaction to joining Oakland and why did you choose to come here? McCabe: “I’m really excited to be … More Q&A with Oakland Roots’ new midfielder Tommy McCabe

The blog and local media sat down with Oakland Roots director of soccer Nana Attakora for Media Day ahead of the club’s 2026 campaign. Provided is a transcript of everything Attakora said. Q: You’ve been here since the very beginning. Speak to the vision of the club and how you’ve seen it elevate Attakora: “Being … More Q&A with Oakland Roots’ Director of Soccer Nana Attakora

The blog and local media sat down with Oakland Roots’ new head coach, Ryan Martin, for Media Day ahead of their 2026 campaign. Provided is a transcript of everything Martin said. Q: Why Oakland Roots? Martin: “I had interest from a couple of other clubs, and when I was going through the interview process, I … More Q&A with Oakland Roots’ new HC Ryan Martin

Oakland Roots announced they signed center-back Michael Edwards to a contract on Monday. There’s been a clear approach by Roots’ technical staff in adding players around the “peak age range” of 25-years-old. Edwards is now the fifth new player added to the roster in that specific age demographic, joining Keegan Tingey, Jesus De Vicente, David … More Oakland Roots sign CB Michael Edwards

The San Francisco Business Times, citing a letter obtained from the Port of Oakland, reports that Oakland Roots SC has been selected as a finalist alongside Industrial Realty Group to redevelop Howard Terminal. The Port will now begin hashing out an exclusive negotiating agreement with both parties. The letter includes a recommendation to pursue an … More Port of Oakland selects Oakland Roots among two finalists for Howard Terminal

Oakland Roots announced they signed former Toronto FC II midfielder/defender Mark Fisher to a contract on Friday. The move comes shortly after the team released midfielder Danny Gomez. Although it’s unclear whether Fisher fits into the midfield or back line, his background suggests he’s a player with enough versatility to fit into multiple roles. A … More Oakland Roots sign MLS Next Pro midfielder/defender Mark Fisher

Oakland Roots announced they signed former Spokane Velocity centerback David Garcia to a contract. Garcia, 25, comes to Oakland after earning first-team All-League honors in 2025. He also received a second-team selection in 2024 with Northern Colorado Hailstorm. He fills a position of need for Roots after the team parted ways with Gagi Margvelashvili and … More Oakland Roots sign USL League One First-Team CB David Garcia

Oakland Roots announced they signed University of Virginia fullback Jesus De Vicente on Thursday. Head coach Ryan Martin labeled De Vicente as a left back, which fills a primary position of need for Roots after using several different players at the position last year, including Panos Armenakas, Jurgen Damm, Julian Bravo, Baboucarr Njie, and Justin … More Oakland Roots sign University of Virginia fullback Jesus De Vicente

Oakland Roots announced they have signed former Loudoun United forward Florian Valot. Valot, 32, comes to Oakland after being Ryan Martin’s most active player last season, totaling 2,851 minutes in 32 starts across all competitions. FotMob lists him as a player with experience across multiple positions, including striker, attacking midfield, central midfield, and left midfield. … More Oakland Roots sign former Loudoun United FW Florian Valot