Here’s an updated list of all Oakland Roots’ offseason news and transactions. Bookmark this page to track every move going into 2026.
Current Roster:
- Roots sign University of Virginia fullback Jesus De Vicente. (RootsBlog)
- Roots sign former Loudoun United forward/attacking midfielder Florian Valot. (RootsBlog)
- Roots sign former Loudoun United fullback Keegan Tingey. (RootsBlog)
- Roots sign former Loudoun United midfielder Tommy McCabe. (RootsBlog)
- Roots activated club options on Faysal Bettache, Danny Gomez, and Raphael Spiegel. (Team Site)
- Ilya Alekseev, Julian Bravo, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ali Elmasnaouy, Tyler Gibson, Neveal Hackshaw, Kendall McIntosh, Wolfgang Prentice, Danny Trejo, and Peter Wilson return on existing contracts. (Team Site)
Goalkeepers (2): Kendall McIntosh, Raphael Spiegel.
Center Backs (2): Julian Bravo, Neveal Hackshaw.
Outside Backs (3): Ilya Alekseev, Jesus De Vicente, Keegan Tingey.
Midfielders (6): Faysal Bettache, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Ali Elmasnaouy, Tyler Gibson, Danny Gomez, Tommy McCabe.
Forwards (4): Wolfgang Prentice, Danny Trejo, Florian Valot, Peter Wilson.
International Slots:
- Bobosi Byaruhanga (Uganda)
- Jesus De Vicente (Spain)
- Neveal Hackshaw (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Raphael Spiegel (Switzerland)
- Peter Wilson (Sweden)
Roster Departures:
- Contract options declined on Jürgen Damm, Gagi Margvelashvili, Abdi Mohamed, and Timothy Syrel. (Team Site)
- Panos Armenakas and Morey Doner released by mutual consent. (Team Site)
- EJ Johnson’s contract was terminated. (Team Site)
- Kai Greene concluded his contract. (Team Site)
- Camden Riley retired. (Team Site)
Technical Staff Moves:
- Roots promote Nana Attakora to Director of Soccer. (Team Site)
- Roots hire Dustin Cleaver as general manager. (Team Site)
- Roots officially hire Ryan Martin as head coach. (RootsBlog)
- Roots and technical director Jordan Ferrell mutually agree to part ways. (RootsBlog)
In 2026, the Committee will include Principal Owner Barney Schauble, President Lindsay Barenz, Vice President of Soccer Eric Yamamoto, General Manager Dustin Cleaver, Director of Soccer Nana Attakora, and Head Coach Ryan Martin.
Note: * = unofficial.