Tag: Gavin Glinton

Oakland Roots changing ‘entitlement’ within locker room

March 6, 2025

Oakland Roots approach the season after making some marquee changes around the locker room, departing from 13 players who regularly appeared at different points last season. The full list includes Johnny Rodriguez, Paul Blanchette, Memo Diaz, Lindo Mfeka, Jeciel Cedeño, Koze Donasiyano, Napo Matsoso, Niall Logue, Bryan Tamacas, Rafa Baca, Trayvone Reid, Miche-Naider Chéry, and … More Oakland Roots changing ‘entitlement’ within locker room

More on Oakland Roots signing Ugandan international midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga

March 3, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they signed Ugandan international midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga to a contract on Monday. The midfielder marks one of the finishing touches to Roots’ roster as they approach the season opener in Orange County. He’s already training with the club, giving him a higher probability of appearing in the early weeks. Now the fourth … More More on Oakland Roots signing Ugandan international midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga

7 predictions for Oakland Roots 2025 season

February 22, 2025

Opening day is approaching for Oakland Roots on March 8 at Orange County’s Championship Soccer Stadium. 2025 perhaps represents the most important season in club history as it walks into the Coliseum with a revamped roster and significant investment. With that, what are the heights Roots can achieve this upcoming season? Here are some predictions, … More 7 predictions for Oakland Roots 2025 season

More on Oakland Roots signing forward EJ Johnson

February 13, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they signed former Pittsburgh Riverhounds forward EJ Johnson to a contract on Thursday. Now the second signing in as many days after adding Jürgen Damm to the mix, Roots appear to be putting its final touches on the 2025 roster. Last appearing as a striker for Riverhounds, Johnson fills the role vacated … More More on Oakland Roots signing forward EJ Johnson

More on Oakland Roots signing Mexico international Jürgen Damm

February 12, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they signed Mexican international Jürgen Damm to a contract on Wednesday. He posted on social media that he was in the Bay Area on Saturday and teased about being at the club facility. It marks another major get for Roots’ front office as the team ramps up for the regular season. Damm, … More More on Oakland Roots signing Mexico international Jürgen Damm

Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing international striker Peter Wilson

January 29, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they’ve signed a contract with Liberian and Swedish international striker Peter Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson, 28, embarks on his first venture playing professional football in the United States. He comes to Oakland entering the 11th year of his career with experience in Sweden, Norway, Moldova, Poland, and Cyprus. Wilson also competes on … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing international striker Peter Wilson

Takeaways from Oakland Roots acquiring FB Abdi Mohamed from New Mexico United

January 18, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they’ve acquired defender Abdi Mohamed on a transfer from New Mexico United. Mohamed comes to Oakland as a three-time champion. He won the USL League One regular season title with Greeneville Triumph in 2020 along with the USL League One Cup the same year, followed by winning the MLS Next Pro Cup … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots acquiring FB Abdi Mohamed from New Mexico United

Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing FW Panos Armenakas

January 17, 2025

Oakland Roots announced a blockbuster deal by USL Championship standards, signing winger and attacking midfielder Panos Armenakas. Armenakas arrives in Oakland as a former champion with Phoenix Rising in 2023 and was eventually transferred to Memphis 901 FC in August for the club’s final season. Panos’ representation announced their client received a two-year contract through … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing FW Panos Armenakas

Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing midfielder Tyler Gibson, what the club had to say

December 5, 2024

Oakland Roots announced they signed veteran midfielder Tyler Gibson to a contract on Thursday. Gibson, 33, marks the second incoming signing for Roots after adding Kai Greene in recent weeks. Similar to Greene, Gibson comes to Oakland with a leadership background on his previous team. Adding veteran experience seems to be trend for head coach … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing midfielder Tyler Gibson, what the club had to say

Oakland Roots 2025 Offseason Tracker

November 29, 2024

Here’s an updated list of all Oakland Roots’ offseason news and transactions. Bookmark this page to track every move going into 2025. Current Roster: Goal Keepers (3): Kendall McIntosh, Raphael Spiegel, Tim Syrel. Center Backs (5): Julian Bravo, Thomas Camier, Kai Greene, Neveal Hackshaw, Gagi Margvelashvili. Outside Backs (5): Ilya Alekseev, Tomas Caminos, Abdi Mohamed, Baboucarr Njie, … More Oakland Roots 2025 Offseason Tracker