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Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots fall 3-nil to Colorado Springs

May 1, 2022

Well, that was rough. Oakland Roots fell 3-0 to the Colorado Switchbacks under the lights of Laney College Football Stadium, leaving much to be desired after missing out on four big chances, including a missed penalty kick in the first half. “You need to score to win. We were playing well, we’re outplaying opponents when … More Game Notes & Player Ratings: Oakland Roots fall 3-nil to Colorado Springs

Transaction: Oakland Roots Acquire Mikael Tørset Johnsen on Loan from Venezia

February 26, 2022

Venezia FC has announced that they have loaned Norwegian midfielder Mikael Tørset Johnsen to the Oakland Roots for the 2022 season. Johnsen recently signed a deal through 2024 with the Italian side. Johnsen becomes the second player loaned in from Venezia after bringing striker Óttar Magnús Karlsson earlier this month. A club source indicates that … More Transaction: Oakland Roots Acquire Mikael Tørset Johnsen on Loan from Venezia

Oakland Roots Media Day Interview With Danny Barbir

February 23, 2022

Danny Barbir scored the game-winning goal in Oakland Roots’ recent preseason match against FC Tulsa at the Desert Showdown in Tucson on February 20, smashing home a cross from Memo Diaz. It was perhaps a sign of things to come for the left-footed Roots defender. “I can come in and be a leader straight off … More Oakland Roots Media Day Interview With Danny Barbir

Oakland Roots Media Day Interview With Chuy Enriquez

February 16, 2022

Chuy Enriquez breaking out his routine to ‘Y Que Fue?’ was a welcome sight at the team’s 4-nil preseason victory over Academica SC on February 5. When greeting supporters out in Turlock, there was a sense of relief that the Roots’ Righteous Award winner and fan-favorite was back with the club. He scored in the … More Oakland Roots Media Day Interview With Chuy Enriquez

Roster Update: Oakland Roots Signing FW Óttar Magnús Karlsson, Transfer Kai Green To Monterey Bay

February 14, 2022

Update: The Roots confirmed that they have signed Óttar Magnús Karlsson on loan from Serie A’s Venezia. To this point in the offseason, the Oakland Roots have built a roster heavy on defenders and light on attackers. But the Roots appear to be in the process of two moves that will have correct this potential … More Roster Update: Oakland Roots Signing FW Óttar Magnús Karlsson, Transfer Kai Green To Monterey Bay

Oakland Roots Sign Charlie Dennis & Danny Barbir – A Closer Look

January 19, 2022

The Oakland Roots announced the addition of two players in successive days; adding center back Danny Barbir on Tuesday shortly after finalizing their deal with Darek Formella, while midfielder Charlie Dennis was introduced on Wednesday. We’ve already started the Always Sunny references: Charlie Dennis Dennis becomes the first player signed from a Division 3 side … More Oakland Roots Sign Charlie Dennis & Danny Barbir – A Closer Look

Reports: Roots discussing adding Dariusz Formella on 2-year deal

January 9, 2022

When it comes to player signings, apparently when it rains it pours. In the last few weeks, the Oakland Roots have added Alejandro Fuenmayor, a central defender who played most recently for MLS’s Houston Dynamo, brought back fan-favorite and 2021 Player of the Season Emrah Klimenta, and engaged in talks with Edgardo Rito, a right-sided … More Reports: Roots discussing adding Dariusz Formella on 2-year deal