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Oakland Roots mutually part ways with veteran midfielder Rafael Baca

February 18, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they’ve released veteran midfielder Rafael Baca on a mutual agreement on Tuesday. It’s a surprising move from Oakland, parting ways with an international midfielder they acquired toward the end of last season. With just two-and-a-half weeks before its season-opener in Orange County, Baca was looking like a presumable starter in Roots’ midfield … More Oakland Roots mutually part ways with veteran midfielder Rafael Baca

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

TRANSFER: Oakland Roots transfer Etsgar Cruz to Club América

January 31, 2025

Etsgar Cruz’s representation, FC 23 Sports Group, announced their client has transferred from Oakland Roots to Club América of Liga MX. It represents a hallmark moment for the organization, becoming the first time Oakland Roots transferred a player they’ve developed from its academy, Project 51O. He was the first player in club history to rise … More TRANSFER: Oakland Roots transfer Etsgar Cruz to Club América

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

Oakland Roots cut Dom Dwyer & Miche-Naider Chéry

January 23, 2025

Oakland Roots announced they’ve released strikers Dom Dwyer and Miche-Naider Chéry from their contracts on Thursday. It’s a surprising move from Oakland, parting ways with two center forwards as they begin preseason training. Team sources have previously indicated that Dwyer was the highest-paid player on the team. With a lot of money off the books … More Oakland Roots cut Dom Dwyer & Miche-Naider Chéry

Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

January 21, 2025

Oakland Roots and Soul confirmed they have put an end to their plans for a temporary stadium at Malibu Lot and intend to stay at the Coliseum for a short-term basis as they shift focus toward its permanent stadium search. Roots and Soul president Lindsay Barenz said the Coliseum will give them “stability” in the … More Oakland Roots & Soul confirm intention to stay at Coliseum past 2025, end Malibu Lot plans

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 GK Kendall McIntosh

December 24, 2024

Oakland Roots announced they signed their incumbent starting goalkeeper, Kendall McIntosh. It marks a full circle moment for McIntosh and the club, who have targeted the veteran keeper upon its inception into the USL Championship given his ‘roots’ as a Town native. “A lot of who I am comes from growing up in Oakland and … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots signing GK Kendall McIntosh