Update: Oakland Roots announced they signed Switzerland international goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel to a contract on Tuesday. The Blog predicted Oakland would sign a goalkeeper during the season, while dialogue between the two sides on a contract was first reported in December. Following the first game of the season, the paperwork is now fully completed. According … More Oakland Roots sign Swiss GK Raphael Spiegel
Oakland Roots announced they signed former San Diego Loyal center back Camden Riley to a contract on Wednesday. One club personnel source tipped the blog to a San Diego Loyal signature on the way shortly after the regular season’s conclusion. Another team-source indicated Riley is a multi-faceted defender in the typical Roots mold who can … More Oakland Roots sign center back Camden Riley, a deeper look
Oakland Roots initial roster for the 2024 season was announced, marking the official start to the organization’s offseason. Roots welcomed back 15 total players. Below is a current list of how the roster is shaping up. Goal Keepers (2): Paul Blanchette, Tim Syrel. Center Backs (0): Outside Backs (4): Memo Diaz, Baboucarr Njie, Wolfgang Prentice, Bryan … More Takeaways from Oakland Roots initial 2024 roster, what the club had to say
Here’s an updated list of all Oakland Roots’ offseason news and transactions. Current Roster: Goal Keepers (2): Paul Blanchette, Tim Syrel. Center Backs (4): Niall Logue, Gagi Margvelashvili, Justin Rasmussen, Camden Riley. Outside Backs (3): Memo Diaz, Baboucarr Njie, Bryan Tamacas. Midfielders: (4) Irakoze Donasiyano, Daniel Gomez, Neveal Hackshaw, Napo Matsoso. Forwards (6): Jeciel Cedeño, Miche-Naider Chéry, Etsgar Cruz, … More Oakland Roots 2024 Offseason Tracker
Oakland Roots tied 1-1 with Memphis 901 on Wednesday night at Pioneer Stadium, bringing them to 6-6-6 overall and currently ninth place in the Western Conference standings, extending its winless run to six games. Roots got out to a 1-0 lead after 33 minutes thanks to a brilliant play by Jeciel Cedeño, but Memphis came … More Oakland Roots draw with Memphis 901; officiating mars game, Jeciel Cedeño’s big moment, Bryan Tamacas & Neveal Hackshaw’s impact, more
Welcome to a new series of RootsBlog, where I expand on some talking points and takeaways following matches. Oakland Roots suffered a rough 3-nil loss at the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday, resulting in them slipping to 9th place in the Western Conference standings and currently out of playoff position. Here are our Oakland talking … More Talking Points: Roots’ offensive decisions, Tamacas & Hackshaw’s impact, Trayvone Reid, Memphis 901 opportunity