Update: Oakland Roots have announced that they’ve re-signed Johnny Rodriguez to an extension. The blog has learned that the Oakland Roots are set to re-sign Johnny Rodriguez to an extension. Rodriguez comes back for his fourth season in a Roots’ uniform, making him the longest tenured player on the team behind goal keeper Taylor Bailey. … More Oakland Roots re-sign Johnny Rodriguez
Oakland Roots have announced that they signed Jamaican midfielder Trayvone Reid to a contract on Monday. He marks the club’s first incoming International signing of the offseason. Oakland now has four international players on the roster, the full list includes: We’re told that Oakland Roots have kept their eye on Reid over the past year … More Oakland Roots sign Jamaican midfielder Trayvone Reid
Oakland Roots announced that they have signed former Louisville City FC midfielder Napo Matsoso to a contract on Thursday. Matsoso, 28, marks the first incoming signing for coach Noah Delgado’s squad and presumably fill into the role vacated by Jose Herndandez. He is a native of Lethoso and a member of its national team. Matsoso … More Oakland Roots sign midfielder Napo Matsoso
Today is the day. The blog has learned that the Oakland Roots are set to announce Noah Delgado as the team’s next head coach after leading the organization to last season’s playoffs under the interim tag. Oakland will also retain at least two of its core figures on the coaching staff, including goal keeper coach … More Oakland Roots officially hiring Noah Delgado as head coach
A club source indicates that the Oakland Roots are set to hire Gavin Glinton as its next first assistant on interim head coach Noah Delgado’s staff. He’ll replace Mikey Hannon on the staff, who is Project 51O’s head coach and is ramping up for the fall season this month. Delgado’s staff for the foreseeable future … More Oakland Roots hiring Gavin Glinton as assistant coach
Update: Oakland Roots have confirmed that they have transferred Ariel Mbumba to Columbus Crew 2 of MLS Next Pro. “Ariel was a young player we saw a lot of potential in here locally,” said Technical Director Jordan Ferrell, via the team’s official site. “One of the goals of the Club is to help nurture and … More Transaction: Oakland Roots transferred Ariel Mbumba to Columbus Crew 2
Oakland Roots announced that they have loaned fullback Akeem O’Connor-Ward to the RGV Toros for the remainder of the season, effectively ending Ward’s time with the organization. He had fallen out of favor under Juan Guerra with just two starts and four appearances this season after being a routine starter the previous year. He’ll be … More Oakland Roots Transaction: Akeem Ward to RGV Toros, what it means for the roster
You may have noticed Benny Diaz posting on Twitter that he’s happy to make the trip to Xolos’ season-opener today, July 3 against Pumas. It’s now official, Diaz has been recalled from his loan with Oakland Roots. Marcelo De La Peña was first on the news. Xolos has posted Diaz on its social media channels … More Oakland Roots Transaction: Xolos recall GK Benny Diaz from loan
The Oakland Roots announced on Tuesday that they have officially loaned backup goal keeper Taylor Bailey to USL League One side Forward Madison FC. This leaves Roots with two keepers on its active roster with Benny Diaz and Paul Blanchette and allows Bailey to get routine minutes in Madison, Wisconsin–which boasts an awesome lineup of … More Transaction: Oakland Roots loan Taylor Bailey to Forward Madison FC
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