Tag: Oakland Roots Transaction

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

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

Report: Oakland Roots To Sign Winger Juan Carlos Azócar

January 22, 2022

Reports out of South America indicate that the Oakland Roots are set to sign Venezuelan winger Juan Carlos Azócar, according to Mario Alberto Sanchez of El Mundo es un Balón. Sources confirm that the club is interested in Azócar and it appears to be a matter of time before the paperwork is finalized. Alberto Sanchez … More Report: Oakland Roots To Sign Winger Juan Carlos Azócar

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

Oakland Roots Speaking To Edgardo Rito

January 6, 2022

The Oakland Roots are discussing a potential contract with Venezuelan free-agent Edgardo Rito, according to sources. Rito lines up along the wing as a natural right-back with experience at right-midfielder and right-winger. Balonazos.com reported on Thursday that new head coach Juan Guerra is set to make his second signing with Rito after adding fellow Venezuelan … More Oakland Roots Speaking To Edgardo Rito

Oakland Roots Sign Defender Alejandro Fuenmayor

January 5, 2022

The Oakland Roots announced that they have signed Venezuelan defender Alejandro Fuenmayor on Wednesday. He becomes head coach Juan Guerra’s first signing since joining the club. “Alejandro is someone I know very well,” said Guerra, via the team’s official site. “He understands how much work and sacrifice are involved in building the right culture. He … More Oakland Roots Sign Defender Alejandro Fuenmayor