Tag: Rumors

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

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