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Oakland Roots Sign Attacker Dariusz Formella

January 18, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots have added Polish winger Dariusz (Darek) Formella to the 2022 squad. Formella most recently featured for Sacramento Republic where he made 51 appearances scoring 17 times during his time for the NorCal side. One of those goals came at Laney last season against Oakland when he equalized in a match Oakland would go onto win 2-1. Formella additionally scored the opener against Oakland in the 3-3 draw in Sacramento.

"I know Dariusz very well. His character and quality on and off the ball are attributes that not many players possess in this league," said Roots Head Coach Juan Guerra. "He wants to win and understands the importance of what we are building here in Oakland. He will help us unlock games and create many chances in the attacking third."

Formella got his start professionally playing for Arka Gdynia in the Polish Second Division. In 2013 he was signed by Lech Pozan, where he would go on to make nearly 100 appearances for the Polish top flight side. His final stop before coming to the United States was with Rakow Czestochowa. During his seven seasons in Poland, Formella won the Polish First Division in 2014-15, the Polish Cup in 2016-17 and two Polish Super Cups in 2015 and 2016.

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