Oakland Roots Sports Club Sign Lesotho Midfielder Napo Matsoso
December 8, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots today announce the signing of the first new addition for the 2023 season, midfielder Napo Matsoso. Matsoso most recently featured with Louisville in the USL Championship where he was part of the 2018 League winning side.
"We are very excited to have a championship caliber player who can play multiple positions, join us for the 2023 season," said Roots Director of Player Personnel Nana Attakora. "Napo is someone capable of playing multiple positions and doing so at a high level on a consistent basis."
Matsoso is a product of the University of Kentucky having been a four year player for the program. Following a standout collegiate career, Matsoso was selected 31st overall in the 2017 MLS Superdraft by the New England Revolution. He would go on to play for Louisville City in the USL Championship from 2018-2022 making 89 appearances in the process while also lifting the 2018 USL Championship Trophy.
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