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Oakland Roots Soccer Team Signs Peter Wilson
“Peter is a very prolific striker,” said Oakland Roots Head Coach Gavin Glinton. “He has represented his country and shown he knows how to score across different levels and on multiple different continents. He is a tireless worker and makes life difficult for opposition defenders.”
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Oakland Roots SC announce the signing of forward Peter Wilson ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season. Wilson was born in Liberia and has represented his country at the senior national level 16 times, scoring twice.
“Peter is a very prolific striker,” said Oakland Roots Head Coach Gavin Glinton. “He has represented his country and shown he knows how to score across different levels and on multiple different continents. He is a tireless worker and makes life difficult for opposition defenders.”
Now 29, Wilson grew up Sweden where his parents moved when he was 3 years old.
He made his debut with the Liberian national team, the Lone Stars, in 2019. Wilson most recently played for Jerv in Norway, following a stint with Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus. He was also part of the Moldovan league-winning team with FC Sheriff Tiraspol in 2021.
Welcome to Oakland, Peter.
