We are back on the saddle after a couple of frustrating performances by Union Omaha. a 1-1 draw at home to Forward Madison and a 2-2 draw on the road against North Texas SC. The finishing has been a lot better but our brick wall defense is starting to show some cracks, and going against a good run in form FC Tucson, its going to make tonight’s match up a tough one. Biggest difference between the Owls and FC Tucson? We are still undefeated. Lets make some money!
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The forecast for this evening’s match is expected to be 82 degrees F by kickoff, with a low humidity and a slight gentle breeze at 5 mph. Should be a good night of soccer folks, but don’t be surprised if its again another frustrating night. Without Rashid in the lineup due to a red card in the last match, its going to be the first time we see Sam Howard in between the sticks, which is going to be rough against FC Tucson who recently discovered their run of form
Lets make some picks folks:
- Luke Hauswirth, 0.5 Assists + Goals, Over 135
- Luke Hauswirth is going up against former club FC Tucson, where they had scored an amazing goal when Union Omaha met them at his former home stadium. Luke being a super sub last game and almost getting the game winning goal against North Texas, you better expect him to be a part of a goal in some way, shape or form tonight. Take the over on Luke or you’re a coward.
- Ethan Vanacore-Decker, 0.5 Assists + Goals, Over 125
- The last 2 games have been a struggle, and that is a massive understatement. But there has been 1 bright spot in the entire squad, and that is the Uncle Rico of USL League One. My MVP. He graciously gave Seba the penalty against Forward Madison, and he put the team on his back to steal a point from North Texas by nabbing both an Assist and a Goal. He is going to win the golden boot this year and make no mistake he will score a goal in tonight’s match up.
- Illal Osumanu, 0.5 Goals, Under 55
- If the North Texas SC road game taught us anything about this brick wall defense, its that Illal Osumanu should start every single game. That defensive performance has by far been the worst I have ever seen from this brick wall defense, and if it wasn’t for EVD’s heroic efforts that game would’ve, and should’ve been a loss. Rashid’s red card and the 1st minute golazo aside they should not have allowed 2 goals to North Texas. With Illal back on the pitch the cracks in the defensive wall should be patched, but don’t expect him to be in an attacking presence.
- Tyler David, 0.5 Assists + Goals, Under 65
- Tyler David was left out of the squad in the North Texas game for rest, and it was much deserved. The midfield was taken over by JP Scearce, who scored a beautiful header, but I think the midfield would’ve been more organized and would’ve been better on the defensive if Tyler David was in there. I think going up against a very hot FC Tucson team were going to need Tyler David in the midfield. I don’t expect him to be up though trying to score goals.
- Elma Nfor, 0.5 Assists, Over 135
- For my last pick I am going with Elma Nfor. He came off the bench in the North Texas game but made an instant impact that almost netted him a few assists. I think he is going to be starting up front against FC Tucson and if you don’t think he’s going to dish it up to EVD or Luke you’re brain is BANANAS.
- ICE Pick: Jacob Crull, 0.5 Goals, Under 50
- Jacob Crull was in a different position during the North Texas match and played a wingback position and played shockingly well in it. Crull is under ratedly quick. If Crull is in the XI tonight and is playing in this wing back position I see him more in a long ball assist role than I see him in a goal scoring role.
- ICE Pick: Damia Viader, 0.5 Assists, Over 145
- The Theo Hernandez of USL League One has played a full 90 in almost every single match for the Owls this season. His last match we finally saw him be subbed out for Luke Hauswirth and you know that going to take a toll. Damia is so much fun to watch on the pitch but I got a sneaky suspicion that for the first time this season we don’t see him in the lineup so he can get the much needed rest. But if we do see him go up against FC Tucson, expect him to nab his first assist for the club. His crosses and his attacking talent is electric and its going to come before you know it.
So there we have it folks. My favorite Thrive Fantasy picks for Union Omaha’s Saturday night match up against FC Tucson at home. If you would like to follow along with these picks or make your own suggestions then head on over to thrivefantasy.com or download the ThriveFantasy app now and use promo code HOOT when you create your account. When you use promo code HOOT and you deposit a minimum of $10 or more you will receive $10. That’s free money folks so head to over to ThriveFantasy and #PropUp on the Union Omaha Match.
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