There’s no doubt that Union Omaha has some great fans, so Who Gives A Hoot is always looking for new and better ways to keep fans connected to the club and its players. As the club continues to grow, it’s only natural that former players will spread their influence across other clubs, leagues, and even countries. With that being said, we are proud to announce a new series of articles on the website called “Owls Away.” Inspired by a common phrase you hear from Union Omaha fans (“Once an Owl, Always an Owl”), we are highlighting former players as they extend their playing careers elsewhere. Each week, we’ll take a look at former Union Omaha players and give you a brief look at their performances. So, without further ado, welcome to the first edition of Owls Away.
Of all the clubs and leagues in which former Union Omaha players find themselves, the only active league is USL Championship. As other leagues kick off their season, we’ll have more players and achievements to highlight. Until then, here’s how former Owls looked in the opening week of the USL Championship regular season:
Greg Hurst (Phoenix Rising FC): Started, scored a goal, earned an assist, and played 62 minutes in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-2 win against Monterey Bay. * Also named to USL Championship Team of the Week (Week 1). [Editors note: Greg claims he has lots of dimensions to his game, but that assist looked very familiar to me (miss you champ).]
Ferrety Sousa (Sacramento Republic FC): Started, assisted the late game-winner, and played 90 minutes in Sacramento Republic FC’s 3-1 win against El Paso Locomotive FC. *Named to USL Championship Team of the Week (Week 1).
John Murphy (New York Red Bulls II): Wore the captain’s armband, started, and played 90 minutes in New York Red Bulls II’s 0-2 loss to The Miami FC.
Devin Boyce (Memphis 901 FC): Started and played 90 minutes in Memphis 901 FC’s 0-3 loss to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Nicolas Firmino (Atlanta United 2): Started and played 71 minutes in Atlanta United 2’s 0-1 loss to Liousville City FC.
Evan Conway (San Diego Loyal SC): Did not dress in San Diego Loyal SC’s 2-1 win against LA Galaxy II.
Damià Viader (Sacramento Republic FC): Did not dress in Sacramento Republic FC’s 3-1 win against El Paso Locomotive FC.
Union Omaha is in the thick of their preseason schedule, which means that there are still more roster announcements to come. On top of that, the club is preparing for the US Open Cup match at Morrison Stadium on April 5th and the start of the USL League One regular season on April 9th. Who Gives A Hoot has you covered for everything related to the club, so keep checking back for more of your favorite Union Omaha content. If you are looking to streamline your access to Who Gives A Hoot, you can subscribe to the website and our articles will be sent directly to your inbox. You can also subscribe to the Who Gives A Hoot podcast and receive updates whenever the latest episode is released. We’re also active on social media, so be sure to follow us for content on those channels, as well. As always…¡Viva Búhos!
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