Week 2 of the USL Championship concluded over the weekend and with it came several appearances from former Union Omaha players. In this edition of “Owls Away,” we take a glance around the league to see how each former Owl performed.
John Murphy (New York Red Bulls II): Wore the captain’s armband, started and played 80 minutes, and assisted the game-winner in the midweek 1-0 victory over Atlanta United 2. In the weekend match, also wore the captain’s armband, started and played 90 minutes in the 0-3 loss to Loudon United FC.
Nicolas Firmino (Atlanta United 2): Started and played 90 minutes in the 0-1 loss to New York Red Bulls II.
Devin Boyce (Memphis 901 FC): Started and played 90 minutes in a 2-1 victory over Oakland Roots.
Greg Hurst (Phoenix Rising FC): Dressed, but did not play in the 1-2 loss to Las Vegas Lights FC.
Ferrety Sousa (Sacramento Republic FC): Started and played 74 minutes in the 0-2 loss to San Diego Loyal SC.
Evan Conway (San Diego Loyal SC): Subbed-on and played 6 minutes in the 2-0 victory over Sacramento Republic FC.
Damià Viader (Sacramento Republic FC): Did not dress in the 0-2 loss to San Diego Loyal SC.
Week 3 of the USL Championship is under way, so if you want to see these very same players continue to achieve greatness, make sure to tune in and watch their next matches.
As for Union Omaha, the US Open Cup starts tonight and the implications determine who Union Omaha hosts on April 5th at Morrison Stadium. Soon after that midweek match, Union Omaha hits the road to start their 2022 USL League One season in Madison, Wisconsin. If you haven’t purchased your season, or individual match, tickets, make sure to head over to the club’s website and cement your place in the stadium as the Owls look to defend their 2021 USL League One title.
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