Cautious Optimism Rules The Day I’m going to start this by saying that I am a massive fan of promotion and relegation (Pro/Rel). I love the idea that every game might mean something and that I’m not going to have to suffer through a team doing their best to lose on the chance of draftingContinue reading “Promotion And Relegation In USL – A Union Omaha Supporter’s View”
Author Archives: Tim Howerton
Union Omaha Begins Title Defense With Nightmare Match In Greenville
The following words have never been said in reference to Union Omaha: The Owls began their USL 1 campaign with a loss. That loss came in humbling fashion at the hands of Greenville Triumph in front of 1,611 fans last Wednesday night—one of them being Ronaldinho, now a member of the Greenville Triumph ownership group.Continue reading “Union Omaha Begins Title Defense With Nightmare Match In Greenville”
New Year, New Búhos! What Should Union Omaha’s 2025 New Year’s Resolutions Be?
Plus A Couple The League Could Probably Use. With the New Year upon us, it got me thinking about the club that I help cover and love. We’ve got two stars, three shields, the best record of any team since we joined the league, and a coach that’s shown the ability to adapt to everyContinue reading “New Year, New Búhos! What Should Union Omaha’s 2025 New Year’s Resolutions Be?”
O Búhos, Where Art Thou?
A Discussion About Union Omaha’s 2025 Schedule Author’s Note: Hey all! I know…it’s a Christmas miracle. The Penguin actually wrote and published something! I have to apologize for my months-long absence. There have been quite a lot of things going on in my life and my family’s lives that required my attention much more than this.Continue reading “O Búhos, Where Art Thou?”
Three Strikes Ensure Owls Punch Out Kickers, Slide Into Second
Once again, Union Omaha proved to be a pitch the Richmond Kickers just couldn’t seem to handle. A goal from Brandon Knapp and a brace from Joe Gallardo led the way as the Owls downed the Roos 3-0 in USL League One play on Saturday night. Some early miscues from the Richmond defense and aContinue reading “Three Strikes Ensure Owls Punch Out Kickers, Slide Into Second”
Late Dos Santos Goal Keeps Owls Alive In Jägermeister Cup Group 3
A frustrating couple of weeks almost got even more frustrating for Búho Nation. That is until a 90’+6’ strike from Steevan Dos Santos gave Union Omaha a 0-1 victory against Central Valley Fuego on Friday night. Wallis Lapsley added six saves for the Owls’ first win, and first clean sheet, in almost a month. Meanwhile,Continue reading “Late Dos Santos Goal Keeps Owls Alive In Jägermeister Cup Group 3”
Palestinian Flag-Waving Supporter Comments On Departure From Union Omaha Stadium
This is an update to an ongoing story. For the original story, look here. The Omaha Parliament member who left Union Omaha’s 2-2 draw against Forward Madison after being confronted by members of the front office staff issued a statement regarding the incident earlier Monday evening. The fan, who identified himself as “Mushy” (@Deadunion402 onContinue reading “Palestinian Flag-Waving Supporter Comments On Departure From Union Omaha Stadium”
Supporter Waving Palestinian Flag Ejected During Second Half Of Union Omaha Match
*Author’s Note: In the interest of full disclosure, I must state that I have an affiliation with the Omaha Parliament Supporters Group. Due to this affiliation, I will not be providing my opinion or commentary on the events involving Omaha Parliament. At the time of initial writing, neither Union Omaha nor Omaha Parliament had madeContinue reading “Supporter Waving Palestinian Flag Ejected During Second Half Of Union Omaha Match”
Union Omaha Attack Falls Short Against 10-Man Chattanooga
It was a gutsy performance from the visitors that earned Scott MacKenzie coach of the week honors and left Búho Nation wondering what went wrong. Despite playing a majority of the match with a man advantage, Union Omaha couldn’t get the ball past Chattanooga’s TJ Bush and his disciplined defense. Unfortunately, they did beat theirContinue reading “Union Omaha Attack Falls Short Against 10-Man Chattanooga”
Owls Use Ugly Win At Greenville To Go Top Of USL League One
It may have been a Battle for the Belt, but it was by no means a belter. In a slog of a game that found no real flow Union Omaha managed to pull out a 0-1 victory against Greenville Triumph on Saturday night. Marred by constant whistles, a couple of first-half injuries, and a blazingContinue reading “Owls Use Ugly Win At Greenville To Go Top Of USL League One”
Who Gives A Hoot? 