Author Archives: richflemings

Chattanooga Preview

Chattanooga Red Wolves (3-2-3, 4th place) vs. Union Omaha (1-4-1, 10th place) All competitions: CHA (3-2-4) vs OMA (4-4-1) CHI Memorial Stadium – East Ridge, Tennessee 6:30 PM (CST)            ESPN+             We are less than a handful of weeks away from being halfway through the 2022 USL1 season, but before we catch ourselves looking tooContinue reading “Chattanooga Preview”

Northern Colorado Preview

Union Omaha (1-3-1, tied for 9th) vs Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (2-1-2, 8th place) All competitions: OMA (5-3-1) vs NCO (4-1-3) Werner Park – Papillion, Nebraska 7 PM (CST)     ESPN+             It’s Week 9 of USL League One action and soccer fans are in for a treat this Saturday as Union Omaha hosts Northern ColoradoContinue reading “Northern Colorado Preview”

Richmond Kickers Preview

Richmond Kickers (2-1-1, tied for 5th) vs Union Omaha (1-2-2, tied for 8th) All competitions: RIC (4-1-2) vs OMA (4-2-2) City Stadium – Richmond, Virginia 5:30 PM (CST)            ESPN+ Happy matchday, Búhos Nation!  Today, the Owls travel east to take on the Richmond Kickers, visiting City Stadium for the second time since joining USL LeagueContinue reading “Richmond Kickers Preview”

Owls Suffer First Loss in ’22

The Queen City reigned supreme on Saturday night as Charlotte Independence scored two late goals against Union Omaha to win 2-1.  With 2,902 fans in attendance at American Legion Memorial Stadium, the Jacks earned a result after a pair of late goals from forwards Iván Luquetta and Khori Bennett.  This was the first ever matchContinue reading “Owls Suffer First Loss in ’22”

Charlotte Independence Preview

Happy game day, Búhos Nation!  Today’s matchup is against another new kid on the block: Charlotte Independence.  The two clubs will meet tonight for a 6 o’clock kickoff (CST) inside Charlotte’s American Legion Memorial Stadium.  It should be a great night of Union Omaha soccer, so if you aren’t in person, tune in to ESPN+Continue reading “Charlotte Independence Preview”

Owls Douse Second Straight Fire

            Union Omaha gave its fans, all 3,375 of them in attendance, plenty of reasons to celebrate on Saturday evening.  Búhos Nation was able to get a look at the 2021 USL League One Championship rings, applaud the 2021 players who received their rings last night, watch as the Championship flag was raised, and thenContinue reading “Owls Douse Second Straight Fire”

Central Valley Fuego FC Preview

Welcome to Week 4 of USL League One action, Búhos Nation!  Tonight is the home opener for Union Omaha and new-kids-on-the-block Central Valley Fuego FC are coming to town for a high-quality matchup.  Kickoff is scheduled for 6 PM (CST) at Werner Park and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.             The Owls are riding highContinue reading “Central Valley Fuego FC Preview”

Owls Bolster Attack, Sign Kemal Malcolm

Union Omaha finally dropped the curtains on the long-suspected signing of Kemal Malcolm.  The 32 year-old Jamaican attacking midfielder was announced as the newest addition to the roster for the 2022 season. Malcolm brings with him a wealth of experience, ranging from the Jamaican national team, Arnett Gardens FC in Jamaica, and AD Chalatenango inContinue reading “Owls Bolster Attack, Sign Kemal Malcolm”