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For the second straight match, Union Omaha jumped to an early lead, only to see the match finish with a final score of 3-3.  As the Greenville Triumph pulled up to Werner Park, the home fans filtered into the stadium, excited to celebrate World Soccer Night, as well as the newest edition of the BattleContinue reading “Owls Draw Triumph at Home”

After taking the lead three times, Union Omaha finished the match by drawing the Chattanooga Red Wolves 3-3.  The Owls had the hosts on their heels for most of the first half, but a second-half showdown forced Union Omaha to settle for the single point on the road.  A literal last-second penalty save from RashidContinue reading “Owls Settle for a Draw on the Road”

In the long and eventful career that Union Omaha forward Steevan Dos Santos has carried around the world, he’s tasted the foods of different cultures, but none tastes as sweet as the winning ways he’s extended into the present day.  From the streets of Mindelo, Cape Verde, a young Dos Santos would soon find himselfContinue reading “Long for Home While Excelling Abroad”

It may have been a scoreless draw, but it was an action-packed 90 minutes as Union Omaha earned a point against league-leading Charlotte Independence.  In what was largely regarded as a litmus test for both clubs, it was goalkeepers Austin Pack (Charlotte Independence) and Rashid Nuhu (Union Omaha) who performed more dazzling aerial moves thanContinue reading “Goalkeeper Showcase Maintains Draw”

Despite a late surge, Union Omaha was unable to find the equalizer in a 1-2 loss to North Carolina FC.  The loss is the first of the calendar year for Union Omaha, the first for Union Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato, and first-ever loss at the hands of North Carolina FC. Just prior to kickoff,Continue reading “Owls Score Late, Lose to NCFC”

It was a fast and loose affair, but Union Omaha was able to leave Fresno with all three points.  The 2-0 scoreline gave the undefeated Owls their first league victory this season and second across all competitions. Coming off of a strong performance in the US Open Cup on Wednesday night, which saw them defeatContinue reading “Owls Spoil Fuego’s Home Opener”

Union Omaha used the second half of their match to score two goals against USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive and solidify another Owl victory in the US Open Cup, winning 2-0.  This was the first-ever meeting between Union Omaha and a USL Championship club in competitive play.  The home match was also the firstContinue reading “Owls Blank Locomotive in US Open Cup”