Union Omaha doubled their Tuesday hype this week, signing midfielder Pedro Dolabella and goalkeeper Ian McGrane. Both players have quality histories and will bring plenty of competition to their already-deep positions. The first signing announced was midfielder Pedro Dolabella. The 6’4” midfielder from Brasília, Brazil spent five seasons with Marshall University. Nicknamed “The Mayor,” DolabellaContinue reading “Another Union Omaha Tuesday Twofer”
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Noe Meza: Great Player, Better Person
In his first professional season, Noe Meza had a banner year with Union Omaha. Not only did he lead the club in goals, but he also led the way in assists, shots and shots on target. He was also a key contributor to the club’s historic US Open Cup campaign, scoring against MLS side ChicagoContinue reading “Noe Meza: Great Player, Better Person”
Owls Sign Collegiate Standout
On February 18th, Union Omaha fans were intrigued to see a trialist listed among the goalscorers in the 3-2 preseason victory over Sporting Kansas City II. Less than a month later, fans have learned his name and can soon buy his jersey. On Tuesday, March 7th, Union Omaha signed forward Alex Steinwascher ahead of theContinue reading “Owls Sign Collegiate Standout”
Joe Brito: Never Settling
In his rookie season with Union Omaha, Joe Brito had finally achieved his goal of playing soccer at the professional level. He dazzled fans with his footwork, scared defenders with his unpredictability and awed everyone watching his attempts on goal. To Joe, this was nothing new. Since he was 12 years old, he knew heContinue reading “Joe Brito: Never Settling”
Union Omaha Signs Academy Player
It was another exciting Tuesday for Union Omaha, as the club announced the signing of 18-year-old defender Anderson Holt. His signing is the third as a club academy player, following Yoskar Galván and Jaime Ponce ahead of the 2021 season. Holt started his pursuit for the professional ranks at the age of 15 years old,Continue reading “Union Omaha Signs Academy Player”
Yoskar Galván: Always Looking Forward
The 2022 Union Omaha season had ended and players were having their individual end-of-season recap meetings with the technical staff. Players entered and players exited, all receiving their offseason assignments. Some players left the clubhouse with a sense of uncertainty, not knowing if they were going to wear the crest again next season. One player,Continue reading “Yoskar Galván: Always Looking Forward”
Owls Sign Midfielder, Defender
Union Omaha continued its ownership of Tuesday announcements, releasing the news of two more signings – midfielder Joe Gallardo and defender Alexis Souahy. Both players bring experience from abroad, as well as years within the USL umbrella. Joe Gallardo started his pro soccer career in 2012 with Mexican club Monterrey’s youth program and quickly gainedContinue reading “Owls Sign Midfielder, Defender”
Union Omaha Signs Two More
On Tuesday afternoon, Union Omaha continued to excite fans by announcing the signing of two players for the upcoming 2023 season. Center forward Steevan Dos Santos and defender Sebastian Sanchez were revealed as new members of the roster. Both announcements give Búhos Nation reason to celebrate, one for an established history of excellence and theContinue reading “Union Omaha Signs Two More”
Union Omaha Adds Two More Defenders
Union Omaha’s ritualistic Tuesday announcements brought with it an additional surprise: not one player signing, but two. Defenders Junior “El Buffalo” Palacios and Stefan Mueller were both announced as new signings to the 2023 Union Omaha roster. Junior Palacios joins the club as a right back, with possible appearances as a center back and defensiveContinue reading “Union Omaha Adds Two More Defenders”
Union Omaha Re-Signs Conor Doyle
After the two signings on Tuesday, Union Omaha made even more progress with their 2023 roster on Thursday afternoon as the club announced the re-signing of veteran Owl and central midfielder Conor Doyle. Having spent the last two seasons with the club, Doyle has been a key part of several historic moments in Omaha, namelyContinue reading “Union Omaha Re-Signs Conor Doyle”
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