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Welcome to part two of our look into the new players joining Union Omaha.  In this round, we’ll introduce you to Joe Brito.             If you thought Union Omaha’s midfield was fully-stocked, head coach Jay Mims has a differing opinion.  On Tuesday, midfield Joe Brito became one of the latest players to join the clubContinue reading “New Signings Part 2: Joe Brito”

The 2022 Union Omaha continues to grow and yesterday’s announcements were no let-down for Búhos Nation.  The club announced four additions to the roster and each player brings a wealth of experience, grit, and in some cases, a little pizzazz.  This will be part one of four that will focus on the new players.  FirstContinue reading “New Signings Part 1: Gabriel Claudio”

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 playedContinue reading “Owls Away”

There’s no doubt that Union Omaha has some great fans, so Who Gives A Hoot is always looking for new and better ways to keep fans connected to the club and its players.  As the club continues to grow, it’s only natural that former players will spread their influence across other clubs, leagues, and evenContinue reading “Owls Away”

St. Patrick’s Day may be next week, but today’s signing from Union Omaha seems to show the club is harvesting four-leaf clovers.  Earlier today, the club announced the addition of American centerback Alex Touche to the 2022 roster. The 6’3” defender played three seasons at the University of Pennsylvania.  While with the Quakers, Touche startedContinue reading “Union Omaha Adds Defender”

Yesterday was another exercise in the “Thursday is the new Tuesday” for Union Omaha and with it came another dose of excitement for the 2022 roster.             Chavany Willis was announced as the newest signing for the Owls.  In signing Willis, the club ventured into new territories as the 24 year-old became the club’s firstContinue reading “Reggae Boy Becomes Buho”

Even though we are on the precipice of Union Omaha’s third season, and Union Omaha has already won a championship, the club is still in its infancy and still experiencing a plethora of “firsts”.  One that many diehard fans have been waiting for, yet many casual fans are possibly not aware of, has finally arrived. Continue reading “2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Primer”

For anyone predicting the starting lineup for Union Omaha’s midfield, coach Jay Mims made that task even more difficult with his latest signing.  Yesterday, the club announced the signing of Junior College Champion Ryen Jiba.             The South Sudan national played for Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and helped lead the men’s soccer team toContinue reading “Ryen Jiba Joins the Owls”

With each passing day, the USL League One regular season approaches and Búhos Nation become more eager to hear news of the next Union Omaha player signing.  Yesterday, the club gifted its fans just that and this gift was well worth the wait.             Union Omaha announced the signing of forward Hugo Kametani.  The 23Continue reading “Local Standout Becomes Local Pro”

Earlier today, Union Omaha treated its fans to a second helping of player signings.  This time, the club brought news of a player new to the area.  Giovanni Montesdeoca has signed with the Owls for the 2022 League One season. The Dallas native and forward has quite the history already: University of North Carolina standout,Continue reading “Union Omaha Signs Another Forward”