From where I sat in the stadium on Saturday night against FC Tucson, I had a great view of Tucson right back, Tommy Silva, constantly chirping at the referee, like he was the star of a U-19 team. Well, not too long ago Silva WAS the star of a team of high school players, playingContinue reading “Academy Contracts: Part One”
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Elo Rankings: Week 7
Let’s take a look at this week’s Elo rankings. You can refresh yourself on Jon’s methodology here. Team Week 7 Weekly Change Greenville Triumph 1562 -30 Union Omaha 1545 9 North Texas 1537 0 Forward Madison 1536 0 Richmond Kickers 1527 14 Chattanooga Red Wolves 1510 19 Fort Lauderdale CDF 1483 0 FC Tucson 1480 -9Continue reading “Elo Rankings: Week 7”
Data Dump: FC Tucson (Home)
What great night! Entertaining match, fantastic goals, great management from Jay, hard to ask for more! The biggest storyline (in my mind) coming in to the match was around Sam Howard, so I’ll attempt to evaluate how Sam did, as well as, explore at least one person’s feeling that we turned the ball over atContinue reading “Data Dump: FC Tucson (Home)”
Roommates shine as Boyce and Molina bag both goals for the Union Omaha victory
Usually, roommates do everything together. They eat meals together, play video games or watch television. But, not all roommates score their first ever professional goals on the same night together. Midfielders Devin Boyce and Christian Molina achieved this feat as Union Omaha was victorious over FC Tucson 2-1. The Owls remain undefeated in League OneContinue reading “Roommates shine as Boyce and Molina bag both goals for the Union Omaha victory”
Owl Props 8/29/2020
We are back on the saddle after a couple of frustrating performances by Union Omaha. a 1-1 draw at home to Forward Madison and a 2-2 draw on the road against North Texas SC. The finishing has been a lot better but our brick wall defense is starting to show some cracks, and going againstContinue reading “Owl Props 8/29/2020”
3 Questions: Tucson (Home)
If we go on to finish second in the league, I think we will look back at this stretch as a springboard to that finish. For the next five games, we should be favored in the next four and then we face Richmond, our primary rival at the moment for 2nd place. Even given thatContinue reading “3 Questions: Tucson (Home)”
Union Omaha and North Texas SC draw as Vanacore-Decker earns a goal and assist
Union Omaha and North Texas SC finished in a 2-2 draw after a chippy, physical match that left both teams yearning for more. North Texas SC opened the scoring with a banger of a goal from Edwin Cerrillo. Cerrillo was dropped by parent club FC Dallas this so he could start for North Texas toContinue reading “Union Omaha and North Texas SC draw as Vanacore-Decker earns a goal and assist”
Data Dump: North Texas (Away)
What a game! Los Buhos got sucked into the MoneyGram Soccer Park chaos in a big way last night. I called the game a must win yesterday afternoon, but by the final whistle I was thrilled we grabbed a point. Red cards, getting late goals, giving up late goals, golazos, the drama! I can’t beContinue reading “Data Dump: North Texas (Away)”
3 Questions: North Texas (Away)
Not much of a preamble today, this is a big game for us. 1) Are we a good team? First, let me apologize to all Kickers fans reading this today. I called your team “okay” in this column on Wednesday and honestly, that isn’t fair. While Greenville is in a class of its own, thereContinue reading “3 Questions: North Texas (Away)”
Preview: Union Omaha @ North Texas SC
The Owls are back in action as they face North Texas SC in their return leg that features the USL One defending champions. Kickoff is slated for 8PM CST at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Union Omaha Their last match, was a tough, physical game against Forward Madison. It led to each team scoringContinue reading “Preview: Union Omaha @ North Texas SC”
Who Gives A Hoot? 