At the age of 18 what would you have been willing to do to pursue your dreams? Could you have imagined getting on a plane, traveling for almost 27 hours, traversing across three continents, and showing up in the middle of the night, with no cell phone, in a place you’ve only heard of recently?Continue reading “The Journey: Illal Osmanu”
Category Archives: Players
Knutson’s Path to Union Omaha
Program changing players are rare to find, but can influence a team for years to come. Union Omaha defender, Daltyn Knutson, is that gem. The 23-year-old grew up in Spring, Texas, just north of Houston. He started kicking the ball around with his YMCA team at a very early age. But, soccer was not theContinue reading “Knutson’s Path to Union Omaha”
WGaH on the USLPA
Who Gives a Hoot is proud to support Union Omaha, USL League 1, US Soccer, and perhaps most importantly, the players and staff that make all this possible. Recent events surrounding players, ownership and league interaction in the USL Championship has been making waves across the professional soccer landscape in the US. With recent requestsContinue reading “WGaH on the USLPA”
Meet the Owls: New Signings
Five new signings join the roster of Union Omaha for the inaugural 2020 season. Three of the five players officially signed before the Wasatch Cup with Rashid Nuhu, John “JP” Scearce and Tyler David on the official team. On March 2, Illa Osmanu and Sebastian Contreras signed officially with Union Omaha. These two were someContinue reading “Meet the Owls: New Signings”
Meet the Owls: Forwards
On Jan. 14, Union Omaha announced the first batch of signings that will be competing in the 2020 inaugural season. 13 players consisting of local talent, USL experience and international success represent this group of players. Four forwards were signed on Jan. 14 along with one more who signed on Jan. 31. For now, hereContinue reading “Meet the Owls: Forwards”
Meet the Owls: Defenders
On Jan. 14, Union Omaha announced the first batch of signings that will be competing in the 2020 inaugural season. 13 players consisting of local talent, USL experience and international success will represent Union Omaha on the field. Over the next couple weeks, a detailed description along with videos will be used to showcase theContinue reading “Meet the Owls: Defenders”
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