As of this writing, it’s been 54 days since Búho Nation learned that Vincenzo Candela would take the interim title following the unexpected departure of Head Coach Dominic Casciato. As shocking and unexpected as Dom leaving was, I don’t think anyone hated the idea that Vinnie would get a chance to show what he couldContinue reading “Extra Time: The Case For Vincenzo Candela”
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Werner Has Fallen
In the 2023 regular season Union Omaha went 11-3-2 at home and had a positive goal difference of 16 along with going undefeated at home starting on May 27th. The away record was not as good but still a respectable 8-5-3. A record as a whole that Omaha would use to propel themselves into theirContinue reading “Werner Has Fallen”
Mini Tactical Breakdown from First Match
Union Omaha’s 2023 campaign started with all of the intrigue that comes with a new coach, a lot of new faces on the roster and new tactics to observe. In each of the previous seasons, Búhos Nation knew they would be seeing a flat 4-4-2 (four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards) with releasing wingbacksContinue reading “Mini Tactical Breakdown from First Match”
Data Dive: Another tie, another Tie
The Data Dive is a little late this week as I was actually in North Carolina this past weekend with family, so was able to attend the game. It was a good experience, even with the rain! In this Dive I’ll mention a few things from this game as well as some other things thatContinue reading “Data Dive: Another tie, another Tie”
Union Omaha Props
Its Super Bowl weekend, and one of my favorite parts of the Super Bowl are all the insane proposition bets that sportsbooks list. While the really fun ones involve props like the length of the national anthem, who the MVP will thank first in their speech and which song will The Weeknd open the halftimeContinue reading “Union Omaha Props”
2020 USL League 1 Elo Ratings Post Mortem
Once a sports season comes to a close, any good data scientist will tell you that a ratings system needs to be evaluated. A proper evaluation helps support what decisions, if any, need to be made before the beginning of the next season. Decisions typically fall in one of these categories: Minor tweaks to formulas,Continue reading “2020 USL League 1 Elo Ratings Post Mortem”
Data Dump: #EVD4MVP Special Edition
Hello and welcome to the only article you need to read if you have a vote for MVP. As the founder of the #EVD4MVP movement that is sweeping the nation (Buho Nation), I want to bring the case full circle and show why Ethan Vanacore-Decker is the only choice for the 2020 USL League OneContinue reading “Data Dump: #EVD4MVP Special Edition”
Data Dump: Ft Lauderdale (Home)
Wooooooooooo boy. We ducking did it. It’s been a few days, and I’m still not sure it seems very real. I’ve been thinking about what to write since I got home on Saturday night and there is honestly nothing else besides that goal that matter from this game. So instead of a normal Data Dump,Continue reading “Data Dump: Ft Lauderdale (Home)”
Elo Rankings: Week 15
As if this could get any more wild, here is the final standings of the season for Elo. We’ll do a full recap after the final! Team Week 15 Weekly Change Season Change North Texas 1616 23 41 Greenville Triumph 1613 13 82 Union Omaha 1551 7 51 Forward Madison 1529 -8 1 Chattanooga RedContinue reading “Elo Rankings: Week 15”
Data Dump: Greenville (Away)
Well, we did it. We beat the previously undefeated-at-home regular season champions, at their place. Not at the start of the season but 13 days before the Triumph will host the USL League One Championship game. In winning the game we ended the season of our bitterest League One rivals (Chattanooga, New England, Wauwautosa). AndContinue reading “Data Dump: Greenville (Away)”
Who Gives A Hoot? 