In a match featuring the league’s best defense against the league’s hottest offense, defense would carry the day as the Mingos defended Brees Stevens Field on Thursday night with a 2-0 victory to deny Union Omaha a return to the top of the USL League One table. Usual culprit Christian Chaney found the back ofContinue reading “Owls Find Well Of Goals Dried Up In 2-0 Loss To Forward Madison”
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Owls Blank Mingos, Win Players’ Shield
On Saturday evening, Union Omaha did something they hadn’t done since 2021 – defeat Forward Madison inside Breese Stevens Field..oh yeah, and win the Players’ Shield. Thanks to a second-half goal from Steevan Dos Santos, the Owls earned the road win, won the regular season title, and secured home field advantage throughout the upcoming playoffs.Continue reading “Owls Blank Mingos, Win Players’ Shield”
Second-half Goal Drops Owls at Home
A picture-perfect night ushered in another Union Omaha home match at Werner Park. This time the opponent was none other than rival Forward Madison. After giving up the early lead, the Owls answered quickly. Ultimately, the three points went to the visitors as they were able to score a second-half goal and keep the leadContinue reading “Second-half Goal Drops Owls at Home”
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: A Positive Reaction
The team responded so, so well to the loss at Richmond from this past weekend. Despite the circumstances that understandably shook the team that game, we reacted well to come out with the win on Wednesday. And thankfully there is good news for Alex Touche as well, with it not being as bad as itContinue reading “Data Dive: A Positive Reaction”
Forward Madison Preview
Union Omaha (8-10-3, 3rd Place) vs Forward Madison (7-10-5, 5th Place) All competitions: OMA (12-10-4) vs MAD (8-10-6) Werner Park – Papillion, Nebraska 7:00 PM (CST) ESPN+ It’s another crucial matchup that has major playoff implications as Union Omaha hosts Forward Madison tonight at Werner Park. This one could be an emotional rollercoaster, soContinue reading “Forward Madison Preview”
An Interview with the President of The Parliament supporters group!
Here we are again, another home match week! It feels like forever since we have been inside Werner Park cheering on our Owls. We have a big game ahead of us this week, no only is it to climb up in the rankings but it is to knock off an old rival. Oh, and howContinue reading “An Interview with the President of The Parliament supporters group!”
Data Dump: Madison (Away)
Let me start off by saying if I never watch Forward Madison play at Hart Park again, that might be too soon. It is the perfect combination for a headache, a team that chokes the life out of the beautiful game and a field that is the sports field equivalent of a participation trophy. ToContinue reading “Data Dump: Madison (Away)”
3 Questions: Forward (Away)
If you haven’t been waiting for this game since the schedule came out, I’m honestly not sure why you are here reading this, maybe you’re new. In case you are new here, welcome, this is Union Omaha fan blog, we play in USL League One and our closest competitor in the league is a teamContinue reading “3 Questions: Forward (Away)”
Data Dump: Union Omaha v. Forward Madison
What a game last night. Statistically, we dominated in almost every category, but it didn’t feel like we dominated. I went home relieved we salvaged a point, but frustrated that we left two points on the field. Others I talked to also were frustrated with how the game played out. I will dig into theContinue reading “Data Dump: Union Omaha v. Forward Madison”
Who Gives A Hoot? 