Union Omaha faces Forward Madison in Week 6 of USL One competition on Wednesday, August 19th at 7pm CST in Omaha. The Owls come into this weekday clash after strange circumstances in Chattanooga while the Flamingos come off of their first win in 2020. Union Omaha The Owls return to action after 10 days toContinue reading “Preview: Union Omaha vs Forward Madison”
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Owl Props 08/18
All we do is win win win no matter what. That is on the minds of everybody who watched that FC Tucson match! Although Union Omaha is 0-1 against lightning storms this season, they are bringing the strike to the pitch and to our wallets! If you decided to ride with me during the FCContinue reading “Owl Props 08/18”
The Journey: Illal Osmanu
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”
Data Dump: FC Tuscon v. Union Omaha
League One is kind of enough to provide us fans with some serious data on every game from Opta. Here are three insights I’ve gleaned last night’s game. This is Data Dump. 1) Our full backs are providing a lot of our wing play. If you look at the heat maps for our full backsContinue reading “Data Dump: FC Tuscon v. Union Omaha”
Off Topic with Ben Turner
Welcome to Off Topic with Ben Turner. On semi-regular intervals I am going to sit down with someone associated with Union Omaha and do a deep dive into their passions outside of soccer and of course, cover a little soccer as well. Our first guest is Union Omaha defender Jake Crull, #16. We cover growingContinue reading “Off Topic with Ben Turner”
USL One Week 2 Roundup
USL One’s first full slate of games began this past weekend. Week two provided action across the country which showcased new players, beautiful goals and a nine man squad. Here is League One’s roundup from week 2: Greenville Triumph 3-2 Richmond Kickers Triumph continue their perfect season with two wins inside their first two games.Continue reading “USL One Week 2 Roundup”
Preview: Union Omaha vs New England Revolution II
The first game of the USL One season is finally here. Two brand new teams face off to begin their inaugural campaigns, Union Omaha and the New England Revolution II. The Owls head to Foxborough, Massachusetts to face the MLS reserve side at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 4pm CST on Saturday, July 25th. Continue reading “Preview: Union Omaha vs New England Revolution II”
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”
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”
Postgame: Union Omaha vs Real Monarchs SLC
Union Omaha kicked off their preseason against USL Championship side Real Monarchs SLC. Both clubs are taking part of the Wasatch Cup in Herriman, Utah. The Owls and Monarchs finished with a 0-0 draw, but both teams showed flairs of excitement. The Monarchs started on the front foot with an opportunity inside the first fourContinue reading “Postgame: Union Omaha vs Real Monarchs SLC”
Who Gives A Hoot? 