Despite a great match by the Owls on Wednesday night, Alan Pulido’s 120th minute winner broke the hearts of everyone in Búho Nation. That’s why it has taken me three days to be able to write this. The boys played their hearts out against a slightly rotated, but still very strong Kansas City team inContinue reading “Union Omaha’s Heroic Effort Falls Short Against Sporting Kansas City”
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Joe Gallardo Leads Owls To Victory, Still Unbeaten Against Tormenta
Joe Gallardo notched a goal and an assist, as did Pedro Dolabella, and Nortei Nortey opened his Omaha account as the Owls overcame a bit of chaos and a late surge to defeat Tormenta FC on Saturday night. Missael Rodriguez also got in on the scoresheet for the second consecutive match to continue his goodContinue reading “Joe Gallardo Leads Owls To Victory, Still Unbeaten Against Tormenta”
Owls’ First Shot Of Jäeger Turns Into A Draw
Union Omaha’s first crack at the Jäegermeister Cup ended in a 2-2 draw against an always tough Northern Colorado Hailstorm squad. A quick strike by Bruno Rendòn had the hosts reeling, but an even quicker brace by Missael Rodriguez turned the game around right before halftime. The seemingly inevitable Ethan Hoard equalized in the secondContinue reading “Owls’ First Shot Of Jäeger Turns Into A Draw”
Independence Send Owls’ Perfect Start Up In Smoke With 0-0 Draw
For the second consecutive meeting at Werner Park, Union Omaha failed to find the back of the net against a resolute and well-organized Charlotte Independence team. Rashid Nuhu with his own stalwart back line also kept his third consecutive clean sheet (all competitions), but that seems little consolation in a game where the Owls dominatedContinue reading “Independence Send Owls’ Perfect Start Up In Smoke With 0-0 Draw”
Gallardo Hat Trick Powers Union Omaha To USOC Second Round
30-degree weather, a swirling wind, and a passionate home crowd were not enough to cool off Union Omaha as they dominated USL 2 side Western Massachusetts Pioneers in the First Round of the US Open Cup. Joe Gallardo got his first hat trick for the Owls, while Steevan Dos Santos found the back of theContinue reading “Gallardo Hat Trick Powers Union Omaha To USOC Second Round”
Owls Open 2024 With A Win In Fresno
Union Omaha had to wait a week to open their season, but it was well worth it as the Owls picked up three important road points against a much improved Central Valley Fuego FC team. Unlikely goal-scorer Blake Malone and new signing Aarón Gómez opened their 2024 accounts, while a resolute defense withstood several lateContinue reading “Owls Open 2024 With A Win In Fresno”
Owls Bested in PKs
Fate had cruel timing for Union Omaha fans as the Owls were knocked out of the playoffs by Charlotte Independence on Saturday night. Regulation and extra time weren’t enough to decide the victor in this outing, so the twisted machinations of the evening were settled by penalty kicks, where the Owls were defeated 4-5. ImageContinue reading “Owls Bested in PKs”
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”
Owls Storm Past 10-Man Tormenta
Union Omaha took advantage of a 10-man Tormenta in the second half, finishing the match with a 4-0 victory and a firmer grip on the Player’s Shield. Picture courtesy of Union Omaha Twitter: @Union_Omaha In front of one of the highest-attended home matches at Tormenta Stadium this season, Union Omaha and Tormenta FC lined upContinue reading “Owls Storm Past 10-Man Tormenta”
Second-Half Hat Trick Sinks Charlotte
After a first-half stalemate, Union Omaha forward Steevan Dos Santos exploded in the second half, scoring a hat trick and giving the Owls a 4-1 victory over the Charlotte Independence. Photo courtesy of Union Omaha Twitter: @Union_Omaha It was a perfect night at Werner Park for Union Omaha to conclude their regular season batch ofContinue reading “Second-Half Hat Trick Sinks Charlotte”
Who Gives A Hoot? 