Richmond (10-5-7, 2nd Place) vs Union Omaha (8-10-2, 3rd Place) All competitions: RIC (12-5-8) vs OMA (12-10-3) City Stadium – Richmond, Virginia 5:30 PM (CST) ESPN+ Union Omaha returns to City Stadium to battle 2nd – placed Richmond in a crucial battle for prominence in USL League One. The biggest match of the weekContinue reading “Richmond Kickers Preview”
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Data Dive: An Historic Night
What a night! So much has been already said about this game: from the earliest goal in UO history that is also the first GK goal in USL League One history, to the highest number of goals we’ve scored this season, to the reasons for the two red cards, to the incredible after-game scenes. ThatContinue reading “Data Dive: An Historic Night”
Data Dive: The Middle of a Busy Homestand
WHEW, this has been a busy week. Two games already and another yet to come. All the while, school is getting ready to start back up again which is keeping me very busy. But we will definitely get some notes down about the week so far before the last game of this week at home.Continue reading “Data Dive: The Middle of a Busy Homestand”
Boris Pardo Hired as New GK Coach
On Friday, Union Omaha announced the hiring of their new goalkeeper coach: Boris Pardo. With him comes a wealth of experience from his collegiate career at Seton Hall, his professional days in Major League Soccer, Major Arena Soccer League, and even some futsal. The New Jersey native spent his college years at SetonContinue reading “Boris Pardo Hired as New GK Coach”
Owls and Hailstorm Battle to a Draw
It looked as though Union Omaha was well on their way to a second consecutive victory, but a second-half equalizer from Northern Colorado was enough to dash the hopes of another three points for the Owls. On a beautiful Saturday evening, Werner Park was filled with another impressive attendance – 4,312 people. ThereContinue reading “Owls and Hailstorm Battle to a Draw”
Northern Colorado Preview
Union Omaha (6-9-2, 5th Place) vs Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC (6-7-7, 8th Place) All competitions: OMA (10-9-3) vs NCO (8-7-8) Werner Park – Papillion, Nebraska 7:00 PM (CST) ESPN+ Good morning, Búhos Nation! Welcome to Week 20 of the USL League One regular season. For the seventh time this season, Union Omaha gets toContinue reading “Northern Colorado Preview”
Central Valley Preview
Central Valley Fuego FC (6-5-7, 8th place) vs Union Omaha (5-9-2, 7th place) All competitions: CV (7-5-8) vs OMA (9-9-3) Fresno State Soccer Stadium – Fresno, California 9:30 PM (CST) ESPN+ Another Saturday means another Union Omaha gameday. It’s Week 19 of League One action and this week the Owls make their first tripContinue reading “Central Valley Preview”
Union Omaha Signs Corey Hertzog
In keeping with the club’s trend of making player announcements on any given Tuesday, Union Omaha unveiled the signing of long-time USL veteran forward Corey Hertzog. Pending league and federation approval, we could see Hertzog getting playing time with the Owls as soon as this weekend’s road match at Central Valley Fuego FC. AtContinue reading “Union Omaha Signs Corey Hertzog”
Data Dive: A Week of Deja Vu
I’m back after a three game week, which I have been unfortunately shut in my room throughout as Covid sucks. But thankfully, I’m feeling well enough to do another write-up as wow is there a lot to talk about. Let’s get into it! Goals Find a WayThankfully, we found a goal right at the deathContinue reading “Data Dive: A Week of Deja Vu”
Willis the Hero as Owls Earn the Draw
It took more than 90 minutes for Union Omaha to score against Chattanooga, but the late, equalizing heroics from Chavany Willis earned the Owls a point, extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches, and kept themselves above the playoff threshold. In front of 5,167 people and under a beautiful Nebraska sky, the Owls continued toContinue reading “Willis the Hero as Owls Earn the Draw”
Who Gives A Hoot? 