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”

Richmond Kickers Preview

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”

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”