August 21, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
Union Omaha News Release
With a nearly two-week break since their dramatic late win in Fresno against Central Valley Fuego, and a league match on the weekend against Richmond Kickers, this exhibition is a perfect time to shake some rust off and support the local opposition down Highway 370. The Bellevue University Bruins have started their season with a pair of wins against Doane University and Hastings College, by a combined total of 8-1. Just as the Owls will look to use this match as a springboard for their home stretch, the Bruins hope to keep the start of their season rolling in good form with this 6:30pm kickoff.
ABOUT BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY BRUINS
The Bellevue University men’s soccer team is ranked eighth in the NAIA Preseason Coaches’ Poll to open the 2024 season. Bruin head coach Mark Heath-Preston returns to the helm with a career 99-50-19 (.646) record at Bellevue.
Bellevue posted a 14-6-4 record in 2023 while winning their fourth-straight CAC title and qualifying for a fourth-straight NAIA National Tournament. There, the Bruins reached the quarterfinals for the second time in program history (2020). BU men’s soccer has now won 14 conference tournament titles and qualified for 10 NAIA National Tournaments, advancing to the final site on six occasions.
PRIZE DRAWING
Fans will receive their free prize drawing tickets upon entry to Werner Park. Anyone who requests a raffle ticket will receive one. Fans should keep these tickets on them, as there will be drawings throughout the match over the PA system to win a variety of prizes.
If your number is called, proceed to our redemption table on the concourse near Gate 1 with raffle ticket in hand to redeem the ticket and claim your prize.
KNOCKERBALL MATCH
During halftime, we will be holding 5v5 knockerball (bubble soccer) matches on the pitch. Those who wish to sign up to participate will receive a free berm ticket as well. Knockerball is open to ages 10 and up, and will require participants to sign a waiver prior to the matches. You can sign up by using this form.
UPDATED BAG POLICY
Werner Park will enforce a Clear Bag Policy to expedite your stadium entry experience and reduce security screening interactions.
One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or the 12 ¬Â³ by 6 ¬Â³ by 12 ¬Â³ clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch approximately 4.5 ¬Â³ x 6.5 ¬Â³ in size.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items…