September 20, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
Union Omaha News Release
As we get into the business end of the season, each match matters more. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more meaningful clash than this one right now. After a gutsy win over Northern Colorado last weekend, Union Omaha are three points clear of Charlotte at the top of the league, with a game in hand. Just below them, however, is One Knoxville SC. A win for the Tennesseans would put them within a point of the top spot with five matches to go. A win for the home side could be a massive springboard towards a Players’ Shield with a six point gap on the current third-placed One Knox.
It should be a great, highly competitive match, but it may not be a goalfest. Knoxville’s 4-1 win over Chattanooga in August was the only time this season that they’ve scored more than two goals in a match. On the flip side, the only time they’ve given up more than two was a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Northern Colorado back in mid-May. This is a team that’s best in USL League One at forcing teams into inefficient chances, so it’ll take some stellar playmaking to break them down.
ABOUT ONE KNOXVILLE SC
After a USL League One debut in 2023 where they missed the playoffs despite tying for the league’s second-best defense (thanks to an attack that was tied for the worst), One Knox has leveled up this season. Their style of play has remained the same, but with an even more effective defense, they’ve grinded out results to climb to third in the table. This, despite parting ways with manager Mark McKeever over the summer. They’ve gone 3-0-2 in all competitions under interim management, albeit still with a single goal scored in each of their last four matches.
OKTOBERFEST
This match sees us host our Oktoberfest night at Werner Park. Gate 2 will open a half hour early, at 5:30 p.m., in order for fans to enter and see live music at the stage near the Bud Light Downdraught Bar, as well as getting food and drink. Check out The Show for discounted pretzels beginning at 5:30 and Hot Dog Nation for discounted brats from 6pm.
The first 500 fans to enter will receive an Oktoberfest stein, presented by Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits. Those fans will also get $3 off beer pours into those steins at the Bud Light Downdraught Bar and the Prairie Flower Casino Club.
UPDATED BAG POLICY
Werner Park will enforce a Clear Bag Policy to expedite your stadium entry experience and reduce security screening interactions.
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