It’s almost match day in Omaha once again! After a First-Round cup victory, your Owls are finally ready to take flight in their U.S. Open Cup Second Round match against Des Moines Menace of USL League Two. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m.
Take a look at everything you need to know before you go!
PREVIEW: DES MOINES MENACE
The Owls have faced Des Moines Menace on one previous occasion, also in the U.S. Open Cup. It was Union Omaha’s first-ever match in the competition as the Menace traveled to Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium on April 5, 2022. A JP Scearce goal and a Menace own goal propelled the Owls to a 2-1 victory that would prove to be the start of a historic cup campaign – the team would go on to knock off two clubs from Major League Soccer on its way to a Quarterfinal berth.
Menace made headlines last round by recruiting former LA Galaxy, U.S. Men’s National Team and Olympian Sacha Kljestan to their squad. The midfielder provided an assist and scored a decisive penalty to send Des Moines into the next round. Tonight’s match will see Kljestan take the field again along with former MLS stars Roger Espinoza, Brian Rowe and A.J. DeLaGarza.
DIGITAL TICKETING
All pre-purchased tickets at Caniglia Field are digital and can be accessed through your Union Omaha Ticket Account. Tickets must be shown at the gate for entry.
The Ticket Sale Windows at the northwest and southwest entrances will open at 5:30 p.m. on match day.
Single-match ticket buyers will have access to GA seating in the bleacher area (purple area on map above). Season ticket members will have access to purchase tickets in the reserved section with seatbacks (yellow on map above).
Please refer any ticketing questions to Reilly Raube at reillyr@unionomaha.com.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Caniglia Field will enforce a Clear Bag Policy for this match to expedite your stadium entry experience and reduce security screening interactions.
- One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or the 12″ by 6″ by 12″ clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch approximately 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size.
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and/or diaper bags after proper inspection and screening.
- Guests can carry in blankets and jackets as long as they are readily available for screening at entry.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Parking will be free to all in the garage and other lots around the UNO campus. The East Garage (P1 on the map below) will be the closest to park in for entering the stadium and will open at 4:30 p.m. See the map below for parking and stadium entrance.
If you’re looking for public transportation options, ORBT runs on Dodge Street from Westroads to downtown and has a bus stop on the UNO campus. For more details on schedule and prices, please visit the ORBT website.
TAILGATING
Alcohol will be sold at Caniglia Field beer garden on the SW field-level concourse. Concessions will also be available here. Tailgating is permitted, however tailgating festivities cannot extend into additional parking spaces. Please use plastic cups for beverages, glass is not allowed.
All cooking equipment must be situated away from crowds, buildings, and combustible material. A minimum clearance distance of three feet from cooking equipment is required. No grills are to be left unattended at any time. Any equipment (chairs, tents, grills, etc.) left overnight will be removed. Trash and recycling bins will be available throughout UNO lots. Please dispose of all trash and recyclables properly.
TEAM STORE
A limited selection of Union Omaha merchandise, including the brand-new Crop Circles secondary jersey, will be available at Caniglia Field on the northwest side of the field-level concourse.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Location: Caniglia Field, 6201 Maverick Plz., Omaha, NE 68182
Opponent: Des Moines Menace
Kick Off Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
TV: https://uslsoccer.com/watch
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