UNION OMAHA AND NEBRASKA STATE SOCCER ANNOUNCE 2023 SUMMER SERIES
PAPILLION, Neb. (April 27, 2023) - Union Omaha and the Nebraska State Soccer Association announced today the establishment of the Summer Soccer Series. The Summer Series includes three different events, including a footvolley tournament, skills challenge and 3v3 competition, and works to grow the game of soccer in Nebraska by providing players across the state the opportunity to compete in multiple exciting competitions.
The Footvolley event is open to youth and adult teams and will take place on July 9th in the Omaha area. The Skills Challenge is an individual competition where players will earn points in dribbling, passing and shooting drills. The Skills Challenge and 3v3 events are youth competitions and will each take place regionally, including events in Scottsbluff, Omaha, South Sioux City and Lexington, with the winners from each location advancing to the Summer Series Finals to be held at Werner Park in September. Visit summerseries.team.app.com for more information on each event.
“NSSA has been a great partner of ours for years, and we’re thrilled to work with them to bring fun, competitive soccer tournaments and competitions to communities across the state,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said.
“Our partnership with Union Omaha works because of the love for the game and our soccer community that both organizations share,” said Crystal Collins, NSS Director of Operations, “We are excited to get out and offer this fun new competition to players in every corner of our state and are so thankful for our host communities for helping make this happen.”
ABOUT UNION OMAHA
Union Omaha, the 2021 USL League One Champion, is the only professional soccer team in the state of Nebraska. USL League One is a United States Soccer Federation-sanctioned professional men’s soccer league that occupies the third tier of the American soccer landscape, below USL Championship (tier two) and Major League Soccer (tier one). Union Omaha plays its home matches at Werner Park in Sarpy County, also home to the Omaha Storm Chasers of Minor League Baseball. The team is led by General Manager Peter Marlette in the front office and Head Coach Dominic Casciato on the field.
ABOUT NEBRASKA STATE SOCCER
Nebraska State Soccer is the premier governing body for soccer in Nebraska, dedicated to promoting and developing the sport at all levels. As an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), and United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), Nebraska State Soccer oversees leagues, competitions, coaching education, and player development programs. With a mission to provide opportunities for all individuals to enjoy the game, Nebraska State Soccer strives to foster a positive soccer culture that inspires our over 22,000 players, coaches, referees, and administrators across the state. Nebraska State Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
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