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Union Omaha announced that it will host FIFA World Cup watch parties with several local partners this summer. Each watch party will feature club activations, including appearances by Hoot the Owl, inflatable games, giveaways and merchandise. The series begins with Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 and runs through the World Cup final on July 19.

Soccer fans can attend group stage watch parties for the following matches:

• Mexico vs. South Africa – Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m. – Granary Green
• U.S. vs. Paraguay – Friday, June 12, 8 p.m. – Big Grove Brewery
• Argentina vs. Algeria – Tuesday, June 16, 8 p.m. – Capitol District
• U.S. vs. Australia – Friday, June 19, 2 p.m. – Pint Nine Brewing Co. 
• Mexico vs. Czechia – Wednesday, June 24, 8 p.m. – Granary Green
• U.S. vs. Turkey – Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. – Sonny’s Downtown

The following dates are confirmed for knockout stage watch parties:

• Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. – Capitol District
• Monday, June 30, 8 p.m. – Capitol District
• Saturday, July 11, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Capitol District
• Sunday, July 19, 2 p.m. – Sonny’s Downtown

More dates will be announced once the tournament reaches the knockout stage.

Omaha baseball named Rob Fournier as its seventh head coach Monday. Fournier joins Omaha after four seasons as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with Western Kentucky. Fournier helped assemble two nationally recognized recruiting classes for the Hilltoppers (2024 and 2026), including the signing of six top-ranked junior college prospects in 2024. Over the last three seasons, WKU posted a 112-63 (.640) record, highlighted by the team’s 2025 Conference USA Championship, the first in program history, and fifth NCAA tournament appearance.

Union Omaha defeated FC Naples on Saturday, 2-1, to improve to 9-2-1 on the season. On Saturday, Omaha will face fellow USL League One club Fort Wayne FC for its third USL Cup match at Morrison Stadium at 7 p.m. Next Wednesday, June 10, Omaha opens a three-match road trip at Charlotte Independence with a match kicking off at 6:30 p.m.

USL League One announced its Team of the Week for Week 13 on Tuesday, and Union Omaha defender Ryen Jiba earned a spot on the squad. He scored the winning goal in Saturday’s victory over FC Naples and completed 62 of 76 passes and won a penalty kick in Omaha’s pair of victories during the week.

Creighton softball’s Keegan Mayhue was named a Second Team Freshman All-American by D1Softball last Thursday. Mayhue is one of two freshmen in program history to earn All-American honors, and joins pitcher Tara Oltman, who was named an All-American by Easton Sports in 2007. The Big East Freshman of the Year hit .336 this season with 11 doubles, 13 home runs and a freshman program-record 53 RBI.

Creighton men’s basketball will play Iowa at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 15. Creighton and first-year head coach Alan Huss will face an early-season test against the Hawkeyes, who were ranked No. 15 in the final Associated Press poll after advancing to the Elite Eight in last season’s NCAA Tournament.

The Omaha Supernovas have re-signed six players from last season’s squad through free agency so far, marking the largest returning group in franchise history. Among the six returners are Merritt Beason, Kiara Reinhardt, Emily Londot, Allison Holder, Norah (Sis) TeBrake and Leyla Blackwell.

Omaha also announced nine new signings, bringing its active roster to 15 members. Major League Volleyball allows a maximum of 16 players for each team’s active roster, leaving one roster spot still available. More information on the Supernovas’ current roster and new signings can be found HERE.

The Omaha Storm Chasers are facing the Columbus Clippers for a road series this week, and trail 2-0 prior to Thursday’s 11:05 a.m. matchup. First pitch on Friday is at 6:05 p.m. The Chasers return home next week for a series against the Las Vegas Aviators beginning on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.

Upcoming Events

• Omaha Storm Chasers at Columbus | June 2 – 7 | 6:05 p.m. Friday
• Union Omaha vs. Fort Wayne FC | Saturday, June 6 | 7 p.m.
• Union Omaha at Charlotte Independence | Wednesday, June 10 | 6:30 p.m.

The Omaha Supernovas have retained the largest returning group of players in franchise history during Major League Volleyball (MLV) free agency. Ahead of the 2027 MLV season, in which the league will expand to 12 teams, the Supernovas continued building their roster around a mix of young talent and proven veterans with championship experience. 

Leading the group of returners is 2026 MLV All-Star Emily Londot, who emerged as one of the league’s top opposites during her second professional season in 2026. Among league opposites, Londot ranked second in hitting percentage (.231), digs (181) and digs per set (2.23), while also finishing third in points (283) and kills (248). 

One of two former Creighton Bluejays announced to return on Thursday, outside hitter Norah (Sis) TeBrake, re-signed with the franchise for her second season. The Papillion native appeared in 21 matches with one start during the 2026 campaign and recorded a double-double in her best outing of the season during Omaha’s five-set loss to Orlando on February 18. 

Fellow Creighton alum and libero Allison Holder also returns to Omaha for her third season with the Supernovas. Holder has played sparingly as a defensive specialist and serving substitute. She appeared in 41 sets with one start and finished the 2026 season with 37 digs and four assists.

Middle blocker and former Nebraska standout Leyla Blackwell will also make her return to the Novas next season. Blackwell was playing some of the best volleyball of her career before suffering a season-ending injury during Omaha’s sweep at Orlando on April 16. The 6-foot-4 California native produced the best professional outing of her career against Grand Rapids on April 10, recording 10 kills on a .444 hitting percentage with two blocks.

Another former Cornhusker will join the Supernovas in outside hitter Hayden Kubik. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 MLV Draft spent her rookie season with the San Diego Mojo, totaling 58 points on 55 kills, two blocks, one ace, 37 digs and four assists. 

Kubik will be joined in Omaha by former San Diego teammate McKenna Vicini. The middle blocker delivered one of her best performances of the year against the Supernovas on February 22 in San Diego, recording season highs in both points (13) and kills (10) while hitting .429 with three blocks and two digs in a five-set victory. Vicini spent five collegiate seasons at Stanford, helping the Cardinal win a national championship in 2019.

Kjersti Strong completes the group of middle blockers joining the Supernovas. The 6-foot-3 Pennsylvania native spent her first professional season in France with powerhouse Volley Mulhouse. Strong became an impact player off the bench during the postseason as Mulhouse captured the French League, French Cup and French Supercup titles. 

Omaha added its 15th member to its active roster with the signing of American setter Josie Vondran, who returns to the United States after three professional seasons overseas. The Ohio native spent the past two seasons with Volley Düdingen in Switzerland after previously competing in Spain with Voley Cajasol. 

As the 2027 roster takes shape, the Omaha Supernovas will begin play in the expanded MLV in January at the CHI Health Center.