One Knoxville SCโข Claims victory Over Union Omaha, Eyes Playoff position
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Knoxville, TN – One Knoxville SC returned to Covenant Health Park and delivered aโ commandingโข 1-0 win against Union Omaha on Wednesday evening, overcoming a previously postponed match due โฃto inclement weather. The victory strengthens One Knox’sโข position in the competitiveโ USL league One standings.
Match Highlights
The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when โBabacar Diene headed the ball into the net, securing the lead for One Knox. Despite Omaha’s possession of the ball for 56.9% of the game, Knoxville’s defenseโ proved resilient, successfully thwarting their opponent’s attacks.
Earlier in the match, a goal byโ One Knox was โdisallowed due to an offsides call. The team had originally been scheduled to play the Richmond Kickers on August 13, but โคthat match was also postponed as of rain and will now be played in Richmond.
Did You Know? Covenant Health Park underwent โrecent turf conversions to accommodate both soccer and baseball, a process complex by persistent rainfall.
Playerโฃ of the Match: Babacar Diene
Babacar Diene’s โpivotal goal proved to be the difference-maker,โ lifting One Knox to their ninth win of the season. His contribution was particularly crucial against a challenging opponent in Omaha Union, โขcurrently ranked seventh in the league, four places below One Knox.
USL โLeague One Standings
With this win,โ One โknoxville SC improves to a record of 9-2-7, solidifying theirโฃ fourth-place standing in the USL League One. They trail Spokane Velocity FC, Chattanooga Red Wolves โคSC, and FC Naples.
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane Velocity FC | 10-3-5 |
| 2 | Chattanooga Red Wolves SC | 9-3-6 |
| 3 | FC Naples | 9-4-5 |
| 4 | One Knoxville SC | 9-2-7 |
| 5 | Union Omaha | 6-7-5 |
Looking Ahead
One Knoxville SC will now embark on a two-game road trip to โface the Richmond Kickers. Upon their return, they will host FC Naples at covenant โHealth Parkโค on August 27 at 7 p.m. The teams previously met on April 19, with One knox securing โa 1-0 victory.
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What impact will One Knox’s home-field advantageโค have on their playoff aspirations? And how will the rescheduled match against Richmond โaffect their momentum?
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Frequently Asked Questions About One โKnoxville SC
- What league does One Knoxville SC play in? Oneโ Knoxville SC competes in the โUSL League One,โ a professional soccer league in the United โฃStates.
- Where does โฃOne Knoxville SC play its home games? The team plays its home games at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, โขTennessee.
- What is One Knoxville SC’s current record? As of August 17, 2025, One Knoxville SC’s record is 9-2-7.
- Who scored the winning goal against Union Omaha? Babacar Diene scored the winning goal for One Knoxville SC in the 66th minute.
- When is One Knoxville SC’s next home game? One Knoxville SC will host FC Naples at Covenant Healthโ Park on august 27 at 7 p.m.
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