When it comes to cheers, chants, etc., organizers said they want fans to create their own connections to the team. But Green and Bjork have a few ideas.

Green suggested calling a section of the stadium “The Owl’s Nest.” Bjork said she envisions the color of the owl’s yellow eyes changing for themed nights and other events.

All of that will be decided as fans embrace Omaha’s team, Green said. And he wants to watch that process.

He hopes to be with the fans when Union Omaha scores its first goal, holding the match that lights the smoke bombs soccer fans are known to employ.

“Hopefully, we’ll get that goal in the first game,” Green said.

Cordaro, also president and general manager of the Chasers, said he thinks fans, too, have a responsibility to help build and promote soccer in Nebraska.

He challenged soccer clubs, soccer families and anyone who loves the game to make sure Union Omaha thrives.

“We’ve done our part: We’ve brought a franchise here,” Cordaro said. “The USL has done their part in continuing to grow professional soccer in the different levels and the leagues. We’ve given them something to rally behind.