SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Velocity opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 win over the visiting Union Omaha.
Omaha scored an own goal in the 67th minute, Brent Kallman knocked the ball in off his back heel, resulting in the lone strike across a defensive-minded match.
Spokane and Omaha were both picked in the top three in the USL League One preseason power rankings.
The Velocity will play next on Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., hosting Ventura County Fusion in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.
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