Off-season of Change; Tracking United’s Roster Moves

Off-season of Change; Tracking United’s Roster Moves

After coming up short in the 2025 playoffs, New Mexico United is facing an offseason where changes are sure to occur. Earlier, the club announced its first roster decisions of the offseason as Head Coach Dennis Sanchez looks forward to the 2026 opener in just a few short months. Below, we’ll track all of the moves as they are announced by the club.

Player InReasonFormer Club
Zico BaileyUnder contractNew Mexico United
Greg HurstUnder contractNew Mexico United
Valentin NoelUnder contractNew Mexico United
Chris GlosterUnder contractNew Mexico United
Ousman JabangUnder conctractNew Mexico United
Dayonn HarrisClub Option (’27)New Mexico United
Will SeymoreUnder contractNew Mexico United
Marlon VargasClub Option (’27)New Mexico United
Kris ShakesUnder contractNew Mexico United
Gedion ZelalemUnder contractNew Mexico United
Justin RennicksUnder contractAC Oulu (Finland)
Niall Reid-StephenUnder contract South Georgia Tormenta FC
Rostered for 2026
Player OutReasonNew Club
Jaylin LindseyFree Agent/Club declined option
Thomas AmangFree Agent/Club declined option
Jackson DuBoisFree Agent/Club declined option
Kipp KellerLoan expired
Sergio RivasContract expired
Carlos Moguel JrLoan expired
Tomas PondecaLoan expired
Mukwelle AkaleContract expiredLouisville FC
Luther ArchimedeContract expired
Alex TambakisContract expired
Talen MaplesTransferColorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Players Departing