Final Four Matchups Heat Up in Arizona

Final Four Matchups Heat Up in Arizona

By: Myles Papponi The Final Four is arguably one of the biggest stages in all of sports. It is unquestionably the biggest stage in college sports. Preparation and adaptation are usually the separators during the postseason, but as young men who have never experienced something like this before, there is only so much preparation that…Continue Reading »

United spoils goal for returning Moreno, wins 3-2

United spoils goal for returning Moreno, wins 3-2

As is tradition in the Derby del Camino Real, there was no love lost between New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive. Despite many of the familiar faces from both clubs moving on, there will always be animosity between these two sides. A quiet start to the match turned into a wild finish before United…Continue Reading »

Moreno returns to The Lab with El Paso in tow

Moreno returns to The Lab with El Paso in tow

There are two lines of thought heading into this weekend for supporters of New Mexico United. The first is how they react to the return of Amando Moreno as he comes back with El Paso Locomotive FC. The other is whether or not the winless Locomotive represents a trap game.Continue Reading »

US Open Cup – United and the USL enter the fray

US Open Cup – United and the USL enter the fray

The second round of the 2024 US Open Cup took place this week and there were quite a few interesting results over the week. With that round behind them, the clubs all look forward to the third round, when New Mexico United and other USL clubs make their debut.Continue Reading »

Pressure Mounts on Day Two of Elite Eight

Pressure Mounts on Day Two of Elite Eight

By: Miles Papponi Pressure plays an interesting factor in people’s lives; it can make them crumble or bring out something in them that they didn’t even know existed. Either response is worth seeing because it can spark inspiring emotions within the viewer.Continue Reading »

Elite 8 showcases why finishing is important

Elite 8 showcases why finishing is important

By: Myles Papponi Elite Eight action began Saturday, and with a trip to the Final Four on the line, teams have no choice but to will their way to victory. Going to the Final Four is an incredible achievement. The tournament starts with 68 teams, and after the Elite Eight, it is cut down to…Continue Reading »

United gets boost after 0-1 win over Rising

United gets boost after 0-1 win over Rising

On a blustery spring night in Phoenix, the rivalry between New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC was renewed once again. The rivalry match did not disappoint and the two sides fought against the conditions and each other, before United earned all three points on the road in a 0-1 win.Continue Reading »

Close Games Make for Sensational Last Day of Sweet Sixteen

Close Games Make for Sensational Last Day of Sweet Sixteen

By Myles Papponi The Sweet Sixteen is arguably the point in the tournament where the most exciting and highest-quality basketball is being played. All the teams are talented, playing at their best level, and have momentum going into the round, making every game close, but there is still room for unexpected upsets. The Men’s NCAA…Continue Reading »

United looks for early season win over rival Phoenix Rising

United looks for early season win over rival Phoenix Rising

A promising start to the season for New Mexico United has quickly turned into questions about what is going on with the midfield. After two less-than-impressive performances against Rhode Island FC and Charleston Battery, the Black and Yellow have a chance to finish out their first road trip of the season with a win against…Continue Reading »