Troy Lesesne and his club knew that they had to take care of business tonight at The Lab and they did their part of the easiest scenario laid out in the preview. A brace from Chris Wehan and an outstanding chipped goal from Daniel Bruce led United to a win in the final match of…… Continue Reading »
The night started with a whimper when a Rio Grande Valley FC player went down inside the first minute, but the pace quickened with both sides knowing what’s at stake. Both New Mexico United and RGV knew they had the chance to jump back above the playoff line. United also had the opportunity to negate…… Continue Reading »
Nearly five months to the day that New Mexico United and Rio Grande Valley FC kicked off their respective seasons, the two clubs will meet for only the second time of the 2021 season. Due to the league’s scheduling, United has already finished their regular season slate against two division foes but still has three…… Continue Reading »
Once again, the transfer of Chris Wehan has proven to be an astute business decision by the front office of New Mexico United. Tonight, Wehan picked up his fourth goal since rejoining the club, and this one happened to seal a win in San Antonio. Entering the night, United had never won a regular-season match…… Continue Reading »
History says that every time New Mexico United and San Antonio FC play each other, the home side will win. Going back to the 2019 season, the pattern has been consistent. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that every match has seen the losing side be held goalless. The one exception to the pattern was…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United knew they needed a win on Saturday. With their opponent being the Real Monarchs, they knew they had the opportunity to keep pace with the other members of the Mountain Division. With that in mind, United came out with an early press and tried to put pressure on Jeffrey Dewsnup, the Monarchs’…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United has been here before. The season is winding down, and they’re trying to secure a spot in the playoffs. It’s as if the 2019 season is repeating itself. As that season neared the end, United was on the outside looking in, and once again in 2021, they’re in the same position. They’ve…… Continue Reading »
The yearly matchup against in-state rival New Mexico State is the first game Lobos circle on their calendars when schedules are released each season. It doesn’t matter that UNM holds a commanding 73-33-5 all-time record against NMSU. It doesn’t matter that the Lobos have won three straight against the Aggies and 43 of the 61…… Continue Reading »
The New Mexico United that showed up in Austin tonight wasn’t the same United that took the match to the Switchbacks one week ago. Despite only one change to the starting eleven from the weekend, the play on the pitch regressed to what they were showing as little as two matches ago. Instead of the…… Continue Reading »
The Cowboys lost a heartbreaking shootout against the reigning Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night to kick off the 2021 regular season. To add injury to insult, the Cowboys will be without starting wide receiver Michael Gallup for up to a month with a calf strain. Now we have learned that starting right…… Continue Reading »