Saturday night’s venue will be a familiar one for New Mexico United and their supporters. Once again, Southwest University Park plays host to another installment of the rivalry between United and El Paso Locomotive FC. The two clubs are now in their third year of existence, and since their inception, each has had an impact…… Continue Reading »
Now that the 2021 NFL Draft is in our rearview mirror, let’s take a look back at how the draft went for the Dallas Cowboys. Before the draft day, the Cowboys originally owned ten picks before making a trade that gifted them another. After seeing their favorite prospect, Patrick Surtain II, taken 9th overall, the…… Continue Reading »
For all the excitement heading into the first competitive match of the 2021 season, it got off to an extremely slow start. The opening ten minutes featured little more than the referee’s whistle constantly stopping play. Rio Grande Valley handled the disruptions in play better and was the first side to show some teeth in…… Continue Reading »
After an extended off-season due to delays related to COVID-19, the USL season is finally underway. Although the season officially began one week ago, this week, most of the league will get their first competitive minutes on the pitch since the end of September. With the return to a full schedule this season, matches will…… Continue Reading »
The Lobos were scheduled to take on UNLV at home this past weekend in a three-game series that was canceled due to a covid-19 issue with the Rebels. Instead of playing against a conference foe at home, the Lobos pivoted to a last-minute series on the road against a talented Washington Huskies team. In addition…… Continue Reading »
University of New Mexico head baseball coach Ray Birmingham will step down at the conclusion of the 2021 season, ending an impressive 43-year coaching career, including 14 seasons at the helm of the Lobos baseball program. A 2015 inductee into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame, Coach Birmingham is the winningest coach in New…… Continue Reading »
With the visiting USL League One side FC Tucson in town, New Mexico United wanted to close out their home preseason schedule in style. After a slow start, United was able to do just that en route to a 3 – 1 victory. Many of the players who are believed to be among the starting…… Continue Reading »
Too many college sports fans here in Albuquerque and our state of New Mexico aren’t paying enough attention to the recently passed Student Athlete Endorsement Act that goes into effect on July 1. I know it’s not a sexy topic like the New Mexico United about to kick off their season or the transactional nature of a…… Continue Reading »
It’s been a long time coming, and although this was New Mexico United’s fourth match of the pre-season, it was only their second in the state. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, a limited number of supporters and media have been allowed at each match, with this one being broadcast on multiple social media outlets. From…… Continue Reading »