The University of New Mexico Lobos faced an uphill battle in their first game of the 2020 season. Not only were the Lobos forced to play their first home game on the road in San José due to COVID-19 restrictions in Albuquerque, but they also kicked off the first game of the Danny Gonzales era…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Halloween game between Lobos and Spartans moved from Albuquerque to San José
The University of New Mexico Lobos will kick off the COVID-19 shortened 2020 regular season schedule this weekend against the San José State Spartans. Unfortunately for Lobo fans, the game will be played at CEFCU Stadium in San José and not University Stadium in Albuquerque. According to a release from UNM, the Mountain West Conference…… Continue Reading »
UNM’s season opener against CSU canceled
The University of New Mexico Lobos were set to play Colorado Springs this weekend to kick off an 8-game modified Mountain West Conference Schedule. According to UNM Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez, the game has been canceled due to New Mexico State health orders. Per Nuñez, the game will be declared a no-contest by the…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United’s Season ends in El Paso
And just like that, New Mexico United’s season-long road trip comes to an end. After putting together one of the more improbable seasons that many have ever seen, it came down to nothing more than some bad luck. The club’s fifth trip to El Paso this season didn’t start how many had hoped it would.…… Continue Reading »
United and El Paso vie for spot in Western Conference finals
After picking up the first playoff win in club history, New Mexico United is ready to take the next step. That next step once again has to happen on the road with the club traveling to El Paso for their fifth time this season. All season long, the two clubs have gone at each other,…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football postpones practice after 8 new COIVD-19 positive tests
Football practices for the University of New Mexico Lobos have been paused after eight players and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. “We are working with her office, with the governor’s office, and communicating when things like this occur so that there is dialogue and understanding. Our hope is to be able to play,…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United earn first playoff victory with 1-0 win over San Antonio
For the first time in club history, New Mexico United is moving on to the Western Conference semifinals. Tonight’s match certainly wasn’t easy, and there was some controversy, but in the end, United walked away with a 1-0 win over the Group D winners, San Antonio FC. After ten days off, Troy Lesesne’s club looked…… Continue Reading »
United’s playoff run begins in San Antonio
As the calendar turns to October, the USL Championship turns its attention to the playoffs once again. This year, there was no question about whether or not New Mexico United would make it. The club clinched their spot weeks ago, leaving only who they would face off against up in the air. With the results…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos scheduled to kick off 8-game regular season against Colorado State on 10/24
The University of New Mexico football team will kick off their 8-game 2020 season on the road against Colorado State on October 24th, according to a release today from the school. UNM is scheduled to play its first home game at University Stadium on Halloween against San Jośe State. The Lobos will play road games…… Continue Reading »
United close out regular season with 6th clean sheet, win 1-0
New Mexico United’s 2020 regular season came to an end Wednesday night in the same way that it started, on the road. In 81 days, United played 14 times and traveled from Salt Lake to Tulsa and back again. During that time, they posted six clean sheets, eight wins, and did so while enduring excessive…… Continue Reading »