Time is running short for New Mexico United (10-9-10) if they hope to qualify for the playoffs or even a play-in position. After falling to Reno 1868 FC last weekend, they face an even tougher test with Phoenix Rising FC (22-3-5) coming to town. Although both clubs are coming off of a loss entering this…… Continue Reading »
The Rio Grande Rivalry did not disappoint as the game amounted to 107 total points scored, as the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-1) edged a 55-52 victory over New Mexico State Aggies (0-4). Out of the 110 matches played between the two schools, this was the first time both teams scored 50 plus points.…… Continue Reading »
After returning home from a lopsided loss against Notre Dame (2-0) in South Bend, Indiana, the University of New Mexico Lobos (1-1) prepare to face long-time rivals New Mexico State University (0-3) on Saturday. The Rio Grande rivals will play its 110 match – giving the Lobos a 73-33-5 edge. Though in the last three…… Continue Reading »
Bob Davie’s health issues kept the former Notre Dame head coach from making the trip to South Bend last week to take on the Fighting Irish. Although he feels better and is making progress, Davie told reporters on Tuesday that he will not coach on the sidelines this Saturday when the Lobos host the New…… Continue Reading »
A two-hour lightning delay couldn’t keep the fans away and it didn’t take long for New Mexico United to reward their patience. From the time the opening whistle sounded United made their presence felt on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC side of the pitch. United’s ball movement kept the Switchbacks defenders off balance and allowed…… Continue Reading »
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (6-17-5) is probably wishing they had been able to come to Albuquerque sooner. For a club that has struggled for much of the season, going up against another struggling side could have been what they needed to keep their playoff aspirations alive. Instead, they get to face a New Mexico…… Continue Reading »
Desperate for a win, New Mexico United (9-8-10) headed into Oklahoma City looking to steal some points on the road from another playoff contender, OKC Energy FC (9-9-10). Much has been made of the slow starts and the apparent lack of communication within the back line for United. Hoping to remedy those issues, Troy Lesesne…… Continue Reading »
As the USL Championship season surges towards the playoffs, the playoff picture has yet to become more clear. Outside of the top two spots, there’s a lot left to be decided in the final weeks of the regular season. Before New Mexico United (8-8-10) takes to the pitch on Sunday evening, they could find themselves…… Continue Reading »
Before New Mexico United (8-8-10) even had a chance to step on the pitch this weekend, they had fallen two more spots in the table. Then again, so had Orange County SC (9-8-9). Although the results from around the league didn’t look promising, a win would have shot United into fourth place in the table.…… Continue Reading »
Time is running out for New Mexico United (8-7-10) to secure a berth in the playoffs in their inaugural season. They’ve yet to find the same form that benefitted them at the beginning of the season and has slipped to 9th in the table as a result. Now winless in their last four matches, United…… Continue Reading »