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 »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
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 »
New Mexico United Defeat OKC Energy FC 3-1, pick up crucial points
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 »
Match Preview: Oklahoma City Energy FC vs New Mexico United
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 »
Slow Start Haunts United, Fall to Orange County 0-2
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 »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Orange County SC
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 »
Bob Davie Taken To Hospital After Sam Houston State Game
The University of New Mexico Lobos gave up over 500 total yards and converted just one of 15 third down attempts against the visiting FCS Sam Houston State Bearkats on Saturday evening at DreamStyle Stadium on Saturday Night. Although the Lobos held on to win their opening game of the season 39-31, there was little…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos kickoff 2019 against Sam Houston State
The University of New Mexico Lobos begin the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon against San Houston St. at DreamStyle Stadium. The Lobos embark on the eighth season under head coach Bob Davie and the 120th overall for the program. Despite a mixed record, including consecutive 3-9 seasons, Davie owns a 5-2 record in opening games,…… Continue Reading »
Undermanned and Overpowered, New Mexico United slide to 9th in West
If there was ever a night to forget it was this one. Or perhaps, it’s one that New Mexico United (8-7-10) shouldn’t forget any time soon. After a thorough shellacking by San Antonio FC (9-9-7), United has plenty of questions facing them as the season winds down. From the off, it was apparent that both…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: San Antonio FC vs New Mexico United
As the playoffs draw ever closer, New Mexico United (8-6-10) is struggling to find the form needed to secure their spot in the playoffs. Although they still sit above the cutoff line, their grip on that spot is tenuous at best. Going winless in their last three matches hasn’t helped either. Part of the issue…… Continue Reading »