It wasn’t quite the result that was expected. New Mexico United (6-3-8) went into Carson, California with the wind in their sails and looking to get back on the right path in league play. LA Galaxy II (4-6-7) had different plans, however. After the victory of FC Dallas, United found themselves looking at a match…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: LA Galaxy 2 vs New Mexico United
Everything’s coming up Aces for New Mexico United (6-3-7). After upsetting two MLS clubs in two weeks, the club has extended their current road trip to eight matches. Their performance has garnered the attention of national media, even getting a mention from Rob Stone, announcer for the Women’s World Cup. Nearing the halfway point of…… Continue Reading »
U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Preview: FC Dallas vs New Mexico United
And then there were two. Two USL Championship clubs remain in the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, New Mexico United, and St. Louis FC. History is against the USL sides, but with both upsetting MLS clubs in the fourth round, they are poised to possibly make historic runs. The last time two lower division clubs made…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United Fall to Las Vegas Lights FC 5-1
New Mexico United (6-3-7) had a match to forget against Las Vegas Lights FC (5-6-4). The stats from tonight tell one story, but the play on the pitch tells another. United had several reasons to be confident coming into the match, the biggest of which may have also been their undoing. With the victory over…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: Las Vegas Lights FC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United’s (6-2-7) longest road trip of the season kicked off in style this week. On Wednesday night, United’s nearly two-month-long trip began with a historic victory for the club. In their first-ever meeting with an MLS club, United defeated Colorado Rapids on penalty kicks in the U.S. Open Cup. United is looking to…… Continue Reading »
U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round Recap: New Mexico United Upset Colorado Rapids on Penalties
Anyone familiar with March Madness knows the phrase ‘Survive and Advance.’ Along with doing just that, New Mexico United are teaching supporters a new one, #Cupset. Since their debut in the largest national soccer tournament sanctioned by USSF, United have done nothing but be a part of thrilling matches. In their first two matches, United…… Continue Reading »
Corey Seager suffers serious hamstring injury
dAccording to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the Dodgers fear that starting shortstop Corey Seager suffered a serious hamstring injury on Tuesday. Seager pulled up lame while trying to score in the ninth inning against the Angels. Gonzalez reports that early indications on the injury are that Seager suffered a grade-2 strain or worse, with the team…… Continue Reading »
U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round Preview: Colorado Rapids vs New Mexico United
After a brief home-stand, New Mexico United are headed back on the road. Their first stop on the nearly two-month road trip is Colorado. This will be United’s third trip to the Centennial State in the past month, and for the first time they will face off against the Colorado Rapids. The meeting between the…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United fall to Sacramento Republic FC 3-0; No longer Undefeated at Home
Head Coach Troy Lesesne and New Mexico United (6-2-7) were hoping for a much better end to their brief homestand. In their first home loss of the year, United fell to Sacramento Republic FC (6-5-2) by a score of 3-0. Lesesne’s starting eleven for the night featured seven changes from Wednesday’s match, with many of…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Sacramento Republic FC
On Saturday night New Mexico United (6-1-7) close out a short homestand against Sacramento Republic FC (5-5-2). United are coming off of a tough draw in their last match against OKC Energy FC. Any time a club can pick up points, it’s a positive, but dropping two points in the manner they did on Wednesday…… Continue Reading »