Despite a steady breeze at kickoff, as soon as the sun began to dip behind The Lab, it didn’t take long for the action to heat up on the pitch. In the opening moments, New Mexico United (8-6-10) was the clear aggressor. Taking advantage of some open space at the top of the box, Chris…… Continue Reading »
Every week in the USL presents a new challenge. New Mexico United (8-6-9) has risen time and time again to face those challenges. While they haven’t always gotten the better of their opponents, they have learned from every one of them. Now it comes down to which club wants it more. It comes down to…… Continue Reading »
Both clubs knew what a result could mean tonight. For New Mexico United (8-6-9) a win would solidify their claim to a playoff berth. For Portland Timbers 2 (8-7-8) it would be a chance to get back into the playoff discussion. The night couldn’t have started any better for the hosts. Minutes into the match,…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United (8-5-9) has officially hit the home stretch of the schedule. With only twelve matches remaining, United is one of nearly a dozen clubs still fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Phoenix, Reno, and Fresno have all but assured themselves of a spot leaving five spots still up for grabs. With only…… Continue Reading »
Neither rain or lightning could keep the fans away from New Mexico United’s (8-5-9) first-ever Meow Wolf night. 14,327 were in attendance as United and Austin Bold FC (9-7-6) fought to a 2-2 draw. Despite lightening in the area and kickoff delayed, the mood of the supporters never wavered. Building off the energy in the…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United (8-5-8) are looking to close out their brief homestand in style. With the club celebrating the first-ever Meow Wolf night, the stage is set for magic to happen. After a decisive victory against El Paso on Wednesday, the club now sits even on points with Austin Bold FC (9-7-5). Another win tonight,…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United (7-5-8) is at the mercy of the league and the Albuquerque Isotopes when it comes to scheduling, at least until they get a new stadium. Between Open Cup play and the Isotopes home schedule, chances to play at The Lab have been non-existent for United since May. During that time the club…… Continue Reading »
On a night when Kevaughn Frater was unexpectedly missing from the team sheet, New Mexico United (7-5-8) won their first match since May 25. Across social media, there was concern about the status of Frater, a question to the club about him went unanswered. The hosts, Sacramento Republic FC (8-9-2) were looking to take advantage…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United (6-5-8) returns to league play tonight as they close out their longest road trip of the season against Sacramento Republic FC (8-8-2). Across all competitions, this will be United’s eighth match in a row on the road, a period in which they have struggled to maintain their form in league play. As…… Continue Reading »
It’s safe to say that the first-ever International Friendly for New Mexico United was a success. Playing at home, or close to it, United welcomed the Welsh club Cardiff City FC, and the two sides played in front of a sell-out crowd at the UNM Soccer Complex. The visiting Bluebirds had previously defeated San Antonio…… Continue Reading »