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 »
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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 »
New Mexico United and OKC Energy FC ends in 1-1 draw; Unbeaten streak extended to 8 matches
Last night New Mexico United (6-1-7) and the visiting OKC Energy FC (5-4-5) played to a 1-1 draw in front of 13,574 on Pride Night. While the result didn’t go according to plan, United was able to extend their unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competitions. Taking the pitch under rainbow flags and multicolored…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Oklahoma City Energy FC
After a very successful road trip, New Mexico United (6-1-6) is finally back at the lab. With the club’s success in the Open Cup, what started as a three-match trip turned into five. Now that the month of May is behind them, United find themselves at the top of the table and looking forward to…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United Defeat Colorado Springs 2-1, Advance to Open Cup 4th Round
New Mexico United have earned the right to face off against an MLS club in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup. Last night United capped off a five-match road trip against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Unlike last time, this match was part of the U.S. Open Cup third round. Colorado Springs certainly didn’t…… Continue Reading »
U.S. Open Cup Third Round: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United are finally at the end of their month-long road trip. United will face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC for the second time in eleven days on Wednesday night. This time though, it is to try and advance in the U.S. Open Cup. The winner of the match on Wednesday will advance, along with…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United defeat Austin Bold FC 3-1, End Bold Undefeated Streak
The month of May has kept Head Coach Troy Lesesne and his club going nonstop. With five of six matches in the books, New Mexico United (6-1-6) has proven that they belong at the top. The match against Austin Bold FC (4-5-3), the fourth in a row on the road, was arguably the toughest of…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: Austin Bold FC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United (5-1-6) are winding down their second road trip of the season. This weekend sees United taking on Austin Bold FC (4-4-3) on Saturday night. After a stretch that featured three matches in eight days, United had a full week to prepare for Bold FC. To help the players recuperate, the club traveled…… Continue Reading »