And just like that, New Mexico United’s season-long road trip comes to an end. After putting together one of the more improbable seasons that many have ever seen, it came down to nothing more than some bad luck. The club’s fifth trip to El Paso this season didn’t start how many had hoped it would.…… Continue Reading »
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United and El Paso vie for spot in Western Conference finals
After picking up the first playoff win in club history, New Mexico United is ready to take the next step. That next step once again has to happen on the road with the club traveling to El Paso for their fifth time this season. All season long, the two clubs have gone at each other,…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United earn first playoff victory with 1-0 win over San Antonio
For the first time in club history, New Mexico United is moving on to the Western Conference semifinals. Tonight’s match certainly wasn’t easy, and there was some controversy, but in the end, United walked away with a 1-0 win over the Group D winners, San Antonio FC. After ten days off, Troy Lesesne’s club looked…… Continue Reading »
United’s playoff run begins in San Antonio
As the calendar turns to October, the USL Championship turns its attention to the playoffs once again. This year, there was no question about whether or not New Mexico United would make it. The club clinched their spot weeks ago, leaving only who they would face off against up in the air. With the results…… Continue Reading »
United close out regular season with 6th clean sheet, win 1-0
New Mexico United’s 2020 regular season came to an end Wednesday night in the same way that it started, on the road. In 81 days, United played 14 times and traveled from Salt Lake to Tulsa and back again. During that time, they posted six clean sheets, eight wins, and did so while enduring excessive…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United go for season sweep against Real Monarchs SLC
In what may likely be the final regular-season match for New Mexico United, the club is off to Herriman Park to once again face Real Monarchs SLC. The two clubs have met three times already this season, and each time, United has come away with three points. With only one or two matches remaining, it…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United and El Paso face off in crucial Group C match
The window of opportunity for New Mexico United to retake first place in Group C is rapidly closing. With potentially only two matches remaining left in their season schedule, there is a possibility that the group may move to a points per match format to determine seeding for the playoffs. The league has already done…… Continue Reading »
United defeated by Switchbacks FC 2-1, drop 4 points back of El Paso
Today’s match for New Mexico United didn’t go according to the script. In what was likely their only ‘home’ match this season, a first half lead wasn’t enough as Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC came from behind to secure their second win of the season. The action started early, with both sides attempting to move the…… Continue Reading »
United pick up 2-0 win over Real Monarchs, magic number drops to 3
New Mexico United knew they needed a big win going into the weekend in Herriman, Utah. With only two points separating themselves from El Paso Locomotive FC, United knew that they needed a win to keep their hold on first place. Once again, the club was carried by Amando Moreno, whose brace gave United more…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United head back to Herriman with playoffs in sight
For New Mexico United, the end of the 2020 regular season is only 18 days away. While it feels as though it only just started for anyone who follows the USL, it really has been a sprint to the finish for everyone involved. Even now, clubs are still having to postpone matches due to positive…… Continue Reading »