The University of New Mexico has made significant strides across its athletic programs, from welcoming new coaching talent and celebrating contract extensions to recognizing exceptional academic achievements and Olympic participation, highlighting a vibrant period of growth and success for the Lobos community.… Continue Reading »
A scorching Saturday turned into a humid night in Albuquerque after a storm system moved through the metro area shortly before kickoff. After an hour-long rain delay due to lightning, New Mexico United and Birmingham Legion would fight to a 1-1 draw in front of 9,096 fans at The Lab.… Continue Reading »
As New Mexico United looks ahead to the second half of their season, the club sits in first place in the USL’s Western Conference with a bit of a cushion. With how the schedule has played out so far, United is five points clear of second place Oakland Roots and has at least two matches…… Continue Reading »
As offseason preparation continues for many of the UNM Athletic programs, the department wasn’t short on announcements this week. Here’s a look at the news coming out of the Lobo locker rooms.… Continue Reading »
The word “break” is in the name of the next milestone on the MLB calendar. In some ways, the Dodgers need a break as bad as any team in all of baseball. The dividing line comes between the people on and off the field.… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United took to the City of Angels for arguably the biggest match in club history. With a chance to advance to the semifinals of the US Open Cup, the Black & Yellow faced the MLS Western Conference leading Los Angeles FC. United started slow, but charged back in the second half to make…… Continue Reading »
By: Myles Papponi New Mexico United, the Albuquerque-based professional soccer club, has been phenomenal in 2024. In the USL Championship, they currently hold the number one seed in the Western Conference at 11-1-4 and have been perfect at home in league play and their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run. Riding their best start in…… Continue Reading »
There are few things better in the world of sports than an underdog story. That’s what makes national tournaments like the FA Cup in England or the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup magical. Much has changed since New Mexico United’s first Cinderella run in 2019, from the faces to the competition’s format. What hasn’t changed…… Continue Reading »
Defend The Lab. That’s the mission for New Mexico United this season. The Black & Yellow held the visitors to only one shot that forced a save, forced an own goal, and scored from another set piece as they extended their perfect home form and their lead atop the West with a 2-0 win over…… Continue Reading »
After a thriller in San Antonio, New Mexico United is back at home for a final tune-up before the Open Cup showdown in LA. The club has a bit of momentum behind them, but it won’t be easy to continue their home unbeaten run against Orange County SC on Wednesday night.… Continue Reading »