Category Archives: What’s Happening

United Sweeps Season Series over El Paso

United Sweeps Season Series over El Paso

The Derby del Camino Real didn’t quite have the fireworks that fans are used to. Even without them, New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive was contentious to the end as always. But in the end, New Mexico walked away with a season sweep after a 2-1 win over El Paso.Continue Reading »

Derby del Camino Real, United looks for Season Sweep

Derby del Camino Real, United looks for Season Sweep

There’s a stark contrast between the seasons for New Mexico United and their counterparts to the south, El Paso Locomotive FC. Both were thought to finish mid-table by many outlets and as they cross the halfway mark, the clubs are headed in different directions. United sits atop the West, while El Paso is in the…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: New appointments and award watches

Lobo Round-Up: New appointments and award watches

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 »

United Extends Lead to 6 points after 1-1 Draw with Legion

United Extends Lead to 6 points after 1-1 Draw with Legion

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 »

Open Cup in the Rearview, United Returns to League Play

Open Cup in the Rearview, United Returns to League Play

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 »

United eliminated after valiant effort against LAFC, 3-1

United eliminated after valiant effort against LAFC, 3-1

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 »

Best in the West – United faces LAFC in USOC Quarterfinal

Best in the West – United faces LAFC in USOC Quarterfinal

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 »