Category Archives: What’s Happening

United Hosts Floundering Miami FC

United Hosts Floundering Miami FC

New Mexico United is still at the top of the West, looking down. But the margin for error is closing. After failing to pick up a point in Oakland, the club is back at The Lab to host the Wooden Spoon leaders, Miami FC. While not a mathematical ‘must-win’, this match comes at a time…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: Lobos Shine Across Multiple Sports, Displaying Strengths and Challenges

Lobo Round-Up: Lobos Shine Across Multiple Sports, Displaying Strengths and Challenges

The University of New Mexico Lobos showcased a mix of triumphs and trials over a busy weekend of competition across several sports, including volleyball, cross country, soccer, and football. While the Lobos enjoyed victories in volleyball and men’s cross country, they faced setbacks in their home volleyball tournament finale and on the football field against…Continue Reading »

Oakland end United’s unbeaten run; magic number still 13

Oakland end United’s unbeaten run; magic number still 13

Both Oakland Roots and New Mexico United came into the weekend with hopes of closing in on the playoffs. United had a chance to inch ever closer to cliching home field in the West, but they were unable to overcome a short bench. The Roots capitalized on the play of a veteran forward, and walked…Continue Reading »

United staring down the playoffs on trip to Oakland

United staring down the playoffs on trip to Oakland

The USl has officially hit that time of the year when the playoff watch has begun. No team has been officially eliminated yet, despite how the tables look. New Mexico United is all but guaranteed a spot in this year’s playoffs, a far cry from last season when they had to pull off the impossible.…Continue Reading »

Lobos look for rebound against No. 21 Arizona

Lobos look for rebound against No. 21 Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats are set to open their season under new head coach Brent Brennan, facing New Mexico at Arizona Stadium. Arizona, ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP poll, enters with high expectations following a successful rebuild under former coach Jedd Fisch. Brennan inherits a talented roster led by quarterback Noah Fifita and receiver…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: Mendenhall Era opens with a Loss

Lobo Round-Up: Mendenhall Era opens with a Loss

This past weekend was an action-packed one for the University of New Mexico Lobos, with major developments across football, soccer, and cross-country. The Lobos showcased their strength, resilience, and skill, delivering memorable performances that set the tone for the upcoming season. Late Touchdown Dashes Mendenhall’s Debut Hopes The Lobos football team faced a heartbreaking defeat…Continue Reading »

Tambakis Earns 50th Clean Sheet as 10-man United wins 1-0

Tambakis Earns 50th Clean Sheet as 10-man United wins 1-0

Colorado Springs is not the club they used to be. They’re dangerous and they showed it on Saturday night against New Mexico United. Even after United went down to 10-men due to a sending off, the Switchbacks couldn’t overcome the first place opponents. After eight matches without a clean sheet, United earned one the hard…Continue Reading »

Switchbacks try to Defend Weidner against Surging United

Switchbacks try to Defend Weidner against Surging United

Heading into Saturday, New Mexico United has a seven-point cushion and only eleven matches to play before the playoffs begin. It’s time for the race to the finish and the magic numbers have begun. After the win on Saturday, United’s number sits at 18 points. That’s all they need to clinch the playoffs.Continue Reading »

Mendenhall Era Begins

Mendenhall Era Begins

A new season means new hope for the Lobo faithful. It’s been nearly a decade since the Lobos last went bowling, much less had a winning record. But all of that could change under new Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall. The Lobos have several key returners from 2023 and that could help see the Cherry and…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: Nuñez goes to Houston

Lobo Round-Up: Nuñez goes to Houston

The University of New Mexico athletics has been at the center of significant developments this week, marked by leadership changes, challenging season openers, and promising new recruits. These events have drawn attention across Lobo Nation, as the university prepares for a new chapter in its storied sports history.Continue Reading »