By: Myles Papponi The wait is over; the final two teams in the Men’s NCAA Tournament played Monday for a chance to claim that elusive title that all college basketball teams so desperately covet. Teams work and dedicate the entire offseason and regular season for the chance to play for a Championship. This year’s championship…… Continue Reading »
By: Myles Papponi The Final Four is arguably one of the biggest stages in all of sports. It is unquestionably the biggest stage in college sports. Preparation and adaptation are usually the separators during the postseason, but as young men who have never experienced something like this before, there is only so much preparation that…… Continue Reading »
As is tradition in the Derby del Camino Real, there was no love lost between New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive. Despite many of the familiar faces from both clubs moving on, there will always be animosity between these two sides. A quiet start to the match turned into a wild finish before United…… Continue Reading »
There are two lines of thought heading into this weekend for supporters of New Mexico United. The first is how they react to the return of Amando Moreno as he comes back with El Paso Locomotive FC. The other is whether or not the winless Locomotive represents a trap game.… Continue Reading »
The second round of the 2024 US Open Cup took place this week and there were quite a few interesting results over the week. With that round behind them, the clubs all look forward to the third round, when New Mexico United and other USL clubs make their debut.… Continue Reading »
By: Miles Papponi Pressure plays an interesting factor in people’s lives; it can make them crumble or bring out something in them that they didn’t even know existed. Either response is worth seeing because it can spark inspiring emotions within the viewer.… Continue Reading »
By: Myles Papponi Elite Eight action began Saturday, and with a trip to the Final Four on the line, teams have no choice but to will their way to victory. Going to the Final Four is an incredible achievement. The tournament starts with 68 teams, and after the Elite Eight, it is cut down to…… Continue Reading »
On a blustery spring night in Phoenix, the rivalry between New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC was renewed once again. The rivalry match did not disappoint and the two sides fought against the conditions and each other, before United earned all three points on the road in a 0-1 win.… Continue Reading »
Amber Campbell isn’t your average hammer thrower. Hailing from Tucumcari, New Mexico, Campbell’s journey to Olympic heights and a place in the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame is an inspiring story of dedication and perseverance.… Continue Reading »
By Myles Papponi The Sweet Sixteen is arguably the point in the tournament where the most exciting and highest-quality basketball is being played. All the teams are talented, playing at their best level, and have momentum going into the round, making every game close, but there is still room for unexpected upsets. The Men’s NCAA…… Continue Reading »