Category Archives: What’s Happening

United’s West Coast swing continues against Monterey Bay FC

United’s West Coast swing continues against Monterey Bay FC

After a dominating performance over UDA at NMSU in the Open Cup on Tuesday, New Mexico United gets back to their west coast swing in league play. The last of their three-match road trip to start the season is this weekend when they face Monterey Bay FC. In two prior meetings, United picked up four…Continue Reading »

Dolling hat trick caps off a 6-0 win for United

Dolling hat trick caps off a 6-0 win for United

New Mexico United’s first foray into the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup got off to a flying start and they never looked back en route to a 6 – 0 victory. UDA was no match for United in the first-ever matchup between two New Mexican clubs in the tournament. With freezing temperatures and a…Continue Reading »

2023 U.S. Open Cup – New Mexico United hosts UDA

2023 U.S. Open Cup – New Mexico United hosts UDA

The 2023 edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is well and truly underway. This week the clubs are participating in the second round of the tournament. After the change to the format for this year, the USL Championship clubs enter the tournament earlier than in previous years. With the second round, history is…Continue Reading »

Portillo sent off as 10-man United falls to Oakland 1-0

Portillo sent off as 10-man United falls to Oakland 1-0

New Mexico United’s (1-1-0) trip to Oakland fell short of expectations as they fell by a final score of 1-0. The counterattack of the Oakland Roots proved to be too much for the Black & Yellow when Johnny Rodriguez capitalized on a defensive miscue. The Saturday evening clash was forced to relocate due to issues…Continue Reading »

Nava-less United heads to Oakland

Nava-less United heads to Oakland

Week four of the USL Championship season is here and New Mexico United is finally set to play its second match of the season. it was two weeks ago that they opened the season on the east coast, and now they’re heading west to take on Oakland Roots SC. Oakland’s early season hasn’t quite been…Continue Reading »

United shines defensively en route to 1-0 win over The Miami FC

United shines defensively en route to 1-0 win over The Miami FC

New Mexico United earned a 1-0 victory on the road against The Miami FC thanks to a late penalty conversion by Justin Portillo. Unlike years past when the season opener started off shaky for United, the match against Miami was anything but. Zach Prince’s side worked the wide areas with confidence and looked composed on…Continue Reading »

2023 begins in Miami for United

2023 begins in Miami for United

Nearly five months to the day after the 2022 season ended for New Mexico United, they are back on the pitch for the opening match of the 2023 regular season. A week behind the rest of the league, United may have an advantage over their first opponent, The Miami FC. Miami began their season by…Continue Reading »

Lobos fall to Utah Valley in NIT

The UNM Men’s Basketball team fell to Utah Valley 83-69 in the opening round of the NIT Wednesday night at the Pit. The Lobos, who finished the season 22-12 shot just 40.6% from the field (20-69) and just 3-14 from 3-point range. You can’t win that way, especially on nights like tonight when the ball…Continue Reading »

Volcano Vista, Albuquerque Academy earn titles

Volcano Vista, Albuquerque Academy earn titles

The Volcano Vista and Albuquerque Academy Boys Basketball teams took him championship hardware at the NMAA State Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments last week at the Pit. Volcano Vista got past Sandia 43-31 in the 5A title in front of a loud and spirited crowd. The Hawks won their second-straight Boys title and third in…Continue Reading »