Football practices for the University of New Mexico Lobos have been paused after eight players and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. “We are working with her office, with the governor’s office, and communicating when things like this occur so that there is dialogue and understanding. Our hope is to be able to play,…… Continue Reading »
For the first time in club history, New Mexico United is moving on to the Western Conference semifinals. Tonight’s match certainly wasn’t easy, and there was some controversy, but in the end, United walked away with a 1-0 win over the Group D winners, San Antonio FC. After ten days off, Troy Lesesne’s club looked…… Continue Reading »
As the calendar turns to October, the USL Championship turns its attention to the playoffs once again. This year, there was no question about whether or not New Mexico United would make it. The club clinched their spot weeks ago, leaving only who they would face off against up in the air. With the results…… Continue Reading »
The University of New Mexico football team will kick off their 8-game 2020 season on the road against Colorado State on October 24th, according to a release today from the school. UNM is scheduled to play its first home game at University Stadium on Halloween against San Jośe State. The Lobos will play road games…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United’s 2020 regular season came to an end Wednesday night in the same way that it started, on the road. In 81 days, United played 14 times and traveled from Salt Lake to Tulsa and back again. During that time, they posted six clean sheets, eight wins, and did so while enduring excessive…… Continue Reading »
In what may likely be the final regular-season match for New Mexico United, the club is off to Herriman Park to once again face Real Monarchs SLC. The two clubs have met three times already this season, and each time, United has come away with three points. With only one or two matches remaining, it…… Continue Reading »
In a must-win match for New Mexico United, the night got off to a rough start. Their hosts for the Saturday night tie, El Paso Locomotive FC, went off the crossbar and the left post within the first three minutes of the match. First, it was Omar Salgado taking a shot on the volley that…… Continue Reading »
The window of opportunity for New Mexico United to retake first place in Group C is rapidly closing. With potentially only two matches remaining left in their season schedule, there is a possibility that the group may move to a points per match format to determine seeding for the playoffs. The league has already done…… Continue Reading »
Today’s match for New Mexico United didn’t go according to the script. In what was likely their only ‘home’ match this season, a first half lead wasn’t enough as Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC came from behind to secure their second win of the season. The action started early, with both sides attempting to move the…… Continue Reading »
Without even stepping foot on the pitch this week, New Mexico United was able to clinch a berth in the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs. After an improbable result in which Portland Timbers 2 defeated Real Monarchs SLC, the defending champions were eliminated from playoff contention. Their elimination allowed both United and El Paso Locomotive FC…… Continue Reading »