Before New Mexico United (8-8-10) even had a chance to step on the pitch this weekend, they had fallen two more spots in the table. Then again, so had Orange County SC (9-8-9). Although the results from around the league didn’t look promising, a win would have shot United into fourth place in the table.…… Continue Reading »
Category Archives: What’s Happening
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Orange County SC
Time is running out for New Mexico United (8-7-10) to secure a berth in the playoffs in their inaugural season. They’ve yet to find the same form that benefitted them at the beginning of the season and has slipped to 9th in the table as a result. Now winless in their last four matches, United…… Continue Reading »
Bob Davie Taken To Hospital After Sam Houston State Game
The University of New Mexico Lobos gave up over 500 total yards and converted just one of 15 third down attempts against the visiting FCS Sam Houston State Bearkats on Saturday evening at DreamStyle Stadium on Saturday Night. Although the Lobos held on to win their opening game of the season 39-31, there was little…… Continue Reading »
UNM Football: Lobos kickoff 2019 against Sam Houston State
The University of New Mexico Lobos begin the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon against San Houston St. at DreamStyle Stadium. The Lobos embark on the eighth season under head coach Bob Davie and the 120th overall for the program. Despite a mixed record, including consecutive 3-9 seasons, Davie owns a 5-2 record in opening games,…… Continue Reading »
Undermanned and Overpowered, New Mexico United slide to 9th in West
If there was ever a night to forget it was this one. Or perhaps, it’s one that New Mexico United (8-7-10) shouldn’t forget any time soon. After a thorough shellacking by San Antonio FC (9-9-7), United has plenty of questions facing them as the season winds down. From the off, it was apparent that both…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: San Antonio FC vs New Mexico United
As the playoffs draw ever closer, New Mexico United (8-6-10) is struggling to find the form needed to secure their spot in the playoffs. Although they still sit above the cutoff line, their grip on that spot is tenuous at best. Going winless in their last three matches hasn’t helped either. Part of the issue…… Continue Reading »
Elliott not amused by Jones’ “Zeke who?” comment
When asked about the status of Zeke Elliott’s contract holdout and the impressive performance of rookie running back Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones quipped, “Zeke who?” Jones later clarified that he was simply cracking a joke at Zeke’s expense. Evidently, Zeke was not amused. “I didn’t think it was funny and neither did…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United fail to defeat 10-man LA Galaxy 2, draw 2-2
Despite a steady breeze at kickoff, as soon as the sun began to dip behind The Lab, it didn’t take long for the action to heat up on the pitch. In the opening moments, New Mexico United (8-6-10) was the clear aggressor. Taking advantage of some open space at the top of the box, Chris…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs LA Galaxy 2
Every week in the USL presents a new challenge. New Mexico United (8-6-9) has risen time and time again to face those challenges. While they haven’t always gotten the better of their opponents, they have learned from every one of them. Now it comes down to which club wants it more. It comes down to…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United Upended by Portland Timbers 2, 3-2
Both clubs knew what a result could mean tonight. For New Mexico United (8-6-9) a win would solidify their claim to a playoff berth. For Portland Timbers 2 (8-7-8) it would be a chance to get back into the playoff discussion. The night couldn’t have started any better for the hosts. Minutes into the match,…… Continue Reading »