Category Archives: What’s Happening

Playoffs secured, United pushes for home-field

Playoffs secured, United pushes for home-field

New Mexico United is in the playoffs and it didn’t take them waiting for other results or coming down to the last week of the season. They’re in no matter what else happens this season. But the journey to the playoffs isn’t done. United is still in search of the chance to host a playoff…Continue Reading »

Clinched! Hurst sends United to playoffs with a brace in 3-1 win

Clinched! Hurst sends United to playoffs with a brace in 3-1 win

It was billed as a clash between the top two clubs in the West. For the first half of the night, New Mexico United and Sacramento Republic FC traded punches without breaking open the scoring. The second half was all about New Mexico as they unleashed with three unanswered goals to dominate the visitors and…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: Cole to be Inducted into Ring of Honor

Lobo Round-Up: Cole to be Inducted into Ring of Honor

As the collegiate sports seasons continue to get underway, the Lobos are making their way around the country. At home, the program is taking the opportunity to honor one of their own. While on the road, the Lobos look to keep improving upon early season form in multiple sports.Continue Reading »

Can United clinch at home?

Can United clinch at home?

The question of the week around New Mexico is will the Eric Quill-led United be able to defeat Sacramento Republic FC and become the first team in the Western Conference to clinch a spot in the playoffs. They had a chance to do it on the road against Detroit City FC over the weekend, but…Continue Reading »

United concedes early penalty, loses 1-0

United concedes early penalty, loses 1-0

There was plenty to fight for on Saturday night in Detroit. New Mexico United went in with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. A win would have been the easiest out for the Black & Yellow, but Detroit City FC had other plans. A 20th minute penalty for Maxi Rodriguez was the only goal…Continue Reading »

Lobo Round-Up: Volleyball continues stellar start

Lobo Round-Up: Volleyball continues stellar start

The University of New Mexico’s athletic teams shined in a standout weekend of competition, securing victories across volleyball, soccer, and golf. The Lobos delivered impressive performances on various fronts, demonstrating their prowess and determination in a series of intense matchups. Here’s a breakdown of their achievements:Continue Reading »

United outlasts Miami FC 1-0

United outlasts Miami FC 1-0

The Miami FC gave New Mexico United everything they could handle on Friday night. A physical first half gave way to a wide open second half, in which United had to hang on in order to earn an important three points. The difference in this one was the positioning of Jacobo Reyes, whose first half…Continue Reading »

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 »