While the playoffs have officially started, this Friday’s match against Memphis 901 FC will, for all intents and purposes, be the first-ever home playoff match in New Mexico United’s history. While they’ve somehow managed to notch wins in each of their last two outings, this one makes it official. If United wins, they’re in.… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United needed a win and help. They got the help they needed on Saturday night with wins from Memphis 901, San Diego Loyal, and Sacramento Republic. Then it was their turn to take care of business and they did so with goals from Amando Moreno and Justin Portillo as they beat Phoenix Rising…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United is going to hope that their next win-or-go-home match doesn’t go exactly the same way as the last one. They’ll gladly take a win over rivals Phoenix Rising in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, but they’ll want to do it without the pair of red cards they saw against Louisville…… Continue Reading »
No one expected New Mexico United to beat Louisville City FC. In a must-win scenario, United threw everything they could at one of the best clubs in the East and, even after going down to nine men, ended up picking up an improbable three points to keep the playoff hopes alive.… Continue Reading »
The most direct path for New Mexico United is to win out. It sounds a lot easier than it looks on paper. With matches against Louisville City FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and Memphis 901 the schedule doesn’t let up. Fortunately for United, there is some good news as they head into the weekend.… Continue Reading »
It wasn’t quite a do-or-die match coming in, but New Mexico United was in dire need of a win in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Riverhounds were always going to be a challenge for United, but the Black & Yellow didn’t do themselves any favors as they conceded twice in the first half on the way to…… Continue Reading »
A mid-week draw against Sacramento Republic gave New Mexico United and its supporters a little bit of hope that the playoffs were still reachable. But, those hopes hinge on United picking up points against an incredibly tough schedule. That includes the cross-country trip from California to Pennsylvania to take on the Bob Lilley-led Pittsburgh Riverhounds.… Continue Reading »
In a match where New Mexico United once again needed to walk away with three points, they instead battled to a 0 – 0 draw with Sacramento Republic FC. Fortunately, the night wasn’t a complete loss for United after results from the other Western Conference clubs went in their favor.… Continue Reading »
On a desperate quest for three points to keep their playoff hopes alive, New Mexico United defended their home pitch against the Mark Lowry led Indy Eleven. United overcame an early goal by Indy on their way to a 3-2 win and a much needed points boost.… Continue Reading »
It feels like it’s been said every week for the past two months, and nearly every season, but for New Mexico United, their season is on the brink heading into the final six matches of the year. After the loss to Birmingham last weekend, United’s chances fell drastically, from 22% to a meager 7% chance…… Continue Reading »