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Back in the playoffs, United face a familiar foe

Back in the playoffs, United face a familiar foe

It was improbable until it wasn’t. After putting together one of the best runs of form they’ve had all season, New Mexico United is back in the playoffs. Their opponent is a familiar one. For the third time in five years, United will face off against Sacramento Republic FC on their home turf.Continue Reading »

Clinched! United earns playoff berth with 4-1 win

Clinched! United earns playoff berth with 4-1 win

Hope ran high for New Mexico United and their supporters heading into the Friday night showdown with Memphis 901 FC. Even on a night with Balloon Fiesta traffic snarling and slowing down entry into The Lab, the supporters were in full voice and United came out hungry. The Black & Yellow rode that early energy…Continue Reading »

United’s playoff run starts Friday

United’s playoff run starts Friday

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 »

United downs Rising on the road 2-1, bolster playoff hopes

United downs Rising on the road 2-1, bolster playoff hopes

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 »

With two matches left, United faces must-win

With two matches left, United faces must-win

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 »

9-man United picks up 2-0 win

9-man United picks up 2-0 win

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 »

Set pieces define the night as United falls, 2-1

Set pieces define the night as United falls, 2-1

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 »