By: Myles Papponi Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 New Mexico United, the Albuquerque-based professional soccer club, has been phenomenal in 2024. In the USL Championship, they currently hold the number one seed in the Western Conference at 16-7-3. Riding their best start in the club’s existence, New Mexico United is forging a path in their push…… Continue Reading »
Las Vegas had every reason to be confident coming into Albuquerque. They had already won at The Lab once this season and knew they could do it again. New Mexico United had every reason to be confident after a win over Rising FC and continuing to play on their home pitch. In the end it…… Continue Reading »
As New Mexico United’s playoff run continues, they once again find themselves at home, facing a club that some would have hoped to avoid. Las Vegas Lights FC has been one of the most surprising clubs of the year. At the beginning of the season, no one knew what to expect and the turn-around from…… Continue Reading »
Between New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC, there is never a shortage of drama. This was the first meeting between the two clubs in the playoffs and it lived up to the hype. Both clubs came in struggling to close out the regular season and needed momentum. Three second half goals, including a highly…… Continue Reading »
Nearly eight months to the day since the season started, New Mexico United’s second season is underway. Given the final playoff match of the weekend, United will play host to longtime rivals Phoenix Rising FC. The two clubs split the season series against each other, United winning in Phoenix and Rising returning the favor at…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United needed to find some form before the playoffs. Memphis 901 FC was there to be their final test of the regular season. The match had the potential to be a tune up for United, but it was the visitors who had the better of the evening. A fast start led to them…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United and Orange Count SC were each searching for different things in the penultimate match of the reagular season. United needed a return to form and Orange County needed a playoff berth. A largely tactical battle was nearly spoiled by a United goal int he second half, but was ultimately called off before…… Continue Reading »
All New Mexico United needed coming into the night was a point. Wether that be from Sacramento dropping points or United getting a result against FC Tulsa. Both of those things would happen, but it came at a cost for United. They will be leaving Tulsa as the Western Conference regular season champions, with home-field…… Continue Reading »
With four matches left to play, New Mexico United had a chance to clinch the top seed in the West with a win on Wednesday. Their opponents, Phoenix Rising FC, were looking to keep their heads above the playoff line. Ultimately, it was Rising who would take advantage of two costly mistakes by United and…… Continue Reading »
Everyone knew what was at stake on Sunday in Sacramento. The hosts, Sacramento Republic FC, were fighting to stay alive in the chase for the top four. New Mexico United had a chance to secure the No. 1 Seed in the West. Sacramento completely outplayed United in the return match from 10 days ago, dominating…… Continue Reading »