After New Mexico and Las Vegas played to a 2-1 United win earlier in the season as Cashman Field, the Lights hoped to return the favor. Coming in on a 9-match unbeaten run, the Lights were a potential trap game ahead of the weekend, and it didn’t disappoint for neutrals. Las Vegas jumped to an…… Continue Reading »
The hardest week of New Mexico United’s season so far is here. Three matches in eight days, including two against playoff-caliber clubs will be quite the test for Eric Quill’s group of men. Despite having periods of lackluster play against El Paso before walking away with the win, the club should have plenty of confidence…… Continue Reading »
The Derby del Camino Real didn’t quite have the fireworks that fans are used to. Even without them, New Mexico United and El Paso Locomotive was contentious to the end as always. But in the end, New Mexico walked away with a season sweep after a 2-1 win over El Paso.… Continue Reading »
There’s a stark contrast between the seasons for New Mexico United and their counterparts to the south, El Paso Locomotive FC. Both were thought to finish mid-table by many outlets and as they cross the halfway mark, the clubs are headed in different directions. United sits atop the West, while El Paso is in the…… Continue Reading »
A scorching Saturday turned into a humid night in Albuquerque after a storm system moved through the metro area shortly before kickoff. After an hour-long rain delay due to lightning, New Mexico United and Birmingham Legion would fight to a 1-1 draw in front of 9,096 fans at The Lab.… Continue Reading »
As New Mexico United looks ahead to the second half of their season, the club sits in first place in the USL’s Western Conference with a bit of a cushion. With how the schedule has played out so far, United is five points clear of second place Oakland Roots and has at least two matches…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United took to the City of Angels for arguably the biggest match in club history. With a chance to advance to the semifinals of the US Open Cup, the Black & Yellow faced the MLS Western Conference leading Los Angeles FC. United started slow, but charged back in the second half to make…… Continue Reading »
There are few things better in the world of sports than an underdog story. That’s what makes national tournaments like the FA Cup in England or the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup magical. Much has changed since New Mexico United’s first Cinderella run in 2019, from the faces to the competition’s format. What hasn’t changed…… Continue Reading »
Defend The Lab. That’s the mission for New Mexico United this season. The Black & Yellow held the visitors to only one shot that forced a save, forced an own goal, and scored from another set piece as they extended their perfect home form and their lead atop the West with a 2-0 win over…… Continue Reading »
After a thriller in San Antonio, New Mexico United is back at home for a final tune-up before the Open Cup showdown in LA. The club has a bit of momentum behind them, but it won’t be easy to continue their home unbeaten run against Orange County SC on Wednesday night.… Continue Reading »