Tag Archives: NM United

Rio Grande Rivalry returns to Albuquerque

Rio Grande Rivalry returns to Albuquerque

The last time New Mexico United hosted the Rio Grande Rivalry, they won by a final of 3-0. That was back in 2019, though. They’ve played seven times since then, and all of those meetings have been in El Paso. During that span, the six regular-season matches have been split as close to even as…Continue Reading »

United fall 3-0 to San Antonio, pick up fifth road loss

United fall 3-0 to San Antonio, pick up fifth road loss

New Mexico United’s road woes continued in San Antonio on Wednesday as they suffered their fourth consecutive road defeat. Heading into San Antonio, there was hope that the club would be able to turn around their road form and extend their current win streak to three matches. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a San…Continue Reading »

New Mexico United face San Antonio in mid-week clash

New Mexico United face San Antonio in mid-week clash

Coming off of two consecutive wins, New Mexico United looks to continue their good run of form on Wednesday night when they take on San Antonio FC for the second time this season. The first time these two clubs met this season, United posted a 2-0 victory in Albuquerque, but playing in San Antonio is…Continue Reading »

Another win for United as they defeat Charleston Battery 2-1

Another win for United as they defeat Charleston Battery 2-1

Within four days New Mexico United played in two matches that resulted in the club picking up six points. Those two matches also resulted in 18 yellow cards, 7 goals, 2 red cards, and United’s first win over an Eastern Conference opponent. The two results were exactly what United needed after suffering a three-match losing…Continue Reading »

United score twice in stoppage time to defeat Switchbacks 3-1

United score twice in stoppage time to defeat Switchbacks 3-1

Lightning struck both around The Lab and inside it on Friday night.  New Mexico United’s first match at home during monsoon season started with a weather delay due to lightning in the area and finished with lightning striking twice at the south end of the pitch. The weather delay didn’t diminish the importance of the…Continue Reading »

United squander first-half lead, finish road trip winless

United squander first-half lead, finish road trip winless

In a match that New Mexico United needed to pick up points from, they committed too many mistakes in the second half and allowed rivals El Paso Locomotive to come from behind. The night started strong for both sides as they worked to find the opening goal. Both clubs showed a high press to some…Continue Reading »

Road trip continues for United in Herriman

Road trip continues for United in Herriman

After a disappointing start to their three-match road trip, New Mexico United hopes to turn their fortunes around on the tour’s second stop. Instead of taking advantage of a loss by Rio Grande Valley FC, United fell to the surging Switchbacks and slid to fourth in the Mountain Division. Their next opponents, Real Monarchs SLC,…Continue Reading »

United falls to Switchbacks FC 3-1 to open road trip

United falls to Switchbacks FC 3-1 to open road trip

From the opening minute in Colorado Springs, the atmosphere was electric. Lightning strikes in the area sent the match into a weather delay just 85 seconds into the match. Once play resumed lightning continued to strike on the pitch. In the second minute, United restarted play with a brilliant delivery on a free-kick from Harry…Continue Reading »

10-man United hold off Switchbacks FC, win 3-1

10-man United hold off Switchbacks FC, win 3-1

New Mexico United (2-1-1) hoped that they would get off to a fast start went out the window in a hurry. A frenetic start from both clubs allowed Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to take an early lead.  Switchbacks striker Hadji Barry was played in behind the United defenders down the left side by Austin Dewing…Continue Reading »