As the USL Championship season surges towards the playoffs, the playoff picture has yet to become more clear. Outside of the top two spots, there’s a lot left to be decided in the final weeks of the regular season. Before New Mexico United (8-8-10) takes to the pitch on Sunday evening, they could find themselves…… Continue Reading »
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U.S. Open Cup Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United truly are road warriors. Wednesday night will mark United’s 23rd match of the year across all competitions, and of those 23 this will be the 16th away from The Lab. Compared to the rest of the USL and MLS, United have the distinction of playing the most away matches of any club.…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: Real Monarchs SLC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United (6-3-8) kick off the second half of their inaugural season in Salt Lake City on Saturday. After a well deserved 14 days off, United should be well rested as they take on Real Monarchs SLC (6-6-3). After unfavorable results in the last few league outings, United has a chance at a fresh…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United fall to Sacramento Republic FC 3-0; No longer Undefeated at Home
Head Coach Troy Lesesne and New Mexico United (6-2-7) were hoping for a much better end to their brief homestand. In their first home loss of the year, United fell to Sacramento Republic FC (6-5-2) by a score of 3-0. Lesesne’s starting eleven for the night featured seven changes from Wednesday’s match, with many of…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: New Mexico United vs Sacramento Republic FC
On Saturday night New Mexico United (6-1-7) close out a short homestand against Sacramento Republic FC (5-5-2). United are coming off of a tough draw in their last match against OKC Energy FC. Any time a club can pick up points, it’s a positive, but dropping two points in the manner they did on Wednesday…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United defeat Austin Bold FC 3-1, End Bold Undefeated Streak
The month of May has kept Head Coach Troy Lesesne and his club going nonstop. With five of six matches in the books, New Mexico United (6-1-6) has proven that they belong at the top. The match against Austin Bold FC (4-5-3), the fourth in a row on the road, was arguably the toughest of…… Continue Reading »
Match Preview: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs New Mexico United
New Mexico United (4-1-6) could do with some time off, but there’s no rest for the weary. It won’t be until after they face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (2-6-2) that they will have a week between matches. Having three matches in eight days is sure to take its toll on any club. Although they are…… Continue Reading »
U.S. Open Cup Match Preview: Phoenix Rising FC vs New Mexico United
The U.S. Open Cup starts in earnest Wednesday night for New Mexico United. On the heels of a hard-fought draw against El Paso Locomotive FC on Sunday, United continue their long road trip. For the second time on the season, United will find themselves taking on Phoenix Rising FC. While not the first time that…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United Upend Hapless San Antonio FC 3-0, Move Into First Place
Facing what was sure to be an emotional match, New Mexico United (4-1-5) were able to hold those emotions in check to take care of visiting San Antonio FC (3-5-2). With the return of Devon Sandoval to the starting XI, United wasted no time in putting pressure on SA FC keeper, Matt Cardone. The duo…… Continue Reading »
New Mexico United fall to Reno 1868 FC 2-1
In what was sure to be a tough match, New Mexico United (3-1-4) came up short and suffered their first loss of the season in Reno on Saturday night. Despite their match results so far, Reno 1868 FC (3-1-3) have one of the better defensive units in the league, and their ability was readily apparent…… Continue Reading »