2021 New Mexico United season
2021 season | ||||
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Head coach | Troy Lesesne | |||
Stadium | Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Albuquerque, New Mexico | |||
USL | 5th (Mountain Division) | |||
USL Cup Playoffs | DNQ | |||
Four Corners Cup | Cancelled | |||
Top goalscorer | Chris Wehan (10) | |||
Highest home attendance | 10,418 (8/14 v. ELP) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 5,593 (10/20 v. SAN) | |||
Average home league attendance | 7,863 | |||
Biggest win | NM 3–1 ATX (May 15) COS 1–3 NM (May 21) NM 2–0 SAN (June 16) NM 3–1 COS (July 9) NM 4–2 SAN (October 20) | |||
Biggest defeat | SAN 3–0 NMU (July 21) | |||
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The 2021 New Mexico United season was the third season for New Mexico United in the USL Championship, the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States. This article covers the period from November 1, 2020, the day after the cancellation of the 2020 USL playoff final, to the conclusion of the 2021 USL playoff final. The USL Championship 2021 season began on April 24, and New Mexico United played its first competitive match of the season on May 1.
Season in review
Off-season and pre-season
The club concluded the 2020 season with a loss to El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference semifinal.[1] They ended the regular season in 2nd place in Group C.[2]
Six players departed in November after the conclusion of play. Romeo Parkes returned to Sligo Rovers at the end of his loan.[3] Chris Wehan and Saalih Muhammed transferred to Orange County SC and Oakland Roots SC, respectively.[4][5] Ryan Williams and David Estrada announced their retirements from professional football,[4][5] and Joris Ahlinvi was released at the end of his contract.[6] December saw Ilija Ilić, Harry Swartz, and Sergio Rivas join from Indy Eleven, Hartford Athletic, and Reno 1868 FC, respectively.[7][8][9]
In January 2021, the club announced the signings of Isidro Martinez from Rio Grande Valley FC Toros and semiprofessional defender Alex Touche.[10][11] February saw two players depart the club, Ben Beaury and Sammy Sergi; and two new signings, Micheal Azira and Brian Brown.
In March, first-choice goalkeeper Cody Mizell announced he would be departing New Mexico United for a club in Major League Soccer, later revealed to be New York City FC.[12] Later that month, on March 11 the club announced the signing of Alex Tambakis from North Carolina FC, where he had been first-choice for the prior three seasons.[13]
May
New Mexico United began its competitive season away at Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on May 1, beginning the campaign with a 1–0 loss. One week later, Devon Sandoval scored the first goal of the season in an eventual 1–1 draw away at El Paso Locomotive FC. The club won its first competitive game of the season on May 15 against Austin Bold FC, in their first game at home since the end of the 2019 USL Championship season.[14] Later that month, New Mexico United beat Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3–1, winning the first competitive match at the Switchbacks' new stadium. They ended the month with a 1–0 loss at home to Atlantic Division opponents Loudoun United FC, in which Austin Yearwood was sent off with a straight red card in the 23rd minute.
June
After an away win over Real Monarchs on June 4, the club played Austin Bold FC to a scoreless draw at home on June 12. The club announced contract extensions for both vice-captain Kalen Ryden and attacking midfielder Amando Moreno, both of whom signed deals through 2023.[15][16] After beating San Antonio FC at home on June 16, the club ended the month with two away losses to Four Corners Cup teams in 5 days. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC won 3–1 on June 25, and Real Monarchs won 3–2 on June 30.
July
New Mexico United lost their first game of the month 1–2 away at El Paso Locomotive FC on July 3. Despite leading in the first half, Dylan Mares scored two goals 105 seconds apart.[17] This was the first time the club had lost 3 consecutive league matches. Returning home, on July 9 they beat Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3–1, with two goals after the end of regulation time. On July 12, they won a second consecutive match at home, beating Charleston Battery 2–1. Nine days later, they lost to San Antonio FC 3–0, making a streak of 7 matches in which the home side won. Returning home on July 24, the club played El Paso Locomotive FC to a scoreless draw. On July 28, the club announced the re-signing of Afghan international David Najem, who had left New Mexico United after making 13 appearances in the 2020 season.[18]
August
On August 1, New Mexico United drew 0–0 away at Tacoma Defiance. Returning home on August 14, the club drew El Paso Locomotive FC 1–1. On August 17, the club announced the return of Chris Wehan, who had transferred to Orange County SC.[19] Also on August 17, the Albuquerque City Council approved a ballot measure to finance construction of a soccer-specific stadium by gross tax receipt bonds. The measure will appear on the ballot of the 2021 Albuquerque mayoral election.[20] The next day, the club announced the signing of trialist goalkeeper Will Palmquist, who had previously played for the University of Denver.[21] On August 18, the club drew its fourth game in a row, playing Oakland Roots SC to a 1–1 result. The club finished the month with a draw away at Austin Bold FC and a 3–2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC.
September
New Mexico United began September with a 3–2 win at home over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on September 4. Near the end of that match, Switchbacks player Michee Ngalina was sent off after forcefully throwing a soccer ball toward a ball boy behind one of the goals. Ngalina was fined and suspended for 2 matches following the incident.[22] After a loss away to Austin Bold FC, the club won its three remaining matches that month at home to Real Monarchs, away at San Antonio FC, and at home to Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.
October
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The club lost the first of its 7 matches in October away at Louisville City FC, losing 3–1 as their captain Paolo DelPiccolo scored twice in the opening 15 minutes. They then drew 2–2 at home to Hartford Athletic on October 6, in their third and final match against Eastern Conference opposition in the regular season. Three days later, on October 9 they again drew at home, playing Rio Grande Valley FC Toros to a 1–1 draw. The club drew their third game in a row October 17 away to San Diego Loyal SC, which saw them move into 4th place. In the penultimate home match of the regular season, New Mexico United beat San Antonio FC 4–2. Chris Wehan scored a brace, just his third for the club and his first since July 31, 2019. Despite winning their final game of the season 3–1 at home to Real Monarchs, other results left the club 5th in the Mountain Division, and out of the USL Championship playoffs.
November
On November 5, after the conclusion of New Mexico United's season, the club announced the departure of head coach Troy Lesesne. Lesesne, who had coached the team since their inaugural 2019 season, chose not to renew his contract.[23]
Club roster
- As of October 30, 2021[24]
No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Season signed | Previous club | Apps. [note 1] | Goals [note 2] |
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Goalkeepers | ||||||||
1 | Alex Tambakis | ![]() | GK | (1992-12-08) December 8, 1992 (age 31) | 2021 | ![]() | 31 | 0 |
12 | Will Palmquist | ![]() | GK | (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 26) | 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
27 | Philipp Beigl | ![]() | GK | (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 31) | 2020 | ![]() | 1 | 0 |
Defenders | ||||||||
3 | Austin Yearwood | ![]() | LB | (1994-08-12) August 12, 1994 (age 30) | 2019 | ![]() | 68 | 1 |
4 | Sam Hamilton | ![]() | DM/CB | (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) | 2019 | ![]() | 49 | 2 |
5 | Josh Suggs | ![]() | LB/CB | (1989-04-24) April 24, 1989 (age 35) | 2019 | ![]() | 74 | 4 |
6 | David Najem | ![]() | RB/RM/LB | (1992-05-26) May 26, 1992 (age 32) | 2020 | ![]() | 27 | 0 |
15 | Rashid Tetteh | ![]() | CB | (1995-07-14) July 14, 1995 (age 29) | 2019 | ![]() | 64 | 0 |
16 | Alex Touche | ![]() | CB | (1999-06-02) June 2, 1999 (age 25) | 2021 | ![]() | 3 | 0 |
17 | Justin Schmidt | ![]() | LB/CB | (1993-11-02) November 2, 1993 (age 30) | 2019 | ![]() | 60 | 2 |
22 | Kalen Ryden | ![]() | CB/LB | (1991-01-29) January 29, 1991 (age 33) | 2020 | ![]() | 46 | 2 |
Midfielders | ||||||||
7 | Isidro Martinez | ![]() | DM/CM | (1997-03-15) March 15, 1997 (age 27) | 2021 | ![]() | 30 | 1 |
8 | Juan Pablo Guzmán | ![]() | DM/CM | (1988-08-31) August 31, 1988 (age 35) | 2019 | ![]() | 73 | 0 |
11 | Sergio Rivas | ![]() | AM | (1997-10-03) October 3, 1997 (age 26) | 2021 | ![]() | 29 | 5 |
19 | Saalih Muhammad | ![]() | DM/CM | (1995-08-25) August 25, 1995 (age 28) | 2021 | ![]() | 43 | 2 |
20 | Andrew Tinari | ![]() | CM | (1995-09-12) September 12, 1995 (age 28) | 2020 | ![]() | 44 | 3 |
23 | Micheal Azira | ![]() | M/DM | (1987-08-22) August 22, 1987 (age 36) | 2021 | ![]() | 28 | 1 |
25 | Daniel Bruce | ![]() | RW/RM | (1996-05-13) May 13, 1996 (age 28) | 2019 | ![]() | 68 | 5 |
33 | Harry Swartz | ![]() | RB/RM | (1996-03-19) March 19, 1996 (age 28) | 2021 | ![]() | 12 | 0 |
41 | Chris Wehan | ![]() | AM/CM/LM | (1994-01-29) January 29, 1994 (age 30) | 2021 | ![]() | 66 | 28 |
Forwards | ||||||||
9 | Devon Sandoval | ![]() | CF | (1991-06-16) June 16, 1991 (age 33) | 2019 | ![]() | 79 | 25 |
10 | Amando Moreno | ![]() | LW/RW/AM | (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 28) | 2020 | ![]() | 36 | 11 |
14 | Ilija Ilić | ![]() | CF | (1991-04-26) April 26, 1991 (age 33) | 2021 | ![]() | 22 | 3 |
45 | Cristian Nava | ![]() | CF | (2003-09-02) September 2, 2003 (age 20) | 2021 | — | 5 | 0 |
Transfers out
Pos. | No. | Player | To club | Exit date | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MF | 14 | ![]() | ![]() | November 6, 2020 | [25] |
MF | 7 | ![]() | Retired | November 17, 2020 | [4] |
MF | 16 | ![]() | ![]() | November 24, 2020 | [26] |
FW | 19 | ![]() ![]() | Retired | November 26, 2020 | [5] |
MF | 26 | ![]() | Free agent | November 28, 2020 | [6] |
GK | 12 | ![]() | ![]() | February 1, 2021 | [27] |
FW | 23 | ![]() | ![]() | February 11, 2021 | [28] |
GK | 1 | ![]() | ![]() | March 3, 2021 | [12] |
DF | 6 | ![]() | Free agent | — | [a] |
- ^ Did not appear in the club's 2021 roster.
Loans out
Pos. | No. | Player | To club | Exit date | Until | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CF | 99 | ![]() | ![]() | August 27, 2021 | End of season | [29] |
Transfers in
Pos. | No. | Player | From club | Date | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FW | 14 | ![]() | ![]() | December 14, 2020 | [7] |
MF | 2 | ![]() | ![]() | December 18, 2020 | [8] |
MF | 11 | ![]() | ![]() | December 24, 2020 | [9] |
MF | 7 | ![]() | ![]() | January 4, 2021 | [10] |
DF | 16 | ![]() | ![]() | January 12, 2021 | [11] |
MF | 23 | ![]() | ![]() | February 1, 2021 | [30] |
FW | 99 | ![]() | ![]() | February 8, 2021 | [31] |
GK | 1 | ![]() | ![]() | March 11, 2021 | [13] |
DF | 6 | ![]() | Unattached | July 28, 2021 | [18] |
MF | 41 | ![]() | ![]() | August 17, 2021 | [19] |
GK | 12 | ![]() | Unattached | August 18, 2021 | [21] |
Loans in
Pos. | No. | Player | From club | Date | Until | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MF | 19 | ![]() | ![]() | August 27, 2021 | End of season | [29] |
Competitions
Exhibition
On March 1, United announced 6 preseason friendlies; three of which will be held in Albuquerque, and 3 of which will be held away.[32]
March 20 Preseason | New Mexico United | 1–2 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
3:00 pm | Sandoval ![]() ![]() Semelsberger ![]() | KRQE Report ELP Report | Herrera ![]() Trialist 1 ![]() Carrijó ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility |
March 27 Preseason | Colorado Rapids | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Tucson, Arizona |
TBA | Shinyashiki ![]() ![]() Namli ![]() Wilkerson ![]() Rosenberry ![]() | Report | ![]() Guzmán ![]() Suggs ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Kino North Stadium |
April 3 Preseason | San Diego Loyal | 1–2 | New Mexico United | Chula Vista, California |
12:00 pm | Stoneman ![]() | NMU Report SD Report | Moreno ![]() ![]() Sandoval ![]() | Stadium: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center Attendance: closed door match |
April 10 Preseason | New Mexico United | 4–2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
12:00 pm | Martinez ![]() Moreno ![]() Swartz ![]() | Report | ![]() ![]() Argueta ![]() | Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility Attendance: 300 |
April 17 Preseason | New Mexico United | 3–1 | FC Tucson | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
11:00 am | Suggs ![]() Schmidt ![]() Moreno ![]() | Report | ![]() | Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility |
April 24 Preseason | Phoenix Rising FC | 0–4 | New Mexico United | Chandler, Arizona |
1:pm MDT | Swartz ![]() Martinez ![]() Brown ![]() ![]() | Stadium: Wild Horse Pass Stadium |
USL Championship
On January 21, the USL Board of Governors announced the format for the 2021 season, which would divide the Eastern and Western Conferences into two smaller divisions. Teams will play 32 regular season matches, playing a quadruple round-robin schedule against teams in their division, and playing other opponents to reach 32 games played.[33] On March 2, the final division alignment was released, placing New Mexico United into the Mountain Division, alongside Austin Bold FC, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, El Paso Locomotive FC, Real Monarchs, RGV FC Toros, and San Antonio FC.[34] As the only division with 7 teams instead of 8, the Mountain Division will play 24 regular season matches against division opponents, and 8 against regional or cross-conference opponents.
Group table
- Mountain Division
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 56 | 34 | +22 | 64 | Advance to USL Championship Playoffs |
2 | San Antonio FC | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 50 | 38 | +12 | 52 | |
3 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 61 | 48 | +13 | 50 | |
4 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 47 | |
5 | New Mexico United | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 44 | 40 | +4 | 46 | |
6 | Austin Bold FC | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 42 | −10 | 42 | |
7 | Real Monarchs | 32 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 28 | 56 | −28 | 22 |
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 44 | 40 | +4 | 46 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 15 | +14 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 25 | −10 |
Last updated: October 17, 2021.
Source: [35]
Results by matchday
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
Home team is listed first, left to right.
Win Draw Loss Postponed
Kickoff times are in MDT (UTC-06) unless shown otherwise
May 1 1 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Edinburg, Texas |
6:30 p.m. MDT | Riley ![]() Robinson ![]() Amoh ![]() ![]() | Report | Guzmán ![]() Ryden ![]() | Stadium: H-E-B Park Attendance: 2,567 Referee: Elton Garcia (United States) |
May 8 2 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–1 | New Mexico United | El Paso, Texas |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Yuma ![]() Rebellón ![]() Mares ![]() Carrijo ![]() | Report | Sandoval ![]() ![]() Guzmán ![]() Suggs ![]() | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 5,740 Referee: Ismir Pekmic (United States) |
May 15 3 Home Opener | New Mexico United | 3–1 | Austin Bold FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Rivas ![]() Yearwood ![]() Brown ![]() Moreno ![]() ![]() Azira ![]() Bruce ![]() | Report | Fauroux ![]() Hinds ![]() Rissi ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,647 Referee: Michael Radchuk (USA) |
May 21 4 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 1–3 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Barry ![]() Ngalina ![]() Ockford ![]() | Report | Rivas ![]() Swartz ![]() Tinari ![]() ![]() Moreno ![]() ![]() Martinez ![]() Bruce ![]() | Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 5,600 Referee: Elijio Arreguin (United States) |
May 29 5 | New Mexico United | 0–1 | Loudoun United FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Yearwood ![]() | Report | Bolívar ![]() Mehl ![]() Samaké ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,801 Referee: Chris Ruska |
June 4 6 | Real Monarchs | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Sandy, Utah |
8:00 p.m. MDT | Flores ![]() Bance ![]() | Report | Tinari ![]() Martinez ![]() | Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: 1,088 Referee: Lukasz Szpala (United States) |
June 12 7 Pride Night | New Mexico United | 0–0 | Austin Bold FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Report | Gordon ![]() Diouf ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,288 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk (United States) |
June 16 8 | New Mexico United | 2–0 | San Antonio FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Suggs ![]() Yearwood ![]() | Report | Doyle ![]() Nathan ![]() Gleadle ![]() Varela ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,260 Referee: Elton García |
June 25 9 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 3–1 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Mahoney ![]() Beckford ![]() Barry ![]() ![]() ![]() Ockford ![]() Mayaka ![]() | Report | Suggs ![]() Martinez ![]() | Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 6,481 Referee: Mathew Corrigan (United States) |
June 30 10 | Real Monarchs | 3–2 | New Mexico United | Herriman, Utah |
8:00 p.m. MDT | Portillo ![]() Briggs ![]() Powder ![]() | Report | Bruce ![]() Tinari ![]() | Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: 965 Referee: Calin Radosav (United States) |
July 3 11 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 2–1 | New Mexico United | El Paso, Texas |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Borelli ![]() Mares ![]() ![]() Jérôme ![]() | Report | Brown ![]() ![]() Guzmán ![]() | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 8,138 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
July 9 12 | New Mexico United | 3–1 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Rivas ![]() ![]() Suggs ![]() Sandoval ![]() Azira ![]() ![]() Yearwood ![]() Ilić ![]() | Report | Makangila ![]() Ockford ![]() Barry ![]() Ngalina ![]() Anderson ![]() Mayaka ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9728 Referee: Matthew Thompson (United States) |
July 12 13 Monday Night Futbol | New Mexico United | 2–1 | Charleston Battery | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Ryden ![]() ![]() Guzmán ![]() Sandoval ![]() Ilić ![]() Suggs ![]() Rivas ![]() Azira ![]() | Report | Repetto ![]() Kelly-Rosales ![]() Méndez ![]() Piggott ![]() Fahling ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 7,576 Referee: Jon Freemon (United States) |
July 21 14 | San Antonio FC | 3–0 | New Mexico United | San Antonio, Texas |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Fogaça ![]() ![]() Cuello ![]() Doyle ![]() Gallegos ![]() | Report | Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 5,601 Referee: Natalie Simon (United States) |
July 24 15 | New Mexico United | 0–0 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Guzmán ![]() ![]() Tinari ![]() | Report | Zacarías ![]() Yuma ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,303 Referee: Greg Dopka |
August 1 16 | Tacoma Defiance | 0–0 | New Mexico United | Tacoma, Washington |
2:30 p.m. MDT | Mendoza ![]() | Report | Moreno ![]() Yearwood ![]() Beigl ![]() | Stadium: Cheney Stadium Referee: Matthew Franz |
August 14 17 Meow Wolf Night | New Mexico United | 1–1 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Moreno ![]() ![]() Sandoval ![]() Tinari ![]() Bruce ![]() | Report | Luna ![]() Carrijo ![]() Bahner ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,418 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
August 18 18 | New Mexico United | 1–1 | Oakland Roots SC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Sandoval ![]() Moreno ![]() | Report | Fall ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,047 Referee: Elton Garcia (United States) |
August 23 19 | Austin Bold FC | 1–1 | New Mexico United | Austin, Texas |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Avila ![]() | Report | Tinari ![]() Wehan ![]() Schmidt ![]() | Stadium: Bold Stadium Attendance: 608 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
August 28 20 | Phoenix Rising FC | 3–2 | New Mexico United | Chandler, Arizona |
8:30 p.m. MDT | King ![]() Calistri ![]() ![]() Moar ![]() | Report | Rivas ![]() Guzmán ![]() Tetteh ![]() Suggs ![]() Musa ![]() | Stadium: Wild Horse Pass Stadium |
September 4 21 Blackout Night | New Mexico United | 3–2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Wehan ![]() ![]() Tetteh ![]() Suggs ![]() Sandoval ![]() ![]() | Report | Tetteh ![]() Hodge ![]() Ockford ![]() Toure ![]() Ngalina ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 7,077 Referee: Joshua Encarnación |
September 10 22 | Austin Bold FC | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Austin, Texas |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Gordon ![]() Garcia ![]() Avila ![]() Ciss ![]() Báez ![]() Sarkodie ![]() | Report | Guzmán ![]() Azira ![]() Yearwood ![]() | Stadium: Bold Stadium Attendance: 926 Referee: Kevin Broadley |
September 18 23 | New Mexico United | 2–1 | Real Monarchs | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:30 p.m. MDT | Moreno ![]() ![]() Bruce ![]() Wehan ![]() Muhammad ![]() | Report | Conteh ![]() Wehan ![]() Subah ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
September 25 24 | San Antonio FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | San Antonio, Texas |
6:30 p.m. MDT | Sjöberg ![]() | Report | Tetteh ![]() Tinari ![]() Ryden ![]() Wehan ![]() Martinez ![]() | Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 5,503 Referee: Elton García |
September 29 25 | New Mexico United | 2–0 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Muhammad ![]() ![]() Suggs ![]() Sandoval ![]() Wehan ![]() | Report | Diz ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 5,377 Referee: Adam Kilpatrick |
October 3 26 | Louisville City FC | 3–1 | New Mexico United | Louisville, Kentucky |
1:00 p.m. MDT | DelPiccolo ![]() ![]() McLaughlin ![]() McCabe ![]() Ownby ![]() | Report | Tetteh ![]() Moreno ![]() ![]() Suggs ![]() Azira ![]() | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 10,349 Referee: Mark Allatin |
October 6 27 | New Mexico United | 2–2 | Hartford Athletic | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Rivas ![]() Wehan ![]() Sandoval ![]() ![]() Muhammad ![]() | Report | Barrera ![]() Obregón Jr. ![]() Boudadi ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,444 Referee: Brad Jensen |
October 9 28 Homecoming Night | New Mexico United | 1–1 | Rio Grande Valley FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
5:00 p.m. MDT | Ryden ![]() Wehan ![]() Bruce ![]() Rivas ![]() | Report | Amoh ![]() ![]() Pimentel ![]() López ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,934 Referee: Malik Badawi |
October 17 29 | San Diego Loyal SC | 1–1 | New Mexico United | San Diego, California |
4:00 p.m. MDT | Martínez ![]() ![]() | Report | Tinari ![]() Guzmán ![]() Suggs ![]() Wehan ![]() Ilić ![]() | Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 4,700 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk |
October 20 30 | New Mexico United | 4–2 | San Antonio FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
7:00 p.m. MDT | Ilić ![]() Tetteh ![]() Suggs ![]() Yearwood ![]() Ryden ![]() Wehan ![]() ![]() Guzmán ![]() Tinari ![]() Tambakis ![]() | Report | PC ![]() Fogaça ![]() ![]() Gallegos ![]() Varela ![]() ![]() Wright ![]() ![]() Ford ![]() Deplagne ![]() Epps ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 5,593 Referee: Michael Radchuk |
October 23 31 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 2–0 | New Mexico United | Edinburg, Texas |
6:30 p.m. MDT | López ![]() ![]() Edwards ![]() | Report | Tetteh ![]() | Stadium: H-E-B Park Attendance: 4,118 Referee: Brandon Stevis (United States) |
October 30 32 Dia De Los Muertos | New Mexico United | 3–1 | Real Monarchs | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
5:00 p.m. MDT | Wehan ![]() ![]() Bruce ![]() Muhammad ![]() | Report | Mata ![]() Subah ![]() | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,570 Referee: Elijio Arreguin (United States) |
U.S. Open Cup
After cancelling the 2020 U.S. Open Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, on February 9 the United States Soccer Federation announced an abbreviated format for the 2021 edition, limiting the field of participants to 24 clubs. Originally, 8 spots were reserved for the USL Championship, with 24 of 31 teams eligible to compete.[37] However, on March 29, the tournament was further abbreviated to include 16 teams. The 4 2020 USL Conference finalists were confirmed to participate, so New Mexico United will not play the 2021 U.S. Open Cup.[38]
Statistics
- As of October 30, 2021[39]
Outfield players
# | Pos. | Name | GP | GS | Min. | Goals | Assists | ![]() | ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | DF | ![]() | 31 | 28 | 2393 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
4 | DF | ![]() | 11 | 10 | 878 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | DF | ![]() | 31 | 24 | 2272 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
6 | DF | ![]() | 14 | 11 | 836 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
7 | MF | ![]() | 30 | 10 | 1217 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
8 | MF | ![]() | 25 | 23 | 1851 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
9 | FW | ![]() | 28 | 20 | 1773 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
10 | FW | ![]() | 19 | 16 | 1365 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
11 | MF | ![]() | 29 | 26 | 2214 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
14 | FW | ![]() | 22 | 7 | 782 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
15 | DF | ![]() | 21 | 21 | 1803 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
16 | DF | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | DF | ![]() | 23 | 9 | 1051 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
19 | MF | ![]() | 9 | 3 | 396 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
20 | MF | ![]() | 28 | 24 | 1824 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
22 | DF | ![]() | 29 | 28 | 2543 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
23 | MF | ![]() | 28 | 11 | 1170 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
25 | MF | ![]() | 30 | 19 | 1574 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
33 | MF | ![]() | 12 | 9 | 835 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
41 | MF | ![]() | 15 | 14 | 1210 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
45 | FW | ![]() | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
99 | FW | ![]() | 13 | 7 | 625 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Goalkeepers
# | Name | GP | GS | Min. | SV | SV% | GA | GAA | SO | ![]() | ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 31 | 31 | 2790 | 84 | 69.4% | 37 | 1.194 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
12 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27 | ![]() | 1 | 1 | 90 | 2 | 40% | 3 | 3.000 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
- ^ a b Player joined club after the season started
- ^ Player left club before the end of the season
Notes
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