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2024 US Open Cup Round 4: New Mexico United adds another MLS upset to resume, 4-2 over Real Salt Lake
Zico Bailey scored a first half brace to power New Mexico United to a 4-2 home win over Real Salt Lake in the Fourth Round of the 2024 US Open Cup.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Late goal helps New Mexico United win rematch with Phoenix Rising
It wouldn’t be a match between New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC if there weren’t fireworks involved. The third US Open Cup meeting between the rivals exploded just before the halftime whistle and remained contentious until United escaped with a 2-1 victory to advance to the Round of 32. After having to play all […]
2023 US Open Cup Round 2: New Mexico United takes UDA Soccer to school in first Land of Enchantment derby
For the first time in US Open Cup history, two clubs from New Mexico had a chance to play each other. Despite the freezing temperatures, and a venue change, New Mexico United was red hot as they romped to a 6-0 win over UDA Soccer
2022 US Open Cup Round 2: New Mexico United dominates Las Vegas to earn first home win
With a 5-0 win over Las Vegas Legends, New Mexico United picks up the club’s first win over an amateur team and the first win in front of their home fans.