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New Mexico United

2026 US Open Cup Round 2: El Paso Locomotive eliminates 10-man New Mexico United again

April 3, 2026 by Seth Biddulph

Rubio Rubin of El Paso Locomotive FC celebrates after scoring a goal against New Mexico United in the Second Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: New Mexico United

In a renewal of the regional rivalry within the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, El Paso Locomotive FC defeated New Mexico United 4-0 at the UNM Soccer Complex on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, El Paso Locomotive FC, New Mexico United

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Cristian Nava returns with late winner as New Mexico United survives Cruizers

March 19, 2026 by Seth Biddulph

Players from New Mexico United (left) and Cruizers FC battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: New Mexico United

Despite an unexpected performance from Cruizers FC, New Mexico United secured a 3-2 victory to advance to Round 2.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Cruizers FC, New Mexico United

2025 US Open Cup Round 3: El Paso Locomotive earns first MLS date after PK win over New Mexico United

April 17, 2025 by Seth Biddulph

Players from El Paso Locomotive FC celebrate after scoring a goal against New Mexico United in the Third Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Angel Ramos - El Paso Locomotive FC

After 120 minutes of play and a deadlock at 2-2, El Paso Locomotive triumphed in a penalty shootout, advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in club history.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, El Paso Locomotive FC, New Mexico United

2024 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: LAFC pulls away from New Mexico United in battle of MLS, USL front-runners

July 11, 2024 by Ignacio Cervantes

Los Angeles FC returns to the Semifinals for the first time since the club’s inaugural season in 2018 with a 3-1 home win over New Mexico United.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Los Angeles FC, New Mexico United

2024 US Open Cup Round 5: New Mexico United blanks final MLS NEXT Pro team, returns to Quarterfinals

May 22, 2024 by Michael Battista

New Mexico United players celebrate after scoring a goal against NYCFC II in the Round of 16 of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Eric Lovato - New Mexico United

The clock struck midnight for New York City FC II in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Tuesday night. Against a deep, well-performing New Mexico United, the last remaining MLS NEXT Pro team fell, 3-0, at Belson Stadium on the campus of St. John’s University in Queens, New York. 

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, New Mexico United, NYCFC II

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: Zico Bailey of New Mexico United voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 20, 2024 by Seth Biddulph

Zico Bailey New Mexico United TheCup.us Player of the Round 2024 US Open Cup

The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and select backers from TheCup.us’ Patron. Anyone interested in voting for this award for upcoming rounds, consider pledging $10 or more and help us continue to cover the US Open Cup and research its long history.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, New Mexico United, Player of the Round

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: New Mexico United adds another MLS upset to resume, 4-2 over Real Salt Lake

May 9, 2024 by Seth Biddulph

New Mexico United fans cheer on their team during a Fourth Round match in the 2024 US Open Cup against Real Salt Lake. Photo: Jacob Terrell - Somos Mas

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.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, New Mexico United, Real Salt Lake

2024 US Open Cup Round 3: New Mexico United pull away in 2nd half, oust Lubbock Matadors

April 17, 2024 by BillyJack Davidson

Jacobo Reyes of New Mexico United (right) battles for the ball against Lubbock Matadors in the Third Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Eric Lovato - New Mexico United

New Mexico United faced off against the Lubbock Matadors in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Thursday, April 16, and took home a victory in front of a home crowd.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Lubbock Matadors, New Mexico United

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Austin FC has “dominant” win over New Mexico United in tournament debut at home

May 11, 2023 by Zach Smith

Austin FC forward Maximiliano Urruti celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2023 US Open Cup match against New Mexico United. Photo: JJ Moothart | Austin FC

For a club a little over two years old, Austin FC still experiencing plenty of new things.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Austin FC, New Mexico United

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Late goal helps New Mexico United win rematch with Phoenix Rising

April 30, 2023 by Seth Biddulph

Greg Hurst of New Mexico United celebrates after scoring a goal against Phoenix Rising FC in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: New Mexico United

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, New Mexico United, Phoenix Rising FC

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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