New Mexico United

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New Mexico United
New Mexico United logo.svg
Full nameNew Mexico United
Nickname(s)The Black and Yellow,
The Kings of Chaos,
Roadrunners
FoundedJune 6, 2018;6 years ago (2018-06-06)
Stadium Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
Capacity13,500
Owner Peter Trevisani
Head coachVacant
League USL Championship
2024 1st, Western Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Website newmexicoutd.com
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

New Mexico United is an American professional soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded June 6, 2018, the team currently plays in the USL Championship, the second division of American soccer. The team is owned by Peter Trevisani, with head coach Eric Quill, and play their home games at Isotopes Park which has a capacity of around 13,500 people.

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History

Former teams

The state of New Mexico gained its first professional soccer team in the 1990s, the New Mexico Chiles of the American Professional Soccer League and later the USISL. [1] [2] The team was runner-up for the league title in 1995 and attracted an average home attendance of 3,854, but was folded by its owners in 1996. [3] The Chiles was replaced the following season by the Albuquerque Geckos, who entered USISL's Division 3 with new owners and played at a new soccer stadium shared with the collegiate New Mexico Lobos. [4] [5] The Geckos won the Division 3 championship and were promoted to the second division A-League in 1998, [6] but struggled to win matches and were unable to pay players and creditors. [7] The team had an average attendance of 1,200 and announced their move to Sacramento, California in October 1998. [8] [9]

A semi-professional team, the Albuquerque Sol, was established in 2014 to capitalize on the area's interest in soccer. The team's owners stated that their goal was to earn a USL expansion team within a few years and eventually move to Major League Soccer (MLS). [10] The Sol commissioned a study in 2016 to analyze a potential downtown soccer-specific stadium with 10,000 seats to support a USL expansion in 2018 and a MLS expansion by 2024. [11] The stadium study identified three potential locations in downtown Albuquerque for a stadium, which would cost $24–45 million. [12]

USL launch and inaugural season

New Mexico United's Chris Wehan takes a corner kick during a USLC match in 2019 New Mexico United's Chris Wehan send in a corner kick vs. Portland Timbers 2 on April 26th, 2019.jpg
New Mexico United's Chris Wehan takes a corner kick during a USLC match in 2019

On June 6, 2018, the USL announced an expansion club from Albuquerque that would begin play in March 2019. [13] The club announced its name, New Mexico United, and colors on October 9, 2018, following fan suggestions that generated 226 total names. [14] [15]

The team played its opening match on March 9, 2019, with 12,896 fans in attendance at Isotopes Park. Devon Sandoval scored the team's first-ever goal in a 1–1 draw against Fresno FC. [16] New Mexico United enjoyed popular success in its inaugural season, leading the USL Championship in average attendance and selling out Isotopes Park with 15,023 spectators on May 5, 2019. [17] [18] In the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, the team defeated two MLS clubs (the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas) before losing in the quarterfinals to Minnesota United FC; for the match in Minnesota, the club organized a charter flight from Albuquerque that carried 180 away fans. [17] [19]

Historical chart of New Mexico United's regular season performance within the American soccer pyramid New Mexico United Historic League Performance.png
Historical chart of New Mexico United's regular season performance within the American soccer pyramid

2020 season

In March 2020, the USL Championship postponed the 2020 season with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, after New Mexico United had played one game. [20] The season restarted in July 2020 with a modified format, placing teams into eight smaller regional groups. The club was placed in Group C with Four Corners opponents Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Real Monarchs, and nearby El Paso Locomotive FC. Due to statewide health orders and quarantine requirements, New Mexico United played all 15 of their regular season matches and both of their playoff matches away from home, earning the local nickname the "Road Warriors." [21] The team ended the regular season with a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses; a sixteenth planned match against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros was postponed, and eventually cancelled, due to cases of COVID-19 in the Rio Grande Valley organization. [22]

The club qualified for the USL Championship Playoffs by coming second in their group. In the Western Conference Quarterfinals, they defeated San Antonio FC in extra time, with Chris Wehan scoring the winning goal in the 101st minute. In the Conference Semifinal, the club lost to El Paso Locomotive 3-5 on penalties, after drawing 1-1 at the end of extra time. [23] [24]

In March 2020, the club launched the Somos Unidos Foundation, a charitable nonprofit arm of the New Mexico United organization. [25]

2021 season

In May 2021, New Mexico United began its competitive season with a 1-0 loss away to Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. On August 21, then 17-year-old Cristian Nava became the first New Mexico United Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. [26]

Club crest and colors

The club's branding draws inspiration from the Zia symbol, seen here on the state flag of New Mexico. Flag of New Mexico.svg
The club's branding draws inspiration from the Zia symbol, seen here on the state flag of New Mexico.

The New Mexico United crest is a simple yellow shield with four black lines that represent the Zia symbol, found on the state flag and used with permission from the Zia people. [15] The crest also has a black diamond with the number "18", representing the year the club was founded. [14] The yellow-and-black color scheme was colored to reference the state flag while differentiating itself from other local clubs. [14] [15]

Sponsorship

SeasonKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
2019 Adidas Meow Wolf (home) [27]
KraneShares (away) [27]
2020 Puma [28]
2021–2023 Meow Wolf [29]
New Mexico True [30]
Electric Playhouse (third) [31]
2024–present Meow Wolf (home)
Sandia Resort and Casino (away)

Stadium

The entrance to Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in 2005 Isotopes Park Albuquerque.jpg
The entrance to Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in 2005

The club plays at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, known as only Isotopes Park in 2019 and nicknamed The Lab, a baseball stadium that is primarily home to the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League. New Mexico United will play at the facility until a soccer-specific stadium is built. [32] The Isotopes will remain the primary tenant and the USL team will schedule its home games during away games for the Isotopes. [33] The stadium seats 13,500 spectators for baseball games. [32]

In February 2020, New Mexico United announced that it would develop a home stadium and community culture center after being awarded $4.1 million in capital outlay funds by the state legislature. [34] A public poll of Albuquerque residents conducted in January 2021 found strong support for the construction of the stadium and culture center complex. [35]

On July 25, 2021, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced a stadium financing plan that would involve selling $50 million in public bonds to fund part of the $65–75 million construction cost. [36] [37] The team agreed to commit $10 million in upfront costs, and another $22 million in rent over the next 25 years. [38] The plan was forwarded to the City Council, which agreed to put it to a public vote on November 2. [39] The ballot measure was rejected by a 2–1 margin. [40]

On August 20, 2024, the Albuquerque City Council approved the construction of the new home stadium to be located at the Balloon Fiesta Park.

Rivalries

New Mexico United has rivalries with El Paso Locomotive FC, with whom they contest the Derby Del Camino Real, and Phoenix Rising FC. [41]

Players and staff

Current roster

As of September 11, 2024 [42]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Greece.svg  GRE Alex Tabakis
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Gloster
4 DF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  TRI Anthony Herbert
5 MF Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  ATG Dayonn Harris
7 MF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Sergio Rivas
8 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nicky Hernandez
9 FW Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Abu Danladi
10 MF Flag of Italy.svg  ITA Marco Micaletto
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mukwelle Akale
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Talen Maples
13 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kris Shakes
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Arturo Astorga
16 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Will Seymore
17 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Greg Hurst
No.Pos.NationPlayer
18 MF Flag of El Salvador.svg  SLV Marlon Vargas (on loan from Colorado Rapids 2)
19 DF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Zico Bailey
20 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jacobo Reyes
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kalen Ryden
25 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Daniel Bruce
26 DF Flag of Somalia.svg  SOM Abdi Mohamed
27 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Avionne Flanagan
33 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Harry Swartz
42 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jace Sais( [A] )
45 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cristian Nava
47 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jackson Dubois
48 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Yuto Oketani( [A] )
91 MF Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  CIV Nanan Houssou
  1. ^
    USL Academy Contract

Technical staff

TitleName
Head Coach Eric Quill
Sporting DirectorItamar Keinan
First Team Assistant Coach and Director of GoalkeepersNate Walzer
First Team Assistant CoachLuke Sanford
First Team Assistant Coach Matt Watson
Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports MedicineCarlos Olivas
Academy Head Coach David Estrada
Head Academy ScoutLucien Starzynski

Last updated: January 22, 2024
Source: New Mexico United

Front office

TitleName
Owner and CEO Peter Trevisani
PresidentRon Patel
Vice President, Media & ImpactDavid Wiese-Carl
Vice-President, Business Development & FacilitiesClint Gray
Chief Administrative OfficerDesiree Kim
Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation, Community CoordinatorLinnea Romero

Last updated: January 22, 2024
Source: New Mexico United

Ownership

The club's majority owner and team president is New Mexico resident, Peter Trevisani. The club's other owners have ties to New Mexico and include investor Ian McKinnon, TEAM8, Ed Garcia, Ben Spencer, and Jason Harrington. [32]

Team records

As of match played November 9, 2024

Year-by-year total

SeasonResultsLeague PosTop Scorer 1 Club Captain
PWDLGFGAPts 2 PlayerG
2019 4013151269715410th, Western Flag of Jamaica.svg Kevaughn Frater 17 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Suggs [43] [44] [45]
2020 179442518312nd, Group C Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan 7
2021 321210104440465th, Mountain Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan 10
2022 371412115444545th, Western Flag of the United States.svg Justin Portillo 8
2023 38157165953528th, Western Flag of El Salvador.svg Amando Moreno 10 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hamilton
2024 40225135952711st, Western Flag of Scotland.svg Greg Hurst 13 Flag of the United States.svg Kalen Ryden
All-time results 3 All-time records
204855366310278308 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan 39

^ 1. Top Scorer includes all competitive matches.

^ 2. Points assigns the same point values to knockout matches as the same result would receive in the league.

^ 3. All-time results includes all competitive matches.

USL Championship

Season USL Championship Play-offsTop Scorer 1
PWDLGFGAPtsPosPlayerG
2019 3411131059574610th, Western Conference Play-In Round Flag of Jamaica.svg Kevaughn Frater 14
2020 158342317272nd, Group C [46] [47] Conference Semifinal Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan 6
2021 321210104440465th, MountainDid not qualify Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan 10
2022 34131294940515th, Western Conference Quarterfinals Flag of the United States.svg Justin Portillo 8
2023 34137145149468th, Western Conference Quarterfinals Flag of El Salvador.svg Amando Moreno 10
2024 34185114644591st, Western Conference Semifinals Flag of Scotland.svg Greg Hurst 12

^ 1. Top Scorer includes statistics from regular season league matches only.

USL Cup Playoffs

Season USL Cup Playoffs 1 Top Scorer
PWDLGFGAEnteredExitedPlayerG
2019 100112 Conference Play-In Round Flag of the United States.svg Devon Sandoval 1
2020 211021 Conference Quarterfinal Conference Semifinal Flag of the United States.svg Chris Wehan
Flag of Jamaica.svg Romeo Parkes
1
2021 DNQ
2022 100102 Conference Quarterfinals Conference Quarterfinals
2023 100101 Conference Quarterfinals Conference Quarterfinals
2024 210122 Conference Quarterfinals Conference Semifinals Flag of the United States.svg Mukwelle Akale
Flag of the United States.svg Will Seymore
1

^ 1. Following statistical convention, wins in extra time are recorded as wins. Wins in penalty shootouts are recorded as draws, and shootout goals are not counted as goals for or against.

U.S. Open Cup

Season U.S. Open Cup 1 Top Scorer
PWDLGFGAEnteredExitedPlayerG
2019 5221912 Second round Quarterfinals Flag of the United States.svg Devon Sandoval
Flag of Jamaica.svg Kevaughn Frater
3
2020 Cancelled 2
2021 DNQ / Cancelled 3
2022 210162 Second round Third round Flag of the United States.svg Jerome Kiesewetter 2
2023 320183 Second round Round of 32 Flag of England.svg Josh Dolling 4
2024 4301116 Third round Quarterfinals Flag of the Philippines.svg Zico Bailey 2

^ 1. Following statistical convention, wins in extra time are recorded as wins. Wins in penalty shootouts are recorded as draws, and shootout goals are not counted as goals for or against.

^ 2. The 2020 U.S. Open Cup was suspended on March 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [48] On August 14, the 2020 edition was cancelled. [49]

^ 3. The USSF confirmed on March 29, 2021, that the previous season's Conference finalists would participate. [50] As Western Conference losing semifinalists, New Mexico United did not qualify. On July 20, 2021, the USSF cancelled the 2021 edition of the tournament. [51]

Head coaches

CoachNationalityStartEndMatchesWinLossDrawWin %
Troy Lesesne Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States August 13, 2018November 5, 202189342926038.20
Zach Prince Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States November 15, 2021June 3, 2023261169042.31

Average attendance

YearReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
201912,693 (1st in USL Championship)Did not play at homeDid not play at home
2020Did not play at homeDid not play at homeCancelled
20217,863 (2nd in USL Championship) [52] DNQCancelled
202210,455 (after 13 home matches) [53] TBD2,128 (1 match) [54]

Player records

Most goals

RankPlayerNationYears activeGoals
1 Chris Wehan Flag of the United States.svg 2019-2020, 2021–present34
2 Devon Sandoval Flag of the United States.svg 2019–202125
3 Kevaughn Frater Flag of Jamaica.svg 201917
4 Santi Moar Flag of Spain.svg 201912
5 Amando Moreno Flag of El Salvador.svg 2020–present11
6 Neco Brett Flag of Jamaica.svg 2021–present7
7 Daniel Bruce Flag of England.svg 2019–present5
8 Josh Suggs Flag of the United States.svg 2019–present4
10 David Estrada Flag of Mexico.svg / Flag of the United States.svg 2019-20203
Andrew Tinari Flag of the United States.svg 2020-2021
Ilija Ilić Flag of Serbia.svg 2021-present

Most appearances

RankPlayerNationYears activeApps.
1 Daniel Bruce Flag of England.svg 2019–present137
2 Josh Suggs Flag of the United States.svg 2019–2023120
3 Devon Sandoval Flag of the United States.svg 2019–202292
4 Chris Wehan Flag of the United States.svg 2019-2020, 2021–present74
5 Juan Pablo Guzmán Flag of Colombia.svg 2019–202173
Austin Yearwood Flag of the United States.svg 2019–present
7 Rashid Tetteh Flag of Ghana.svg 2019–202269
8 Justin Schmidt Flag of the United States.svg 2019–202160
9 Cody Mizell Flag of the United States.svg 2019–2020, 202258
10 Sam Hamilton Flag of the United States.svg 2019–present57

Honors

USL Championship

New Mexico United U23

On January 23, 2020, New Mexico United announced that it will field a U23 team in the USL League Two for the 2020 season, intending for the U23 team to bridge the gap between the High Performance Youth Program and the first team. [59] The club was scheduled to compete in the Mountain Division. However, on April 30, 2020, the United Soccer League announced the cancellation of the 2020 League Two season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. [60] The U23 team did not participate in the 2021 USL League Two season. [61]

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