2025 New Mexico United season
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Mexico United 2025 soccer season
Head coachDennis Sanchez
USLWestern Conference: 3rd
Overall: 6th
Overall: 6th
| 2025 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO | Peter Trevisani | |||
| Head coach | Dennis Sanchez | |||
| Stadium | Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Albuquerque, New Mexico | |||
| USL | Western Conference: 3rd Overall: 6th | |||
| USLC Playoffs | Conference Finals | |||
| U.S. Open Cup | Third round | |||
| USL Cup | Group stage | |||
|
| ||||
The 2025 New Mexico United season was the seventh season for New Mexico United in the USL Championship, the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States.
- As of July 10, 2024[1]Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Season signed | Previous club | Apps. | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Alex Tambakis |  |
GK | (1992-12-08) December 8, 1992 (age 33) | 2021 |  North Carolina FC |
0 | |
| 13 | Kristopher Shakes | |
GK | (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 24) | 2024 | Philadelphia Union Academy |
0 | |
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 3 | Christopher Gloster | |
DF | (2000-07-28) July 28, 2000 (age 25) | 2024 | Atlanta United 2 |
||
| 4 | Anthony Herbert |  |
DF | (1998-04-18) April 18, 1998 (age 27) | 2024 |  FC Haka |
||
| 12 | Jon-Talen Maples | |
DF | (1998-11-20) November 20, 1998 (age 27) | 2024 | Houston Dynamo 2 |
||
| 16 | Will Seymore | |
DF | (1992-02-29) February 29, 1992 (age 34) | 2022 |  Finn Harps F.C. |
||
| 22 | Kalen Ryden | |
DF | (1991-04-12) April 12, 1991 (age 34) | 2020 | Real Monarchs |
||
| 24 | Jaylin Lindsey | |
DF | (2000-03-27) March 27, 2000 (age 26) | 2025 | Charlotte FC |
||
| 42 | Jace Sais | |
DF | (2006-01-17) January 17, 2006 (age 20) | 2024 | New Mexico United U23 |
||
| 47 | Jackson DuBois | |
DF | (2006-02-22) February 22, 2006 (age 20) | 2024 | New Mexico United U23 |
||
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 5 | Dayonn Harris |  |
MF | (1997-08-29) August 29, 1997 (age 28) | 2024 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
||
| 6 | Gedion Zelalem | |
MF | (1997-01-26) January 26, 1997 (age 29) | 2024 |  NK Lokomotiva Zagreb |
||
| 7 | Sergio Rivas |  |
AM | (1997-10-03) October 3, 1997 (age 28) | 2021 | Reno 1868 |
||
| 8 | Marlon Vargas | |
MF | (1998-09-21) September 21, 1998 (age 27) | 2023 | FC Dallas |
||
| 9 | Marco Micaletto |  |
MF | (1996-01-19) January 19, 1996 (age 30) | 2024 | Columbus Crew 2 |
||
| 15 | Avionne Flanagan | |
MF | (1999-04-06) April 6, 1999 (age 26) | 2024 | Charlotte Independence |
||
| 19 | Cristian Nava | |
MF | (2003-09-02) September 2, 2003 (age 22) | 2021 | New Mexico United U23 |
||
| 27 | Yuto Oketani |  |
MF | (2005-03-27) March 27, 2005 (age 21) | 2024 | New Mexico United U23 |
||
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 10 | McKinze Gaines | |
CF | (1998-03-02) March 2, 1998 (age 28) | 2024 | Houston Dynamo 2 |
||
| 11 | Mukwelle Akale | |
LW/RW | (1997-01-18) January 18, 1997 (age 29) | 2024 | Tormenta FC |
||
| 17 | Greg Hurst |  |
CF | (1997-04-08) April 8, 1997 (age 28) | 2023 | Phoenix Rising FC |
||
| 23 | Thomas Amang |  |
CF | (1998-02-09) February 9, 1998 (age 28) | 2024 | Orange County SC |
||
| 25 | Daniel Bruce |  |
LW | (1996-05-13) May 13, 1996 (age 29) | 2019 | UNC Charlotte 49ers |
||
| 54 | Derek Lozano-Villa | |
LW | (2005-06-06) June 6, 2005 (age 20) | 2024 | New Mexico United U23 |
||
Competitions
USL Championship
Main article: 2025 USL Championship season
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tulsa | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 50 | 30 | +20 | 57 | Playoffs |
| 2 | Sacramento Republic FC | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 44 | 27 | +17 | 48[a] | |
| 3 | New Mexico United | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 48[a] | |
| 4 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 47 | 45 | +2 | 41 | |
| 5 | Phoenix Rising FC | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 40[b] |
Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per-game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per-game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
Match results
On December 19, 2024, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.[2]
All times are in Mountain Standard Time.
March
Sacramento Republic FC v New Mexico United
| March 8, 2025 (2025-03-08) | Sacramento Republic FC | 2–1 | New Mexico United | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM MST | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Las Vegas Lights FC v New Mexico United
| March 15, 2025 (2025-03-15) | Las Vegas Lights FC | 2–3 | New Mexico United | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 8:30 PM | Stadium: Cashman Field |
New Mexico United v El Paso Locomotive FC
| March 22, 2025 (2025-03-22) | New Mexico United | 1–0 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 3:00 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
Miami FC v New Mexico United
| March 29, 2025 (2025-03-29) | Miami FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Miami, Florida |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: Pitbull Stadium |
April
New Mexico United v North Carolina FC
| April 12, 2025 (2025-04-12) | New Mexico United | 1−0 | North Carolina FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report |
|
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,291 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
New Mexico United v Monterey Bay FC
| April 23, 2025 (2025-04-23) | New Mexico United | 1−0 | Monterey Bay FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report |
|
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,713 Referee: Greg Dopka |
May
El Paso Locomotive FC v New Mexico United
| May 3, 2025 (2025-05-03) | El Paso Locomotive FC | 3–0 | New Mexico United | El Paso, Texas |
| 7:00 PM | Cabrera  12', 51', 83' |
Report | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 7,059 Referee: Thomas Snyder |
New Mexico United v Phoenix Rising FC
| May 10, 2025 (2025-05-10) | New Mexico United | 1–2 | Phoenix Rising FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Tabakis  57' Gaines 84' |
Report | Avayevu 13' Johnson 62' |
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,844 Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva |
Orange County SC v New Mexico United
| May 17, 2025 (2025-05-17) | Orange County SC | 0–3 | New Mexico United | Irvine, California |
| 8:00 PM | Report | Maples 28' (pen.), 53' Fernando 79' |
Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: John Matto |
Oakland Roots SC v New Mexico United
| May 24, 2025 (2025-05-24) | Oakland Roots SC | 0–3 | New Mexico United | Oakland, California |
| 8:00 PM | Report | Gloster 3' Bailey 6' Akale 89' |
Stadium: Oakland Coliseum Attendance: 8,757 Referee: Trevor Wiseman |
June
New Mexico United v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
| June 7, 2025 | New Mexico United | 1–1 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Vargas 22' |
Report | Ryden 41' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,862 Referee: Timothy Ford |
Lexington SC v New Mexico United
| June 14, 2025 | Lexington SC | 2−1 | New Mexico United | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 5:00 PM | Report |
|
Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium Attendance: 3,471 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
New Mexico United v San Antonio FC
| June 21, 2025 (2025-06-21) | New Mexico United | 4−2 | San Antonio FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report |
|
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,801 Referee: Servando Berna Rico |
July
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v New Mexico United
| July 4, 2025 (2025-07-04) | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 5:00 PM | Mertz 73' |
Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,626 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
New Mexico United v Charleston Battery
| July 12, 2025 (2025-07-12) | New Mexico United | 1–2 | Charleston Battery | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Maples 63' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 11,072 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
Hartford Athletic v New Mexico United
| July 30, 2025 (2025-07-30) | Hartford Athletic | 0–4 | New Mexico United | Hartford, Connecticut |
| 5:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium Attendance: 4,151 Referee: Elton Garcia |
August
FC Tulsa v New Mexico United
| August 9, 2025 (2025-08-09) | FC Tulsa | 5–2 | New Mexico United | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 6:30 PM | Report | Stadium: ONEOK Field Attendance: 2,706 Referee: Jeremy Scheer |
New Mexico United v Las Vegas Lights FC
| August 16, 2025 (2025-08-16) | New Mexico United | 2–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 11,581 Referee: Luis Arroyo |
Louisville City FC v New Mexico United
| August 23, 2025 (2025-08-23) | Louisville City FC | 0−0 | New Mexico United | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 6:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 10,719 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
New Mexico United v Sacramento Republic FC
| August 30, 2025 (2025-08-30) | New Mexico United | 0–2 | Sacramento Republic FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Bennett 52', 69' |
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,752 Referee: Mark Verso |
September
San Antonio FC v New Mexico United
| September 6, 2025 | San Antonio FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | San Antonio, Texas |
| 7:00 PM | Walker |
Report | Archimede 67' |
Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 6,210 Referee: Alyssa Pennington |
New Mexico United v Detroit City FC
| September 10, 2025 (2025-09-10) | New Mexico United | 4–0 | Detroit City FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 7,347 Referee: Joshua Encarnación |
New Mexico United v FC Tulsa
| September 13, 2025 (2025-09-13) | New Mexico United | 0–1 | FC Tulsa | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Rivas 90'+3' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,177 Referee: Calin Radosav |
Monterey Bay FC v New Mexico United
| September 20, 2025 (2025-09-20) | Monterey Bay FC | 1–1 | New Mexico United | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM | Gnaulati 48' |
Report | Archimede 87' |
Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,299 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC v New Mexico United
| September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24) | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 1–2 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 4:00 PM |
|
Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 6,059 Referee: Muhammad Kaleia |
New Mexico United v Lexington SC
| September 28, 2025 | New Mexico United | 2–1 | Lexington SC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 6:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 8,439 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
October
Phoenix Rising FC v New Mexico United
| October 4, 2025 (2025-10-04) | Phoenix Rising FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 6:00 PM | Report | Maples 90'+7' (pen.) |
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 5,323 Referee: Atahan Yaya |
New Mexico United v Orange County SC
| October 11, 2025 (2025-10-11) | New Mexico United | 3–3 | Orange County SC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,148 Referee: Thomas Snyder |
New Mexico United v Oakland Roots SC
| October 19, 2025 (2025-10-19) | New Mexico United | 3–3 | Oakland Roots SC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 3:00 PM | Report |
|
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,756 Referee: John Griggs |
New Mexico United v Rhode Island FC
| October 24, 2025 | New Mexico United | 2−1 | Rhode Island FC | Albuquerque, NM |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,125 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
USL Championship playoffs
Main article: 2025 USL Championship playoffs
New Mexico qualified for the 2025 USL Championship playoffs by placing in the top eight seeds in the Western Conference. Being the third seed, New Mexico was given a home playoff match, hosting San Antonio FC on November 1st.[3] At home, New Mexico beat San Antonio 2–0.[4]
New Mexico United v San Antonio FC
| November 1, 2025 (2025-11-01) Conference Quarter-Finals | New Mexico United | 2–0 | San Antonio FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM MT | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,287 Referee: Joshua Encarnación |
New Mexico United v Orange County SC
| November 8, 2025 West | New Mexico United | 2–1 | Orange County SC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 9:00 PM ET | Report | Pinto 68' |
Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,150 Referee: Elton García |
FC Tulsa v New Mexico United
| November 15 West | FC Tulsa | 3–0 | New Mexico United | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 8:30 PM | Report | Stadium: Oneok Field Attendance: 9,180 Referee: Greg Dopka |
USL Cup
Main article: 2025 USL Cup
New Mexico participated in the second edition of the USL Cup, the first edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.[5][6]
Standings
| Pos | Lg | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USLC | San Antonio FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 10 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | USLC | New Mexico United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 8 | |
| 3 | USLC | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 7 | |
| 4 | USLC | Phoenix Rising FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | |
| 5 | USLC | El Paso Locomotive FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Group stage
New Mexico United v Union Omaha
| April 26, 2025 (2025-04-26) | New Mexico United | 2−0 | Union Omaha | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM MDT | Report | Stadium: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,495 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
Phoenix Rising FC v New Mexico United
| May 31, 2025 (2025-05-31) | Phoenix Rising FC | 3–3 (3–2 p) | New Mexico United | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM MST | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,122 Referee: John Griggs | ||
| Penalties | ||||
New Mexico United v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
| June 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) | New Mexico United | 2–2 (3–2 p) | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:00 PM MDT | Report | Stadium: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,747 Referee: Nabil Bensalah | ||
| Penalties | ||||
San Antonio FC v New Mexico United
| July 26, 2025 (2025-07-26) | San Antonio FC | 2–2 (0–3 p) | New Mexico United | San Antonio, Texas |
| 8:00 PM CDT |
|
Report | Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 6,092 Referee: Matthew Corrigan | |
| Penalties | ||||
US Open Cup
Main article: 2025 US Open Cup
New Mexico United v 
El Paso Locomotive (USLC)
El Paso Locomotive (USLC)
| April 16 | New Mexico United | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | El Paso Locomotive (USLC) | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:30 p.m. MDT | Report |
|
Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex Referee: John Griggs | |
| Penalties | ||||
References
- ↑ "2024 Roster". USL Network. USL Championship. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ↑ USLSoccer Staff (December 19, 2024). "USL Championship reveals the 2025 season schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ↑ DeKunder, David (October 25, 2025). "San Antonio FC secures playoff spot, ends scoreless skid with big win over El Paso". San Antonio Express News. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ Benson, Bradly (November 1, 2025). "NM United wins opening round playoff match". KRQE 13. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (December 12, 2024). "ANOTHER COMPETITION: USL adds Jägermeister Cup for Championship, League One teams". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ↑ Silverman, Alex (December 12, 2024). "USL expanding Jägermeister Cup to all teams". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
| |
| Club | |
| Stadiums |
|
| Rivalries |
|
| Affiliated teams | |
| Seasons | |