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New Mexico United
2021 season
Head coachTroy Lesesne
StadiumRio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico
USL5th (Mountain Division)
USL Cup PlayoffsDNQ
Four Corners CupCancelled
Top goalscorerChris Wehan (10)
Highest home attendance10,418 (8/14 v. ELP)
Lowest home attendance5,593 (10/20 v. SAN)
Average home league attendance7,863
Biggest winNM 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 defeatSAN 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

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Off-season and pre-season

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Smoke from a smoke bomb lingers in the San Antonio penalty area following the start of the October 20th, 2021 regular season match at Isotopes Park

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

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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

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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]
Goalkeepers
1 Alex Tambakis Greece GK (1992-12-08) December 8, 1992 (age 31) 2021 United States North Carolina FC 31 0
12 Will Palmquist United States GK (1997-12-03) December 3, 1997 (age 26) 2021 — 0 0
27 Philipp Beigl Germany GK (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 32) 2020 Germany TSV Landsberg 1 0
Defenders
3 Austin Yearwood United States LB (1994-08-12) August 12, 1994 (age 30) 2019 United States Richmond Kickers 68 1
4 Sam Hamilton United States DM/CB (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) 2019 United States Colorado Rapids 49 2
5 Josh Suggs United States LB/CB (1989-04-24) April 24, 1989 (age 35) 2019 United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks 74 4
6 David Najem Afghanistan RB/RM/LB (1992-05-26) May 26, 1992 (age 32) 2020 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies 27 0
15 Rashid Tetteh Ghana CB (1995-07-14) July 14, 1995 (age 29) 2019 United States High Point Panthers 64 0
16 Alex Touche England CB (1999-06-02) June 2, 1999 (age 25) 2021 United States Lionsbridge FC 3 0
17 Justin Schmidt United States LB/CB (1993-11-02) November 2, 1993 (age 31) 2019 United States Sacramento Republic 60 2
22 Kalen Ryden United States CB/LB (1991-01-29) January 29, 1991 (age 33) 2020 United States Real Monarchs 46 2
Midfielders
7 Isidro Martinez United States DM/CM (1997-03-15) March 15, 1997 (age 27) 2021 United States Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 30 1
8 Juan Pablo Guzmán Colombia DM/CM (1988-08-31) August 31, 1988 (age 36) 2019 United States Oklahoma City Energy 73 0
11 Sergio Rivas Mexico AM (1997-10-03) October 3, 1997 (age 27) 2021 United States Reno 1868 29 5
19 Saalih Muhammad United States DM/CM (1995-08-25) August 25, 1995 (age 29) 2021 United States Oakland Roots SC (on loan) 43 2
20 Andrew Tinari United States CM (1995-09-12) September 12, 1995 (age 29) 2020 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies 44 3
23 Micheal Azira Uganda M/DM (1987-08-22) August 22, 1987 (age 37) 2021 United States Chicago Fire FC 28 1
25 Daniel Bruce England RW/RM (1996-05-13) May 13, 1996 (age 28) 2019 United States UNC Charlotte 49ers 68 5
33 Harry Swartz United States RB/RM (1996-03-19) March 19, 1996 (age 28) 2021 United States Hartford Athletic 12 0
41 Chris Wehan United States AM/CM/LM (1994-01-29) January 29, 1994 (age 30) 2021 United States Orange County SC 66 28
Forwards
9 Devon Sandoval United States CF (1991-06-16) June 16, 1991 (age 33) 2019 United States Atlanta United 2 79 25
10 Amando Moreno El Salvador LW/RW/AM (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 29) 2020 United States Chicago Fire 36 11
14 Ilija Ilić Serbia CF (1991-04-26) April 26, 1991 (age 33) 2021 United States Indy Eleven 22 3
45 Cristian Nava United States CF (2003-09-02) September 2, 2003 (age 21) 2021 — 5 0

Transfers out

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Pos. No. Player To club Exit date Ref.
MF 14 United States Chris Wehan United States Orange County SC November 6, 2020 [25]
MF 7 United States Ryan Williams Retired November 17, 2020 [4]
MF 16 United States Saalih Muhammad United States Oakland Roots SC November 24, 2020 [26]
FW 19 Mexico/United States David Estrada Retired November 26, 2020 [5]
MF 26 France Joris Ahlinvi Free agent November 28, 2020 [6]
GK 12 United States Ben Beaury United States Oakland Roots SC February 1, 2021 [27]
FW 23 United States Sammy Sergi United States Loudoun United February 11, 2021 [28]
GK 1 United States Cody Mizell United States New York City FC March 3, 2021 [12]
DF 6 Afghanistan David Najem Free agent — [a]
  1. ^ Did not appear in the club's 2021 roster.

Loans out

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Pos. No. Player To club Exit date Until Ref.
CF 99 Jamaica Brian Brown United States Oakland Roots SC August 27, 2021 End of season [29]

Transfers in

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Pos. No. Player From club Date Ref.
FW 14 Serbia Ilija Ilić United States Indy Eleven December 14, 2020 [7]
MF 2 United States Harry Swartz United States Hartford Athletic December 18, 2020 [8]
MF 11 Mexico Sergio Rivas United States Reno 1868 December 24, 2020 [9]
MF 7 United States Isidro Martinez United States Rio Grande Valley FC Toros January 4, 2021 [10]
DF 16 England Alex Touche United States Lionsbridge FC January 12, 2021 [11]
MF 23 Uganda Micheal Azira United States Chicago Fire FC February 1, 2021 [30]
FW 99 Jamaica Brian Brown Albania Partizani Tirana February 8, 2021 [31]
GK 1 Greece Alex Tambakis United States North Carolina FC March 11, 2021 [13]
DF 6 Afghanistan David Najem Unattached July 28, 2021 [18]
MF 41 United States Chris Wehan United States Orange County SC August 17, 2021 [19]
GK 12 United States Will Palmquist Unattached August 18, 2021 [21]

Loans in

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Pos. No. Player From club Date Until Ref.
MF 19 United States Saalih Muhammad United States Oakland Roots SC August 27, 2021 End of season [29]

Competitions

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Exhibition

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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 37' (pen.)
Yellow card 40'
Semelsberger Yellow card 48'		 KRQE Report
ELP Report		 Herrera Yellow card 40'
Trialist 1 45+2'
Carrijó 61'
Yellow card 65'		 Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility
March 27 Preseason Colorado Rapids 1–0 New Mexico United Tucson, Arizona
TBA Shinyashiki 23' (Abubakar)
Yellow card 43'
Namli Yellow card 45'
Wilkerson Yellow card 77'
Rosenberry Yellow card 78'		 Report Yellow card 31'
Guzmán Yellow card 42'
Suggs Yellow card 56'
Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: Kino North Stadium
April 3 Preseason San Diego Loyal 1–2 New Mexico United Chula Vista, California
12:00 pm Stoneman 64' (Adams) NMU Report
SD Report		 Moreno 27'
Yellow card
Sandoval 86'		 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 21', 84'
Moreno 44'
Swartz 45+3'		 Report 17'
50'
Argueta Yellow card 79'		 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 29'
Schmidt 48'
Moreno 72'		 Report 31' Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility
April 24 Preseason Phoenix Rising FC 0–4 New Mexico United Chandler, Arizona
1:pm MDT Swartz 7'
Martinez 62'
Brown 78' 		Stadium: Wild Horse Pass Stadium

USL Championship

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Main article: 2021 USL Championship season

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

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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
Source: USL

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
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

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Position in the Mountain Division
Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132
StadiumAAHAHAHHAAAHHAHAHHAAHAHHAAHHAHAH
ResultLDWWLWDWLLLWWLDDDDDLWLWWWLDDDWLW
Position65323332445333346666566645554445
Source: [36]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

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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 Yellow card 27'
Robinson Yellow card 29'
Amoh Yellow card 44', 65'		 Report Guzmán Yellow card 7'
Ryden Yellow card 17'		 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 Yellow card 7'
Rebellón Yellow card 26'
Mares Yellow card 75'
Carrijo 90+5'		 Report Sandoval 57', Yellow card 87'
Guzmán Yellow card 66'
Suggs Yellow card 90+2'		 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 18'
Yearwood Yellow card 56'
Brown 61'
Moreno 66', Yellow card 84'
Azira Yellow card 90'
Bruce Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Fauroux Yellow card 28'
Hinds 46'
Rissi Yellow card 73'		 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 1'
Ngalina Yellow card 45+1'
Ockford Yellow card 90+5'		 Report Rivas 8'
Swartz Yellow card 16'
Tinari Yellow card 45+1' Yellow-red card 54'
Moreno 48', Yellow card 58'
Martinez Yellow card 62'
Bruce 90+7'		 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 Red card 23' Report Bolívar 40'
Mehl Yellow card 57'
Samaké Yellow card 60'		 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 Yellow card 22'
Bance Yellow card 82'		 Report Tinari Yellow card 65'
Martinez 82'		 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 Yellow card 17'
Diouf Yellow card 52'		 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 33'
Yearwood 52'		 Report Doyle Yellow card 68'
Nathan Yellow card 77'
Gleadle Yellow card 82'
Varela Yellow card 90'		 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 Yellow card 49'
Beckford 59'
Barry 69', 82', Yellow card 83'
Ockford Yellow card 88'
Mayaka Yellow card 90+1'		 Report Suggs 19'
Martinez Yellow card 90+2'		 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 38'
Briggs 54'
Powder 65'		 Report Bruce 15'
Tinari 25'		 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 Yellow card 33'
Mares 56', 57'
Jérôme Yellow card 76'		 Report Brown Yellow card 33', 41'
Guzmán Yellow card 48'		 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 16', Yellow card 20'
Suggs Yellow card 50'
Sandoval Yellow card 52'
Azira Yellow card 75', 90+1'
Yearwood Yellow card 79'
Ilić 90+4'		 Report Makangila Yellow card 16'
Ockford Yellow card 19'
Barry 33'
Ngalina Yellow card 50'
Anderson Red card 53'
Mayaka Yellow card 68'		 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 15', Yellow card 48'
Guzmán Yellow card 43'
Sandoval 52'
Ilić Yellow card 82'
Suggs Yellow card 86'
Rivas Yellow card 90'
Azira Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Repetto 38'
Kelly-Rosales Yellow card 43'
Méndez Yellow card 58'
Piggott Yellow card 76'
Fahling Red card 90+4'		 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 35', 63'
Cuello Yellow card 68'
Doyle Yellow card 73'
Gallegos 90+3'		 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 Yellow card 26' Yellow-red card 66'
Tinari Yellow card 83'		 Report Zacarías Yellow card 75'
Yuma Yellow card 90+4'		 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 Yellow card 7' Report Moreno Yellow card 5'
Yearwood Yellow card 41'
Beigl Yellow card 68'		 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 33', Yellow card 64'
Sandoval Yellow card 75'
Tinari Yellow card 77'
Bruce Yellow card 78'		 Report Luna Red card 77'
Carrijo Yellow card 79'
Bahner 90+7'		 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 6'
Moreno Yellow card 83'		 Report Fall 34' 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 55' Report Tinari Yellow card 17'
Wehan 37'
Schmidt Yellow card 90+2'		 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 Yellow card 19'
Calistri 59', 66'
Moar 90'		 Report Rivas 11'
Guzmán Yellow card 34'
Tetteh Yellow card 43'
Suggs Yellow card 54'
Musa 80' (o.g.)		 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 3', Yellow card 90+2'
Tetteh Yellow card 34'
Suggs 42'
Sandoval 47' (pen.), Yellow card 58'		 Report Tetteh 23' (o.g.)
Hodge 63'
Ockford Yellow card 68'
Toure 88'
Ngalina Red card 90+3'		 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 Yellow card 26'
Garcia Yellow card 54'
Avila Yellow card 58'
Ciss Yellow card 71'
Báez 78' (pen.)
Sarkodie Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Guzmán Yellow card 71'
Azira Yellow card 77'
Yearwood Yellow card 90+1'		 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 Yellow card 2', 48'
Bruce Yellow card 24'
Wehan 80'
Muhammad Yellow card 90+6'		 Report Conteh Yellow card 25'
Wehan 50'
Subah Yellow card 58'		 Stadium: Isotopes Park
September 25 24 San Antonio FC 0–1 New Mexico United San Antonio, Texas
6:30 p.m. MDT Sjöberg Yellow card 38' Report Tetteh Yellow card 29'
Tinari Yellow card 72'
Ryden Yellow card 74'
Wehan 84'
Martinez Yellow card 85'		 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 18', Yellow card 89'
Suggs Yellow card 85'
Sandoval Yellow card 90'
Wehan 90+6'		 Report Diz Yellow card 54' 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 8', 14'
McLaughlin 75'
McCabe Yellow card 77'
Ownby Yellow card 84'		 Report Tetteh Yellow card 24'
Moreno 45+2', Yellow card 54'
Suggs Yellow card 74'
Azira Yellow card 88'		 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 26'
Wehan Yellow card 35'
Sandoval Yellow card 45+3', 55'
Muhammad Yellow card 53'		 Report Barrera 45+5' (pen.)
Obregón Jr. 48'
Boudadi Yellow card 84'		 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 Yellow card 19'
Wehan 24'
Bruce Yellow card 52'
Rivas Yellow card 57'		 Report Amoh 5', Yellow card 90+4'
Pimentel Yellow card 32'
López Yellow card 90+3'		 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 61', Yellow card 67' Report Tinari Yellow card 21'
Guzmán Yellow card 41'
Suggs Yellow card 50'
Wehan Yellow card 76'
Ilić 90+4'		 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 12'
Tetteh Yellow card 21'
Suggs Yellow card 31'
Yearwood Yellow card 33'
Ryden Yellow card 38'
Wehan 66', 88'
Guzmán Yellow card 72'
Tinari 78'
Tambakis Yellow card 82'		 Report PC Yellow card 9'
Fogaça Yellow card 26', 32' (pen.)
Gallegos Yellow card 28'
Varela 35', Yellow card 41'
Wright Yellow card 47' Yellow-red card 58'
Ford Yellow card 86'
Deplagne Yellow card 90+3'
Epps Yellow card 90+6'		 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 47', Yellow card 59'
Edwards 58'		 Report Tetteh Yellow card 78' 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 17' 45+3' (pen.)
Bruce 81'
Muhammad Yellow card 89'		 Report Mata 40'
Subah Yellow card 73'		 Stadium: Isotopes Park
Attendance: 9,570
Referee: Elijio Arreguin (United States)

U.S. Open Cup

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Main article: 2021 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

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As of October 30, 2021[39]

Outfield players

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# Pos. Name GP GS Min. Goals Assists A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off
3 DF United States Austin Yearwood 31 28 2393 1 0 5 1
4 DF United States Sam Hamilton 11 10 878 0 0 0 0
5 DF United States Josh Suggs 31 24 2272 3 2 8 0
6 DF Afghanistan David Najem 14 11 836 0 2 0 0
7 MF United States Isidro Martinez 30 10 1217 1 3 3 0
8 MF Colombia Juan Guzmán 25 23 1851 0 2 9 1
9 FW United States Devon Sandoval 28 20 1773 5 1 6 0
10 FW El Salvador Amando Moreno 19 16 1365 5 0 8 0
11 MF Mexico Sergio Rivas 29 26 2214 5 3 3 0
14 FW Serbia Ilija Ilić 22 7 782 2 0 1 0
15 DF Ghana Rashid Tetteh 21 21 1803 0 0 6 0
16 DF England Alex Touche 3 0 21 0 0 0 0
17 DF United States Justin Schmidt 23 9 1051 0 1 1 0
19 MF United States Saalih Muhammad[A] 9 3 396 1 0 4 0
20 MF United States Andrew Tinari 28 24 1824 1 7 7 1
22 DF United States Kalen Ryden 29 28 2543 1 0 5 0
23 MF Uganda Micheal Azira 28 11 1170 1 0 5 0
25 MF England Daniel Bruce 30 19 1574 3 3 4 0
33 MF United States Harry Swartz 12 9 835 0 2 1 0
41 MF United States Chris Wehan[A] 15 14 1210 10 1 3 0
45 FW United States Cristian Nava 5 0 41 0 0 0 0
99 FW Jamaica Brian Brown[B] 13 7 625 2 1 1 0

Goalkeepers

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# Name GP GS Min. SV SV% GA GAA SO A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off
1 Greece Alex Tambakis 31 31 2790 84 69.4% 37 1.194 7 1 0
12 United States Will Palmquist 0 0 0 0 — 0 — 0 0 0
27 Germany Philipp Beigl 1 1 90 2 40% 3 3.000 0 1 0
  1. ^ a b Player joined club after the season started
  2. ^ Player left club before the end of the season

Notes

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  1. ^ All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances
  2. ^ Goals in all competitions

References

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