2021 New Mexico United season

New Mexico United
2021 season
Head coach	Troy Lesesne
Stadium	Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park; Albuquerque, New Mexico
USL	5th (Mountain Division)
USL Cup Playoffs	DNQ
Four Corners Cup	Cancelled
Top goalscorer	Chris Wehan (10)
Highest home attendance	10,418 (8/14 v. ELP)
Lowest home attendance	5,593 (10/20 v. SAN)
Average home league attendance	7,863
Biggest win	NM 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 defeat	SAN 3–0 NMU (July 21)

The 2021 New Mexico United season will be 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

Off-season and pre-season

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a 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

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

As of October 30, 2021[24]

No.	Name	Position(s)	Date of birth (age)	Season signed	Previous club	Apps. [note 1]	Goals [note 2]
Goalkeepers
1	Alex Tambakis	GK	(1992-12-08) December 8, 1992	2021	North Carolina FC	31	0
12	Will Palmquist	GK	(1997-12-03) December 3, 1997	2021	—	0	0
27	Philipp Beigl	GK	(1992-09-27) September 27, 1992	2020	TSV Landsberg	1	0
Defenders
3	Austin Yearwood	LB	(1994-08-12) August 12, 1994	2019	Richmond Kickers	68	1
4	Sam Hamilton	DM/CB	(1995-07-26) July 26, 1995	2019	Colorado Rapids	49	2
5	Josh Suggs	LB/CB	(1989-04-24) April 24, 1989	2019	Colorado Springs Switchbacks	74	4
6	David Najem	RB/RM/LB	(1992-05-26) May 26, 1992	2020	Tampa Bay Rowdies	27	0
15	Rashid Tetteh	CB	(1995-07-14) July 14, 1995	2019	High Point Panthers	64	0
16	Alex Touche	CB	(1999-06-02) June 2, 1999	2021	Lionsbridge FC	3	0
17	Justin Schmidt	LB/CB	(1993-11-02) November 2, 1993	2019	Sacramento Republic	60	2
22	Kalen Ryden	CB/LB	(1991-01-29) January 29, 1991	2020	Real Monarchs	46	2
Midfielders
7	Isidro Martinez	DM/CM	(1997-03-15) March 15, 1997	2021	Rio Grande Valley FC Toros	30	1
8	Juan Pablo Guzmán	DM/CM	(1988-08-31) August 31, 1988	2019	Oklahoma City Energy	73	0
11	Sergio Rivas	AM	(1997-10-03) October 3, 1997	2021	Reno 1868	29	5
19	Saalih Muhammad	DM/CM	(1995-08-25) August 25, 1995	2021	Oakland Roots SC (on loan)	43	2
20	Andrew Tinari	CM	(1995-09-12) September 12, 1995	2020	Tampa Bay Rowdies	44	3
23	Micheal Azira	M/DM	(1987-08-22) August 22, 1987	2021	Chicago Fire FC	28	1
25	Daniel Bruce	RW/RM	(1996-05-13) May 13, 1996	2019	UNC Charlotte 49ers	68	5
33	Harry Swartz	RB/RM	(1996-03-19) March 19, 1996	2021	Hartford Athletic	12	0
41	Chris Wehan	AM/CM/LM	(1994-01-29) January 29, 1994	2021	Orange County SC	66	28
Forwards
9	Devon Sandoval	CF	(1991-06-16) June 16, 1991	2019	Atlanta United 2	79	25
10	Amando Moreno	LW/RW/AM	(1995-09-10) September 10, 1995	2020	Chicago Fire	36	11
14	Ilija Ilić	CF	(1991-04-26) April 26, 1991	2021	Indy Eleven	22	3
45	Cristian Nava	CF	(2003-09-02) September 2, 2003	2021	—	5	0

Transfers out

Pos.	No.	Player	To club	Exit date	Ref.
MF	14	Chris Wehan	Orange County SC	November 6, 2020	[25]
MF	7	Ryan Williams	Retired	November 17, 2020	[4]
MF	16	Saalih Muhammad	Oakland Roots SC	November 24, 2020	[26]
FW	19	/ David Estrada	Retired	November 26, 2020	[5]
MF	26	Joris Ahlinvi	Free agent	November 28, 2020	[6]
GK	12	Ben Beaury	Oakland Roots SC	February 1, 2021	[27]
FW	23	Sammy Sergi	Loudoun United	February 11, 2021	[28]
GK	1	Cody Mizell	New York City FC	March 3, 2021	[12]
DF	6	David Najem	Free agent	—	[lower-alpha 1]

Did not appear in the club's 2021 roster.

Loans Out

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

Transfers in

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

Loans In

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

Competitions

Exhibition

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.) 40' Semelsberger 48'	KRQE Report ELP Report	Herrera 40' Trialist 1 45+2' Carrijó 61' 65'	Stadium: Mesa del Sol - Training Facility

March 27 Preseason	Colorado Rapids	1–0	New Mexico United	Tucson, Arizona
TBA	Shinyashiki 23' (Abubakar) 43' Namli 45' Wilkerson 77' Rosenberry 78'	Report	31' Guzmán 42' Suggs 56' 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' 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 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

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

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

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

Position in the Mountain Division
Round	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32
Ground	A	A	H	A	H	A	H	H	A	A	A	H	H	A	H	A	H	H	A	A	H	A	H	H	A	A	H	H	A	H	A	H
Result	L	D	W	W	L	W	D	W	L	L	L	W	W	L	D	D	D	D	D	L	W	L	W	W	W	L	D	D	D	W	L	W
Position	6	5	3	2	3	3	3	2	4	4	5	3	3	3	3	4	6	6	6	6	5	6	6	6	4	5	5	5	4	4	4	5

Source: [36]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

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
6:30pm MDT	Riley 27' Robinson 29' Amoh 44', 65'	Report	Guzmán 7' Ryden 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
7:30pm MDT	Yuma 7' Rebellón 26' Mares 75' Carrijo 90+5'	Report	Sandoval 57', 87' Guzmán 66' Suggs 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
7:30pm MDT	Rivas 18' Yearwood 56' Brown 61' Moreno 66', 84' Azira 90' Bruce 90+2'	Report	Fauroux 28' Hinds 46' Rissi 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
7:00pm MDT	Barry 1' Ngalina 45+1' Ockford 90+5'	Report	Rivas 8' Swartz 16' Tinari 45+1' 54' Moreno 48', 58' Martinez 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
7:30pm MDT	Yearwood 23'	Report	Bolívar 40' Mehl 57' Samaké 60'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 8,801 Referee: Chris Ruska

June 4 6	Real Monarchs	0–1	New Mexico United	Sandy, Utah
8:00pm MDT	Flores 22' Bance 82'	Report	Tinari 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
7:30pm MDT		Report	Gordon 17' Diouf 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
7:30pm MDT	Suggs 33' Yearwood 52'	Report	Doyle 68' Nathan 77' Gleadle 82' Varela 90'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 6,260 Referee: Elton García

June 25 9	Colorado Springs Switchbacks	3–1	New Mexico United	Colorado Springs, Colorado
7:00pm MDT	Mahoney 49' Beckford 59' Barry 69', 82', 83' Ockford 88' Mayaka 90+1'	Report	Suggs 19' Martinez 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
8:00pm 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
7:30pm MDT	Borelli 33' Mares 56', 57' Jérôme 76'	Report	Brown 33', 41' Guzmán 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
7:30pm MDT	Rivas 16', 20' Suggs 50' Sandoval 52' Azira 75', 90+1' Yearwood 79' Ilić 90+4'	Report	Makangila 16' Ockford 19' Barry 33' Ngalina 50' Anderson 53' Mayaka 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
7:30pm MDT	Ryden 15', 48' Guzmán 43' Sandoval 52' Ilić 82' Suggs 86' Rivas 90' Azira 90+3'	Report	Repetto 38' Kelly-Rosales 43' Méndez 58' Piggott 76' Fahling 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
7:30pm MDT	Fogaça 35', 63' Cuello 68' Doyle 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
7:30pm MDT	Guzmán 26' 66' Tinari 83'	Report	Zacarías 75' Yuma 90+4'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 10,303 Referee: Greg Dopka

August 1 16	Tacoma Defiance	0–0	New Mexico United	Tacoma, Washington
2:30pm MDT	Mendoza 7'	Report	Moreno 5' Yearwood 41' Beigl 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
7:30pm MDT	Moreno 33', 64' Sandoval 75' Tinari 77' Bruce 78'	Report	Luna 77' Carrijo 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
7:30pm MDT	Sandoval 6' Moreno 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
7:00pm MDT	Avila 55'	Report	Tinari 17' Wehan 37' Schmidt 90+2'	Stadium: Bold Stadium Attendance: 608 Referee: Brandon Stevis

August 28 20	Phoenix Rising FC	3–2	New Mexico United	Chandler, Arizona
8:30pm MDT	King 19' Calistri 59', 66' Moar 90'	Report	Rivas 11' Guzmán 34' Tetteh 43' Suggs 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
7:30pm MDT	Wehan 3', 90+2' Tetteh 34' Suggs 42' Sandoval 47' (pen.), 58'	Report	Tetteh 23' (o.g.) Hodge 63' Ockford 68' Toure 88' Ngalina 90+3'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 7,077 Referee: Joshua Encarnación

September 10 22	Austin Bold FC	1–0	New Mexico United	Austin, Texas
7:00pm MDT	Gordon 26' Garcia 54' Avila 58' Ciss 71' Báez 78' (pen.) Sarkodie 90+3'	Report	Guzmán 71' Azira 77' Yearwood 90+1'	Stadium: Bold Stadium Attendance: 926 Referee: Kevin Broadley

September 18 23	New Mexico United	2–1	Real Monarchs	Albuquerque, New Mexico
7:30pm MDT	Moreno 2', 48' Bruce 24' Wehan 80' Muhammad 90+6'	Report	Conteh 25' Wehan 50' Subah 58'	Stadium: Isotopes Park

September 25 24	San Antonio FC	0–1	New Mexico United	San Antonio, Texas
6:30pm MDT	Sjöberg 38'	Report	Tetteh 29' Tinari 72' Ryden 74' Wehan 84' Martinez 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
7:00pm MDT	Muhammad 18', 89' Suggs 85' Sandoval 90' Wehan 90+6'	Report	Diz 54'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 5,377 Referee: Adam Kilpatrick

October 3 26	Louisville City FC	3–1	New Mexico United	Louisville, Kentucky
1:00pm MDT	DelPiccolo 8', 14' McLaughlin 75' McCabe 77' Ownby 84'	Report	Tetteh 24' Moreno 45+2', 54' Suggs 74' Azira 88'	Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 10,349 Referee: Mark Allatin

October 6 27	New Mexico United	2–2	Hartford Athletic	Albuquerque, New Mexico
7:00pm MDT	Rivas 26' Wehan 35' Sandoval 45+3', 55' Muhammad 53'	Report	Barrera 45+5' (pen.) Obregón Jr. 48' Boudadi 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
5:00pm MDT	Ryden 19' Wehan 24' Bruce 52' Rivas 57'	Report	Amoh 5', 90+4' Pimentel 32' López 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
4:00pm MDT	Martínez 61', 67'	Report	Tinari 21' Guzmán 41' Suggs 50' Wehan 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
7:00pm MDT	Ilić 12' Tetteh 21' Suggs 31' Yearwood 33' Ryden 38' Wehan 66', 88' Guzmán 72' Tinari 78' Tambakis 82'	Report	PC 9' Fogaça 26', 32' (pen.) Gallegos 28' Varela 35', 41' Wright 47' 58' Ford 86' Deplagne 90+3' Epps 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
6:30pm MDT	López 47', 59' Edwards 58'	Report	Tetteh 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
5:00pm MDT	Wehan 17' 45+3' (pen.) Bruce 81' Muhammad 89'	Report	Mata 40' Subah 73'	Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,570 Referee: Elijio Arreguin (United States)

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

As of October 30, 2021[39]

Outfield players

#	Pos.	Name	GP	GS	Min.	Goals	Assists
3	DF	Austin Yearwood	31	28	2393	1	0	5	1
4	DF	Sam Hamilton	11	10	878	0	0	0	0
5	DF	Josh Suggs	31	24	2272	3	2	8	0
6	DF	David Najem	14	11	836	0	2	0	0
7	MF	Isidro Martinez	30	10	1217	1	3	3	0
8	MF	Juan Guzmán	25	23	1851	0	2	9	1
9	FW	Devon Sandoval	28	20	1773	5	1	6	0
10	FW	Amando Moreno	19	16	1365	5	0	8	0
11	MF	Sergio Rivas	29	26	2214	5	3	3	0
14	FW	Ilija Ilić	22	7	782	2	0	1	0
15	DF	Rashid Tetteh	21	21	1803	0	0	6	0
16	DF	Alex Touche	3	0	21	0	0	0	0
17	DF	Justin Schmidt	23	9	1051	0	1	1	0
19	MF	Saalih Muhammad[upper-alpha 1]	9	3	396	1	0	4	0
20	MF	Andrew Tinari	28	24	1824	1	7	7	1
22	DF	Kalen Ryden	29	28	2543	1	0	5	0
23	MF	Micheal Azira	28	11	1170	1	0	5	0
25	MF	Daniel Bruce	30	19	1574	3	3	4	0
33	MF	Harry Swartz	12	9	835	0	2	1	0
41	MF	Chris Wehan[upper-alpha 1]	15	14	1210	10	1	3	0
45	FW	Cristian Nava	5	0	41	0	0	0	0
99	FW	Brian Brown[upper-alpha 2]	13	7	625	2	1	1	0

Goalkeepers

#	Name	GP	GS	Min.	SV	SV%	GA	GAA	SO
1	Alex Tambakis	31	31	2790	84	69.4%	37	1.194	7	1
12	Will Palmquist	0	0	0	0	—	0	—	0	0
27	Philipp Beigl	1	1	90	2	40%	3	3.000	0	1

Player joined club after the season started
Player left club before the end of the season

Notes

All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances
Goals in all competitions

References

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[fn1-31] Did not appear in the club's 2021 roster.

[efn2-43] Player joined club after the season started

[efn1-44] Player left club before the end of the season

[25] All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances

[26] Goals in all competitions

[1] "El Paso Locomotive FC Down New Mexico United in Western Semifinal". www.eplocomotivefc.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

[2] "Standings". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

[3] @newmexicoutd (November 20, 2020). "Thanks for the memories Romeo, best of luck in your next chapter. 🖤💛#somosunidos #somosfamilia #nmunited #wearenewmexico" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.

[:02-4] @newmexicoutd (November 17, 2020). "Mahalo for everything Ryan and congratulations on your retirement! Best of luck with seminary school and in all your future endeavors. Somos Unidos por siempre 🖤💛#somosunidos #somosfamilia #family #nmunited" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.

[:12-5] @newmexicoutd (November 26, 2020). "Thank you for everything David. You've made an immeasurable impact everywhere you've gone, and we can't wait to be part of your next chapter! #SomosUnidos Watch @DaveedEstrada's full retirement announcement here: youtu.be/qC3c6Z68Qn8" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.

[:22-6] @newmexicoutd (November 28, 2020). "Merci @JAhlinvi for some truly special moments! We're wishing you all the best going forward. Somos Unidos por siempre! 🖤💛#somosfamilia #prosoccer #nmunited #uslchampionship" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.

[:0-7] @NewMexicoUTD (December 14, 2020). "It is our pleasure to announce the newest member of the Black & Yellow family. 2 time USL Cup Champion, our new forward, and number 14, Ilija Ilic!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[:1-8] @NewMexicoUTD (December 18, 2020). "He was the 2019 Hartford Athetic MVP and we couldn't be more excited to welcome him to the United family. Black & Yellow Nation, meet @HarrySwartz1 !" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[:2-9] @NewMexicoUTD (December 24, 2020). "HE'S COMING HOME! Welcome to the Black & Yellow Familia @Sergiioo_77, let's get to work!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[:3-10] "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF ISIDRO MARTINEZ, THEIR FOURTH NEW SIGNING AHEAD OF THE 2021 SEASON". New Mexico Utd. January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.

[:4-11] "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF ALBUQUERQUE NATIVE ALEX TOUCHE". New Mexico Utd. January 12, 2021. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[:5-12] "United loses goalkeeper Mizell to MLS team in New York". www.abqjournal.com. March 3, 2021. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[:6-13] USLChampionship com Staff (March 11, 2021). "New Mexico Inks Goalkeeper Alex Tambakis". USL Championship. Retrieved March 11, 2021.

[14] s.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (May 16, 2021). "Rivas Plays Hometown Hero as United Makes Memorable Return to The Lab". USL Championship. Retrieved May 16, 2021.

[15] Staff, New Mexico United (June 9, 2021). "HE'S BACK! NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE MULTI-YEAR RE-SIGNING OF 2020 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, KALEN RYDEN". New Mexico United. Retrieved June 13, 2021.

[16] Staff, New Mexico United (June 10, 2021). "AMAN-DOS! NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE MULTI-YEAR RE-SIGNING OF 2020 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, AMANDO MORENO". New Mexico United. Retrieved June 13, 2021.

[17] USLChampionship com Staff (July 3, 2021). "Matchday Report: Mares Leads El Paso Rally to Defeat New Mexico". USL Championship. Retrieved July 10, 2021.

[:7-18] Staff, New Mexico United (July 28, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF AFGHAN INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER, DAVID NAJEM". New Mexico United. Retrieved July 28, 2021.

[:8-19] Staff, New Mexico United (August 17, 2021). "BEEZ IS BACK! NEW MEXICO UNITED SIGNS MIDFIELDER CHRIS WEHAN FROM ORANGE COUNTY SC". New Mexico United. Retrieved August 18, 2021.

[20] USLSoccer com Staff (August 17, 2021). "Albuquerque City Council Moves Stadium Proposal to November Ballot". United Soccer League. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[:9-21] Staff, New Mexico United (August 18, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED SIGNS ROOKIE GOALKEEPER WILL PALMQUIST". New Mexico United. Retrieved August 18, 2021.

[22] USLChampionship com Staff (September 6, 2021). "USL Statement on Incident During New Mexico United vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC". USL Championship. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[23] Staff, New Mexico United (November 5, 2021). "Thank You Coach Troy". New Mexico United. Retrieved November 6, 2021.

[24] "2021 Roster". New Mexico Utd. 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.

[27] USLChampionship com Staff (November 6, 2020). "Orange County Announces Signing of Chris Wehan". USL Championship. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

[28] USLChampionship com Staff (November 24, 2020). "Saalih Muhammad Returns to His Roots in Oakland". USL Championship. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

[:102-29] Roots SC (February 1, 2021). "Roots Sign Goalkeeper Ben Beaury".

[30] Staff (February 11, 2021). "Loudoun United FC Announce Multiple Signings Ahead of the 2021 USL Championship Season". Loudoun United FC. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[:10-32] Staff, New Mexico United (August 27, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES PAIR OF LOAN AGREEMENTS, BRINGING SAALIH MUHAMMAD TO NEW MEXICO, SENDING BRIAN BROWN TO OAKLAND". New Mexico United. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[33] "New Mexico Adds Veteran Midfielder Micheal Azira". www.uslchampionship.com. February 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[34] Staff, New Mexico United (February 8, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF GOALSCORING JAMAICAN INTERNATIONAL BRIAN BROWN". New Mexico United. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[35] New Mexico United [@NewMexicoUTD] (March 1, 2021). "Happy Monday United Fam! Preseason has officially begun!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[36] "USL Championship Announces 2021 Season Format". www.uslchampionship.com. January 21, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[37] "USL Championship Unveils 2021 League Alignment". www.uslchampionship.com. March 2, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[38] "New Mexico United". newmexicounited.com.

[39] "League Standings". uslsoccer.com.

[40] "Open Cup Committee Approves Schedule, Format and Contingency Plan for 2021 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved March 4, 2021.

[41] USLSoccer com Staff (March 29, 2021). "United Soccer League Announces Participating Teams for 2021 U.S. Open Cup". USL Championship. Retrieved April 6, 2021.

[42] "New Mexico United Player Stats". www.uslchampionship.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.