2020 New Mexico United season
The 2020 New Mexico United season was the second season for New Mexico United in the USL Championship (USL-C), the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.[1] This article covers the period from November 18, 2019, the day after the 2019 USL-C Playoff Final, to the conclusion of the 2020 USL-C Playoff Final, scheduled for November 12–16, 2020.[2]
| 2020 season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Troy Lesesne |
| Stadium | Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| USL | Conference: 6th Group C: 2nd |
| USL Cup Playoffs | Conf. Semifinals |
| 2020 U.S. Open Cup | Cancelled |
| Four Corners Cup | Cancelled |
| Biggest win | OKC 0–3 NM (August 1) |
| Biggest defeat | PHX 5–2 NM (August 8) |
On March 12 the season was suspended for a minimum of 30 days due to concerns for player and fans health during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
On June 4, the league announced a return to play on July 11, 2020[4] and on July 2 the club announced its updated schedule.[5]
Season in Review
Off-season and Pre-season
The club completed its inaugural season by leading the league in attendance while qualifying for the last playoff spot in the western conference, although they fell in the play-in round to the Sacramento Republic. Their run to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open Cup saw them eliminate two established USL-C clubs and two MLS clubs before falling to eventual runners-up Minnesota United.[6] One week after their elimination from the playoffs in October, the club announced that they would be retaining a majority (thirteen) of the players from the inaugural season roster. Fullback Ethen Sampson and midfielders Ken Akamatsu, Tommy Madden, and Toni Soler left the club at the expiration of their contracts after the 2019 season.[7] In November, the club announced that they had signed new contracts with two additional inaugural season players, midfielder Daniel Bruce[8] and defender Manny Padilla.[9] Santi Moar departed the club in December, moving to Four Corners Cup opponent Phoenix Rising FC.[10]
The club announced their first signing of the off-season, Amando Moreno, on December 5, followed by 2019 USL Cup winner Kalen Ryden on December 17.[11][12] January saw three additions to the squad in goalkeeper Philipp Beigl, forward Sammy Sergi, and defender David Najem.[13] On January 29, New Mexico United drew USL League One opponent Greenville Triumph SC in the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup, to be played April 7.[14] The club announced the signing of midfielder Andrew Tinari on February 7, the day before a scheduled preseason friendly against Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[15] However, inclement weather in Colorado Springs precluded the team from travelling to Albuquerque, and the match was canceled, replaced by a 60-minute intrasquad scrimmage.[16] On February 12, 2019 top scorer Kevaughn Frater completed a move to Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC on a short-term contract.[17] The next day, French midfielder Joris Ahlinvi became the final preseason addition to the squad, after not signing with FC Cincinnati as 53rd overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.[18]
The club played preseason exhibitions against USL Championship opponents El Paso Locomotive, OKC Energy FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and USL League One Phoenix affiliate FC Tucson, all behind closed doors.[19]
Also during February, New Mexico state legislators approved a $4.1 million capital outlay to fund feasibility and design studies for a potential soccer-specific stadium in the city of Albuquerque.[20]
March
New Mexico United began the 2020 competitive season away at fellow 2019 expansion team Austin Bold FC. New signings Najem, Ryden, Parkes, and Sergi all debuted in the eventual 1–0 loss.[21] Before the next scheduled match against FC Tulsa, on March 12 the season was suspended for 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[22] The next day, the U.S. Open Cup announced a temporary suspension of the competition.[23] The club's Second Round entrance against Greenville Triumph was therefore postponed indefinitely. On March 18, the suspension was extended until May 10 to comply with CDC recommendations.[24] As a result, games scheduled against FC Tulsa away on March 14, El Paso Locomotive FC at home on March 21, and Las Vegas Lights FC at home on March 25 were postponed.[25]
April
All matches in April were postponed due to the suspension of play. Games scheduled against Colorado Springs Switchbacks away on April 4, LA Galaxy II at home on April 11, Sacramento Republic away on April 18, and Real Monarchs at home on April 25 were postponed.[25] On April 30, the USL again extended the suspension, this time without setting a firm return date.[26]
May
All matches in May were postponed due to the suspension of play. Games scheduled against San Antonio FC away on May 9, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros away on May 16, Orange County SC at home on May 23, Portland Timbers 2 away on May 27, and away at Las Vegas Lights FC on May 30 were postponed.[25]
June
The first three matches in June were postponed due to the suspension of play, including games scheduled against OKC Energy at home on June 10, Phoenix Rising at home on June 13, and Reno 1868 away on June 20.[25] On June 24, the USL released a revised competition format to play an abbreviated season, aiming to return in July. Teams would be drawn into eight regional groups of four or five teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the 2020 USL playoffs.[27] The following day, the club was placed into Group C with Colorado Springs Switchbacks, El Paso Locomotive, and Real Monarchs.[28]
July
On July 2, the revised schedule was finalized to include inter-group matches against OKC Energy, Phoenix Rising, and Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[29] Before the season restarted, on July 9 New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the club would not play games or practice in New Mexico, as part of a wider moratorium on contact sports ordered in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[30] On July 11, New Mexico United resumed play at Colorado Springs Switchbacks in their second competitive match of 2020. Chris Wehan and Saalih Muhammad scored to earn a 2–1 win, the latter of which would win the league's online fan poll goal of the week award.[31] Wehan and Devon Sandoval scored in a 2–2 away draw at El Paso Locomotive on July 15, both scoring again in a 2–1 win in a repeat fixture ten days later. Sandoval won the club's second goal of the week in three for United's second in the latter match on July 24, which would end up being the winner.[32] Cody Mizell won the fan-selected save of the week award in the same game, saving from a headed corner kick.[33]
Two players left the club in July, one temporarily and one permanently. Goalkeeper Ben Beaury left on a season-long loan to Reno 1868 on July 6, leaving Philipp Beigl as second-choice behind Cody Mizell.[33] On July 25, the club released defender Manny Padilla following an investigation into a sexual misconduct case during Padilla's collegiate soccer career.[34][35]
August
The club began August with a 3–0 away win over inter-group opponents OKC Energy. Wehan scored in his fourth consecutive game since the resumption of play, along with Amando Moreno and Joris Ahlinvi, the first two new signings to score for the club.[36] On August 8, the club played their second consecutive inter-group match away against Phoenix Rising. Romeo Parkes scored the opening goal in an eventual 5–2 loss, which included a Junior Flemmings hat-trick.[37]
Club
Current roster
- As of July 25, 2020[38]
- All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances
- Goals in all competitions
Transfers
Transfers Out
| Pos. | No. | Player | To club | Exit date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | 20 |  Josh Goss |
Free agent | Preseason | [40] |
| MF | 26 |  Ken Akamatsu |
Free agent | December 1, 2019 | [41] |
| MF | 23 | Tommy Madden |
Free agent | December 1, 2019 | [41] |
| MF | 6 |  Toni Soler |
Free agent | December 1, 2019 | [41] |
| DF | 2 |  Ethen Sampson |
Free agent | December 1, 2019 | [41] |
| FW | 11 | Santi Moar |
Phoenix Rising FC |
December 3, 2019 | [10] |
| FW | 10 |  Kevaughn Frater |  Bengaluru FC |
February 12, 2020 | [42] |
| DF | 24 | Manny Padilla |
Released from contract | July 25, 2020 | [43] |
Loans Out
| Pos. | No. | Player | To club | Start Date | End Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 12 | Ben Beaury |
Reno 1868 FC |
July 6, 2020 | End of season | [44] |
Transfers In
| Pos. | No. | Player | From club | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 10 | Amando Moreno |
Chicago Fire FC |
December 5, 2019 | [11] |
| DF | 22 | Kalen Ryden |
Real Monarchs |
December 19, 2019 | [12] |
| GK | 18 |  Philipp Beigl |
Free agent | January 16, 2020 | [13] |
| FW | 23 | Sammy Sergi |
Xavier Musketeers | ||
| DF | 6 |  David Najem |
Tampa Bay Rowdies |
January 31, 2020 | [45] |
| MF | 20 | Andrew Tinari |
February 7, 2020 | [15] | |
| MF | 26 |  Joris Ahlinvi |
Free agent | February 13, 2020 | [46] |
Loans In
| Pos. | No. | Player | From club | Start Date | End Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | 27 | Romeo Parkes |
 Sligo Rovers |
January 3, 2020 | End of season | [47][48] |
Competitions
Exhibition
| February 8 Preseason | New Mexico United | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 12:00 pm | Report | Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex | ||
| Note: Match canceled. Colorado Springs was unable to travel due to weather. | ||||
| February 8 Preseason | Team Somos | 0–0 (4–2 p) | Team Unidos | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 12:00 pm | Report | Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex Attendance: 2,147 | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| Note: Intrasquad scrimmage to replace canceled match vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Played in two 30-minute halves. | ||||
| February 15 Preseason | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–4 | New Mexico United | El Paso, Texas |
Zola  2nd half' |
Report | Parkes 5' Makinde 35' (o.g.)Sergi 2nd half'Sergi 80' |
Stadium: Westside Training Fields Attendance: Closed-door |
| February 23 Preseason | OKC Energy | 1–2 | New Mexico United | Tucson, Arizona |
| Chavez 40' |
Report | Moreno 35' Sergi 75' |
Stadium: Kino Sports Complex |
| February 26 Preseason | Phoenix Rising FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Tucson, Arizona |
| Report | Wehan 37' |
Stadium: Kino North Stadium Attendance: Closed to the public |
| February 28 Preseason | FC Tucson | 2-0 | New Mexico United | Tucson, Arizona |
| trialist 70' Adams 80' |
Stadium: Kino North Stadium Attendance: Closed to the public |
USL Championship
Standings — Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 14 | +10 | 32 | 2.00 | Advance to USL Championship Playoffs |
| 2 | New Mexico United | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 27 | 1.80 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 28 | −9 | 13 | 0.81 | |
| 4 | Real Monarchs | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 11 | 0.69 |
Position by round
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Match results
On January 9, 2020, the USL announced the 2020 season schedule.[49]
| March 7 1 | Austin Bold FC | 1–0 | New Mexico United | Austin, TX |
| 6:30 PM MDT | Twumasi  37' Lima 52' (pen.) Troncoso 77' Báez 85' |
Report | Najem 77' |
Stadium: Bold Stadium Attendance: 2,496 Referee: Malik Badawi |
In the preparations for the resumption of league play following the shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the remainder of United's schedule was announced on July 2.[50]
| July 11 2 Four Corners Cup | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 1–2 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 6:00 PM MDT | Daniels 45+2' |
Report | Muhammad 25' Wehan 56', 87' |
Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laura Rodriguez |
| July 15 3 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 2–2 | New Mexico United | El Paso, TX |
| 8:00 PM MDT | Rebellón 37' Salgado 40', 43' Fox 45+5' Jérôme 84' Mares 90+6' |
Report | Wehan 11' Tinari 49' Parkes 53' Sandoval 76' (pen.) |
Stadium: Southwest University Park Referee: Chris Ruska |
| July 24 4 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–2 | New Mexico United | El Paso, TX |
| 7:30 PM MDT | Beckie 69' Gómez 86' (pen.), 87' N'Toko 90+6' |
Report | Wehan 35' Sandoval 45+4' Guzmán 76' Mizell 87' |
Stadium: Southwest University Park Referee: Matthew Thompson |
| August 1 5 | OKC Energy FC | 0–3 | New Mexico United | Oklahoma City, OK |
| 6:00 PM MDT | Ibeagha 86' Chavez 87' |
Report | Moreno 31' Wehan 45+3' Mizell 82' Ahlinvi 90+4' |
Stadium: Taft Stadium Attendance: 1,582 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| August 8 6 Four Corners Cup | Phoenix Rising FC | 5–2 | New Mexico United | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 7:30 PM MST | Flemmings 17', 73', 86' Dadashov 22' Cochran 52' Lambert 57' Calistri 80' |
Report | Parkes 5' Guzmán 45+1' Tinari 59' Moreno 89' |
Stadium: Casino Arizona Field Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
| August 15 7 Four Corners Cup | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 3:00 PM MDT | Rubio 63' Ferreira 90+4' |
Report | Tinari 30' Wehan 45' Najem 66' Ryden 90+1' |
Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Malik Badawi |
| August 19 8 Four Corners Cup | Real Monarchs | 0–2 | New Mexico United | Sandy, UT |
| 8:00 PM MDT | Powder 45+3' |
Report | Ryden 38' Muhammad 42' Williams 42' Moreno 68' |
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: 465 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
| August 22 9 Four Corners Cup | Real Monarchs | 1–2 | New Mexico United | Sandy, UT |
| 8:00 PM MDT | Sierakowski 53' |
Report | Moreno 5', 45' Tetteh 29' Wehan 48' Guzmán 55' Ryden 87' |
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: 570 Referee: Lukasz Szpala |
| August 29 10 Four Corners Cup | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 1–1 | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 5:00 PM MDT | Lewis 54' Daniels 59' |
Report | Tinari 37' Moreno 54' (pen.) Williams 65'  75' Mizell 90+3' |
Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Farhad Dadkho |
| September 5 11 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 3–2 | New Mexico United | El Paso, TX |
| 7:30 PM MDT | King 25', 40' Yearwood 60' (o.g.) Fox 82' Mares 88' Beckie 90' |
Report | Estrada 13', 44' Sandoval 41', 52' Muhammad 70' Wehan 89' |
Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 1,519 Referee: Malik Badawi |
| September 12 12 Four Corners Cup | Real Monarchs | 0–2 | New Mexico United | Herriman, Utah |
| 12:00 PM MDT | Giménez 23' Vázquez 54' Moberg 66' |
Report | Tinari 30' Moreno 40', 65' Guzmán 90+2' |
Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
| September 19 13 Four Corners Cup | New Mexico United | 1–2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, NM |
| 3:30 PM MDT | Sandoval 28' Moreno 64' |
Report | Volesky 45+1' (pen.), 45+2' Ferreira 48' Daniels 88' |
Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex Referee: Elton Garcia |
| September 23 14 | New Mexico United | P–P | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Albuquerque, NM |
| TBA PM MDT | Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex | |||
| Note: Match postponed due to a positive covid-19 test in the RGVFC organization.[51] | ||||
| September 26 15 | New Mexico United | 0–0 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Albuquerque, NM |
| 7:30 PM MDT | Borelli 28' Rebellón 41' Ryan 52' Carrijó 68' |
Report | Moreno 36' Tetteh 88' |
Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex Attendance: 1,669 Referee: Ricardo Fierro |
| September 30 16 Four Corners Cup | Real Monarchs | 0–1 | New Mexico United | Herriman, Utah |
| 7:30 PM MDT | Flores 17' Moberg 23' Ávila 29' Jasso 62' |
Report | Bruce 27' Muhammad 38' Ryden 46' Ahlinvi 57' |
Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium Attendance: 396 Referee: Chris Ruska |
USL Cup Playoffs
| October 10 Conf. Quarterfinals | San Antonio FC | 0–1 | New Mexico United | San Antonio, Texas |
| 7:00 PM MDT | Taintor 51' PC 104' Bailone 105+1' Parano 115' |
Report | Moreno 48' Wehan 101', 105+2' Mizell 103' Suggs 104' Tinari 105+3' Guzmán 107' |
Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 2,175 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| October 17 Conf. Semifinals | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | New Mexico United | El Paso, Texas |
| 7:30 PM MDT | Mares 30' Borelli 50' Gómez 52' Diaz 112' |
Report | Hamilton 38' Moreno 53' Parkes 90+5' |
Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 1,659 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| Penalties | ||||
Borelli  Ross Ryan Robinson Zola |
Sandoval Wehan Ryden  Parkes |
|||
Four Corners Cup
On June 24, the league announced the structure of its Return To Play format, separating the league into eight separate groups for regional competitions.[52] Unfortunately, Phoenix was combined with the southern California clubs into Group B, while the other three cup competitors were combined with El Paso into Group C, making a full cup competition impossible for the year.[53] Matches between Four Corners clubs are identified but no cup will be awarded in 2020.
Statistics
As of October 18, 2020[54]
Outfield players
| # | Pos. | Name | GP | GS | Min. | Goals | Assists | |
 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | DF | Austin Yearwood |
15 | 15 | 1409 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | Sam Hamilton |
14 | 10 | 1032 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | Josh Suggs |
14 | 12 | 1171 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | David Najem |
13 | 7 | 719 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | Ryan Williams |
14 | 2 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | MF |  Juan Pablo Guzmán |
15 | 14 | 1123 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | Devon Sandoval |
14 | 12 | 1113 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | Amando Moreno |
17 | 15 | 1236 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | Chris Wehan |
15 | 15 | 1319 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | DF |  Rashid Tetteh |
10 | 5 | 415 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | MF | Saalih Muhammad |
14 | 9 | 825 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | DF | Justin Schmidt |
1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW |  David Estrada |
15 | 3 | 501 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | MF | Andrew Tinari |
16 | 14 | 1194 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | Kalen Ryden |
17 | 17 | 1530 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | FW | Samson Sergi |
6 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | MF |  Daniel Bruce |
15 | 7 | 655 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | Joris Ahlinvi |
6 | 2 | 186 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | FW | Romeo Parkes |
16 | 8 | 720 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| — | MF | Manny Padilla[note 1] |
2 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Player left the club before the conclusion of the 2020 season.
Goalkeepers
| # | Name | GP | GS | Min. | SV | GA | GAA | SO | |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Mizell |
17 | 17 | 1530 | 32 | 18 | 1.059 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | Philipp Beigl |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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