Club overview: New Mexico United was founded on June 6, 2018, and quickly established a home in Albuquerque at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. The venue seats roughly 13,500 fans and has hosted some of the club’s most electric nights, including a record attendance era during their inaugural 2019 season. NM United’s supporters have built a vibrant matchday culture that blends competitive play with a strong community focus.
Early milestones: In their debut season, NM United posted a record attendance with an opening match crowd nearing 13,000 and a peak of over 15,000 on May 5, 2019. Their U.S. Open Cup run that year saw upsets against MLS clubs Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas before a quarterfinal exit to Minnesota United.
Recent performance: The club continued to rise, finishing atop the Western Conference in 2024. In 2025, NM United continued strong form, finishing 3rd in the Western Conference and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. The 2025 schedule features 30 regular-season matches, including 22 Western Conference games and 8 inter-conference fixtures, with the home opener scheduled for March 22, 2025 against El Paso Locomotive FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. The full 2025 schedule was released on December 19, 2024.
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