New Mexico United vs Phoenix Rising FCUSL Championship

Match report

New Mexico United beat Phoenix Rising FC 2–1 in the USL Championship at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA on October 4, 2026. The goals came from Greg Hurst (5'), Kevin Arase (72'), Cullen Wilkerson (81'). New Mexico United went ahead through Greg Hurst in the 5th minute. At half time New Mexico United led 1–0. New Mexico United won by a single goal. New Mexico United had 46.1% of the ball and 11 shots (6 on target), against 24 (5 on target) for Phoenix Rising FC. In the USL Championship table, New Mexico United sit 2nd and Phoenix Rising FC 11th. Recent form: New Mexico United drew three and lost two of their last five; Phoenix Rising FC won two, drew one and lost two of their last five. Pacy's record holds 12 earlier meetings: New Mexico United won 6, Phoenix Rising FC won 5 and 1 was a draw. Before kick-off, Pacy's model made New Mexico United favourites at 51.8%, and they won. Its most likely score, 2-1, was exactly right.

Timeline

1. 5'Goal — Greg Hurst (New Mexico United)
2. 22'Yellow Card — Daniel Flores (Phoenix Rising FC)
3. 35'Yellow Card — Ousman Jabang (New Mexico United)
4. 43'Yellow Card — Kevin Arase (Phoenix Rising FC)
5. 45'Substitution — Tate Schmitt (Phoenix Rising FC)
6. 60'Substitution — Zico Bailey (New Mexico United)
7. 60'Substitution — Justin Rennicks (New Mexico United)
8. 64'Substitution — Hope Avayevu (Phoenix Rising FC)
9. 64'Substitution — Conrad Ambursley (Phoenix Rising FC)
10. 65'Yellow Card — Charlie Dennis (New Mexico United)
11. 72'Goal — Kevin Arase (Phoenix Rising FC)
12. 72'Substitution — Jake LaCava (New Mexico United)
13. 72'Substitution — Cristian Nava (New Mexico United)
14. 76'Substitution — Collin Smith (Phoenix Rising FC)
15. 80'Yellow Card — Jean Eric Moursou (Phoenix Rising FC)
16. 81'Goal — Cullen Wilkerson (New Mexico United)
17. 83'Substitution — Luke Biasi (Phoenix Rising FC)
18. 84'Substitution — Luther Archimede (New Mexico United)
19. 90'Yellow Card — Diego Gómez (Phoenix Rising FC)
20. 90'+3'Yellow Card — Chris Gloster (New Mexico United)
21. 90'+5'Yellow Card — Kristopher Shakes (New Mexico United)

Match statistics

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