New Mexico United secured a 4-2 victory over San Antonio FC with two stoppage-time goals after the visitors were reduced to 10 men. The match remained tied until the final minutes when Fernando and Vargas scored decisive goals.
According to ESPN Sport 101.7 Albuquerque, with an attendance of 9,801, the match on June 22, 2025, was considered a significant test for both teams in the USL Championship. Both clubs had experienced inconsistent performances leading up to the game, making this encounter a potential indicator of their standings in the league. The match concluded dramatically as United secured victory with two goals in stoppage time after San Antonio was reduced to 10 men following a red card to Andres Paredes in the 88th minute.
The game saw a total of six goals, with New Mexico United scoring four and San Antonio FC two. Jaylin Lindsey opened the scoring for United in the 10th minute, followed by goals from Mukwelle Akale in the 59th minute, Fernando in the 90+1st minute, and Marlon Vargas in the 90+3rd minute. San Antonio's goals came from a penalty by Mitchell Taintor in the 54th minute and a strike by Rece Buckmaster in the 76th minute.
This victory marked New Mexico United's eighth win of the season, bringing their record to 8-4-1. The team has demonstrated strong offensive performance, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Following this loss, San Antonio FC held a record of 6-5-3, indicating a competitive but challenging season thus far.
New Mexico United is a professional soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded on June 6, 2018, they compete in the USL Championship, which is recognized as the second division of American soccer. They play their home games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Editor's note: The original article appears on https://www.1017theteam.com/, written by Seth Biddulph.
