New Mexico United is set to face San Antonio FC on the road this Saturday night in a crucial Western Conference match. Currently, New Mexico United stands seventh in the USL Championship Western Conference standings. They are coming off a strong performance against Louisville as they aim for playoff positioning. This will be their second encounter with San Antonio this season, having won 4-2 at The Lab back in June.
Goalkeeper Kris Shakes has been pivotal for New Mexico United, showing excellent shot-stopping abilities and leadership on the field. He recently secured a clean sheet against one of the top teams in the league. Defender Will Seymore also plays a vital role with his composure and experience, contributing significantly to both defense and ball transition.
Alex Tambakis, another goalkeeper for New Mexico United, is close to making history in the USL Championship. With 51 career shutouts, he needs just one more to tie Evan Newton's all-time record of 52 regular-season clean sheets. Midfielder Sergio Rivas is nearing a personal milestone as well, approaching 10,000 regular season minutes played.
San Antonio FC comes into the match ranked near the top of the Western Conference, known for their disciplined defense and counter-attacking style. Their balanced squad has made them a consistent playoff contender, and this clash promises to be another test of United’s postseason push.
After facing San Antonio, New Mexico United will return home to host Detroit City FC on September 10 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
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