New Mexico United defender Zico Bailey has been selected to join the Philippine Men’s National Football Team for the third round of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Bailey will be part of the squad as they prepare to compete against Timor-Leste in an important international match.
At 25 years old, Bailey has played a significant role for New Mexico United during the 2025 season. He has appeared in 21 matches and accumulated 1,731 minutes on the field. His contributions include scoring two goals and providing one assist. Defensively, he has made 25 tackles, 10 interceptions, 57 recoveries, and won 66 duels.
Bailey’s inclusion is expected to strengthen the Philippine team, known as the Azkals, as they aim to progress further in the qualification process. The team will first travel to Australia for a match on Thursday, October 9, before returning home for their final group stage game on Tuesday, October 14.
Bailey’s selection underscores his development this season and highlights how New Mexico United players are gaining recognition at the international level. Supporters of New Mexico United are likely to follow his performance closely as he represents the Philippines in these key matches.
