New Mexico United secured a 2-1 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC with a late goal from Carlos Moguel Jr.
According to ESPN Radio 101.7 "The Team," New Mexico United earned this crucial away win on September 24, 2025. Despite conceding an early goal set up by former United player Marco Micaletto for Yosuke Hanya, the visitors rallied in the second half. Dayonn Harris scored the equalizer in the 64th minute following a counterattack initiated by Will Seymore. The decisive strike came in the 83rd minute when Carlos Moguel Jr. delivered a shot into the top netting.
Kris Shakes was instrumental for United, making significant saves throughout the match. He denied Yosuke Hanya from the penalty spot in the 57th minute, diving to his right to maintain a one-goal deficit. Alongside that stop, he made two additional key saves that kept United competitive, earning him Player of the Match honors.
Controversial officiating influenced much of the first half. In the 24th minute, Jaylin Lindsey's potential equalizer was disallowed after it was ruled that the ball struck his arm. Later, in the 53rd minute, Zico Bailey appeared to be fouled in the box; however, instead of awarding a penalty, the referee signaled for a goal kick. These decisions frustrated United but did not prevent them from securing three points.
The victory propelled New Mexico United into third place in the Western Conference with only five regular-season games remaining. They have now accumulated ten points from their last five matches, indicating strong form ahead of the playoffs. Next, they will host Lexington SC at The Lab on Sunday, September 28, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. Coverage will be broadcast on ESPN Radio 101.7 FM The TEAM and its digital platforms.
Editor's note: The original article appears on https://www.1017theteam.com/, written by Seth Biddulph.
