2021 New Mexico United season
The 2021 New Mexico United season will be the third season for New Mexico United in the USL Championship, the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States. This article covers the period from November 1, 2020, the day after the cancellation of the 2020 USL playoff final, to the conclusion of the 2021 USL playoff final. The USL Championship 2021 season has yet to be scheduled.[1]
| 2021 season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Troy Lesesne |
| Stadium | Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| USL | TBD |
| USL Cup Playoffs | TBD |
| 2021 U.S. Open Cup | TBD |
| Four Corners Cup | TBD |
Season in Review
Off-season and Pre-season
The club concluded the 2020 season with a loss to El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference semifinal.[2] They ended the regular season in 2nd place in Group C.[3]
Six players departed in November after the conclusion of play. Romeo Parkes returned to Sligo Rovers at the end of his loan.[4] Chris Wehan and Saalih Muhammed transferred to Orange County SC and Oakland Roots SC, respectively.[5][6] Ryan Williams and David Estrada announced their retirements from professional football,[5][6] and Joris Ahlinvi was released at the end of his contract.[7]
Club roster
As of February 8, 2021
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Season signed | Previous club | Apps. [note 1] | Goals [note 2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Cody Mizell |  |
GK | September 30, 1991 | 2019 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
56 | 0 |
| 18 | Philipp Beigl |  |
GK | September 27, 1992 | 2020 | TSV Landsberg |
0 | 0 |
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 3 | Austin Yearwood | |
LB | August 12, 1994 | 2019 | Richmond Kickers |
37 | 0 |
| 5 | Josh Suggs | |
LB/CB | April 24, 1989 | 2019 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks |
44 | 1 |
| 6 | David Najem |  |
RB/RM/LB | May 26, 1992 | 2020 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
13 | 0 |
| 15 | Rashid Tetteh |  |
CB | July 14, 1995 | 2019 | High Point Panthers |
43 | 0 |
| 17 | Justin Schmidt | |
LB/CB | November 2, 1993 | 2019 | Sacramento Republic |
38 | 2 |
| 22 | Kalen Ryden | |
CB/LB | January 29, 1991 | 2020 | Real Monarchs |
17 | 1 |
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 4 | Sam Hamilton | |
DM/CB | July 26, 1995 | 2019 | Colorado Rapids |
39 | 2 |
| 8 | Juan Pablo Guzmán |  |
DM/CM | August 31, 1988 | 2019 | Oklahoma City Energy |
49 | 0 |
| 10 | Amando Moreno | |
LW/RW/AM | September 10, 1995 | 2020 | Chicago Fire |
17 | 6 |
| 20 | Andrew Tinari | |
CM/AM | September 12, 1995 | 2020 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
16 | 1 |
| 25 | Daniel Bruce |  |
RW/RM | May 13, 1996 | 2019 | UNC Charlotte 49ers |
37 | 2 |
| 23 | Micheal Azira |  |
M/DM | August 22, 1987 | 2021 | Chicago Fire FC |
10 | 0 |
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 9 | Devon Sandoval | |
CF | June 16, 1991 | 2019 | Atlanta United 2 |
52 | 20 |
| 23 | Sammy Sergi | |
CF | July 2, 1996 | 2020 | Xavier Musketeers |
6 | 0 |
| 99 | Brian Brown |  |
CF | December 24, 1992 | 2021 |  Partizani Tirana |
29 | 2 |
- All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances
- Goals in all competitions
| Pos. | No. | Player | To club | Exit date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | 14 | Chris Wehan |
Orange County SC |
November 6, 2020 | [8] |
| MF | 7 | Ryan Williams |
Retired | November 17, 2020 | [5] |
| MF | 16 | Saalih Muhammad |
Oakland Roots SC |
November 24, 2020 | [9] |
| FW | 19 |  / David Estrada |
Retired | November 26, 2020 | [6] |
| MF | 26 |  Joris Ahlinvi |
Free agent | November 28, 2020 | [7] |
| GK | 12 | Ben Beaury |
Free agent | February 01, 2021 | [10] |
Competitions
USL Championship
U.S. Open Cup
References
- USLChampionship com Staff (October 31, 2020). "USL Championship Final Cancelled, Season Concludes with Tampa Bay, Phoenix as Conference Title-Winners". USL Championship. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- "El Paso Locomotive FC Down New Mexico United in Western Semifinal". www.eplocomotivefc.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- "Standings". uslchampionship.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- @newmexicoutd (November 20, 2020). "Thanks for the memories Romeo, best of luck in your next chapter. 🖤💛#somosunidos #somosfamilia #nmunited #wearenewmexico" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- @newmexicoutd (November 17, 2020). "Mahalo for everything Ryan and congratulations on your retirement! Best of luck with seminary school and in all your future endeavors. Somos Unidos por siempre 🖤💛#somosunidos #somosfamilia #family #nmunited" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- @newmexicoutd (November 26, 2020). "Thank you for everything David. You've made an immeasurable impact everywhere you've gone, and we can't wait to be part of your next chapter! #SomosUnidos Watch @DaveedEstrada's full retirement announcement here: youtu.be/qC3c6Z68Qn8" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- @newmexicoutd (November 28, 2020). "Merci @JAhlinvi for some truly special moments! We're wishing you all the best going forward. Somos Unidos por siempre! 🖤💛#somosfamilia #prosoccer #nmunited #uslchampionship" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- USLChampionship com Staff (November 6, 2020). "Orange County Announces Signing of Chris Wehan". USL Championship. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- USLChampionship com Staff (November 24, 2020). "Saalih Muhammad Returns to His Roots in Oakland". USL Championship. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- Roots SC (February 1, 2021). "Roots Sign Goalkeeper Ben Beaury".
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