Southwestern Rivals add another chapter to historic belt
It’s that time of year again! After a historic season that saw New Mexico United claim the regular season Western Conference one seed for the second time in three years it is now winner takes all. Here’s everything you need to know!
Stripe it out
United fans you have the chance to add to the in game element in another way this year! For the first time in team history a stripe out is being tried out in the bowl of RGCU Field at Isotopes Park. Click here to see what color your section is!
Shake Shack
Kris Shakes finished the 2026 Regular Season with the most saves with 117 total this season. Shake’s 117 saves is the most in team history and finished tied for eighth in the league with eight clean sheets. Shakes also accumulated a save percentage of 78.5% which is the most in team history as well. Now it’s time for playoff ball and Shakes last year helped United advance to the Western Conference Finals after only starting half of the season. With a full season under his belt he is looking to help United bring home its first cup in team history.
Gold Rush
Last week we told you about how El Paso’s Rubio Rubín was tied for the golden boot race. However with United’s 1-0 win last Saturday that title went to Phoenix Rising’s Ihsan Sacko who bagged the golden boot winning goal early on in their match last week. Sacko’s 17 goals are going to be a threat for United’s backline as he has scored against the Black and Yellow this season.
Where to Watch
In Person: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
TV: CBS Sports Network & Estrella TV
Streaming: CBS Sports Network
Radio: 101.7 The Team
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