New Mexico
Preview | LAFC vs. New Mexico United – 2024 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals | Los Angeles Football Club
New Mexico United (11W-4L-1D) currently holds first place in the USLC Western Conference with 34 points from 16 matches played.
The club enters Wednesday’s contest having won four out of its last five games (4W-1L-0D) and is on a three-game winning streak, during which it has outscored opponents 6-2.
New Mexico United’s best run in U.S. Open Cup history came in its inaugural season when it defeated two MLS clubs (Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas) to reach the Quarterfinals, where it was defeated 6-1 by Minnesota United FC. This year NM United has defeated amateurs Lubbock Matadors SC (NPSL), Real Salt Lake (MLS – Div. I), and New York City FC II (MLS NEXT Pro – Div. III) en route to its matchup against LAFC.
Coached by Eric Quill, New Mexico United is on pace for its best season in club history and is aiming for its third straight playoff appearance in the USLC.
The New Mexico attack is led by striker Greg Hurst, who leads the team with seven goals in 16 appearances this season.