Chris and Alicia sit down to talk about New Mexico United’s near game-winner in El Paso and preparing for Austin Bold FC.
Since Alicia wasn’t able to make it out to El Paso last weekend for the Derby Del Camino Real, Chris fills her in on all his post-game adventures including his near game-winner chicken dinner (consolation for the draw) and almost getting stuck in Chucotown. We hear takes from El Paso Head Coach Mark Lowry, New Mexico Head Coach Troy Lesesne and players: Kalen Ryden, Harry Swartz, and Devon Sandoval on the goal scoring sequence.
Lastly, Chris and Alicia talk about the match against Austin Bold FC. It’s the first home game at The Lab in 574 days. Chris plays the audio from this week’s presser and Alicia reacts to what she heard. The two of them talk about what it’s going to take for United to pull out a winner in front of the fans.
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New Mexico United coach Troy Lesesne, shown directing his team during last week’s draw at El Paso, is caught up in the excitement of getting a home match Saturday vs. Austin. (United Soccer League photo)
A fair amount has happened in the days since New Mexico United’s last home match.
A global pandemic, new United States president, helicopter flights on Mars – just to hit a few of the headlines.
The span between home appearances finally ends Saturday at 574 days. After 20 consecutive matches outside its home state, United hosts Austin Bold FC in what promises to be an emotional homecoming at Isotopes Park.
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Midseason form it was not.
New Mexico United came away from Saturday night’s season opener at Rio Grande Valley FC without any goals or points after a 1-0 loss to the host Toros in Edinburg, Texas.
Elvis Amoh’s goal in the 65th minute, which deflected off the foot of United defender Kalen Ryden and bounded over the head of goalkeeper Alex Tambakis, was the difference for RGVFC, which was the aggressor for most of the second half.
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New Mexico finished with an edge in possession (54%), but its patient offense was unable to generate many quality scoring chances. The Toros outshot NMU 12-10 and put four shots on frame to just two for the visitors.