New Mexico United signs two local players to Academy roster Share Updated: 3:45 PM MDT Aug 4, 2021
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Your Email Address Share Updated: 3:45 PM MDT Aug 4, 2021 New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation have announced the signings of Yoely Tafoya and Miles Merritt to its Academy roster.Tafoya is a midfielder from Sandia High School and was the top goal-scorer for the Matadors as a freshman. The 18-year-old has played club soccer with Rio Rapids and Zia Youth Soccer League.“Yoely has shown a dedication to learning and developing his game,” said New Mexico United Academy head coach, Paul Leese. “He possesses great close control which allows him to be dangerous in attacking areas, and he can also create opportunities for his teammates.”Merritt is a midfielder from Sandia Prep and won a State Championship with the Sundevils. The 17-year-old has played club soccer with Rio Rapids a
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UNM Lobo senior Makuach Maluach is one of the few familiar faces fans will see on this season’s Lobos roster. UNM tips off the season Sunday in Houston against the Rice Owls. (Photo courtesy UNM Athletics)
In the rare pre-game Emptying the Notebook, here are a few notes, quotes, stats, videos, tweets, and whatever else I could empty out of the old notebook about this new-look Lobo hoops roster before its first game Sunday in Houston against the Rice Owls.
For starters
It’s been 283 days since the Lobos last played a college basketball game. A lot has changed.