May 21, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United earned an historic victory on Tuesday night; besting New York City FC II by a 3-0 margin in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. The win punches United’s ticket to the quarterfinal – their second advancement to that stage of the tournament in just their fourth appearance in the tournament. Goals from Avionne Flanagan and Anthony Herbert – their first in Black & Yellow – and Talen Maples powered, and a clean sheet from Alex Tambakis powered United to victory.
New Mexico will find out who their next opponent will be tomorrow night at 8 PM MT, as US Soccer hosts their quarterfinal draw. The teams will be divided into two divisions – East and West – with four teams in each division. United could host the quarterfinal matchup, or play on the road. United will either play an MLS club, or a USL Championship club in the quarterfinal.
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