Kipp Keller scores as New Mexico United defeats Lexington SC 2-1

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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New Mexico United claimed a 2-1 victory against Lexington SC on August 26. Kipp Keller scored in the 73rd minute, contributing to United's achievement of their 100th regular-season win. This marked Keller's third goal of the season, helping extend United's unbeaten streak to 14 matches across all competitions. Lexington's Marqes Muir previously netted a goal in the 51st minute, putting the pressure on United before their comeback. New Mexico now sits at the top of the Western Conference, holding a tiebreaker advantage over El Paso Locomotive FC.

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  • New Mexico United wins 2-1 against Lexington SC
  • Kipp Keller scores his third goal in the 73rd minute
  • Match marks United's 100th regular-season victory
  • Lexington's Marqes Muir opened scoring in the 51st minute
  • United extends unbeaten streak to 14 matches across competitions
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  • 2:04 PMYahoo SportsKipp Keller continues to prove himself, lifts United over Lexington
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New Mexico United manager Denis Sanchez says Kipp Keller is, “a unicorn”. And he has every reason to believe his 6-foot-1 defender is a mythical, magical creature after Keller led United to a 2-1 road win over Lexington SC on Wednesday night. Making the match even more magical was the fact that it was United’s 100th regular-season win. Coach Sanchez’s “unicorn” description might not be too far ...

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