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Kris Shakes helps New Mexico United secure a shutout against Colorado Springs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:06 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

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Kris Shakes contributed to another clean sheet for New Mexico United in their 1-0 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on August 1. Maliek Howell scored the lone goal in the 55th minute before leaving the match with an injury. This shutout marked the seventh of the season for United and extended their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 10 matches. Manager Dennis Sanchez emphasized the collective effort of the entire team in achieving success. Following the match, Shakes deflected personal praise, acknowledging the support of his teammates.

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•Kris Shakes recorded six saves during the match.
•Maliek Howell scored his first goal of the season.
•United's unbeaten streak now stands at 10 matches.
•The team has allowed only six total goals in the last 10 matches.
•New Mexico United is currently third in the Western Conference.

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2:06 PMYahoo Sports — After another NM United shutout, Shakes deflects credit to others

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Kris Shakes took in the question and grinned the type of grin that often comes with a shake of the head. Any other topic would have been preferable. The New Mexico United goalkeeper wasn’t all that interested in talking about himself — be it performance, effort or skill. Even after helping the club post another shutout Saturday — the club’s seventh of the season — in a 1-0 home win over rival ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:06 PM
After another NM United shutout, Shakes deflects credit to others
Kris Shakes took in the question and grinned the type of grin that often comes with a shake of the head. Any other topic would have been preferable. The New Mexico United goalkeeper wasn’t all that interested in talking about himself — be it performance, effort or skill. Even after helping the club post another shutout Saturday — the club’s seventh of the season — in a 1-0 home win over rival ...

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