New Mexico United academy players receive custom jerseys at ceremony

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

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New Mexico United held a ceremony on June 12 to present custom jerseys to seven graduating academy players. Each player received their kit from a first-team player, including Charlie Groves, who was presented his jersey by midfielder Marlon Vargas. The event emphasized the relationship between academy players and the first team, with several academy members participating in first-team training sessions. Groves and others expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from and train alongside experienced players. The players will continue making appearances in training sessions before advancing to their college soccer programs.

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  • Ceremony took place at New Mexico United's facility.
  • Each academy player received a jersey from a first-team player.
  • Charlie Groves plans to wear his jersey to the next United game.
  • Academy players regularly train with the first team.
  • Graduates are preparing for upcoming college soccer opportunities.
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At some point, most of the custom kits — the ones with their individual last names — will get framed. Others will make their way onto hangers in select closets. One or two might be put in a drawer. Those plans, however, can wait. The New Mexico United jerseys have to get at least some use. “I’m wearing mine to the next United game,” Charlie Groves said Friday. United hosts Orange County SC on ...

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