New Mexico United adds midfielder Charlie Dennis from Phoenix Rising FC

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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New Mexico United acquired midfielder Charlie Dennis on loan from Western Conference rival Phoenix Rising FC. The transaction was finalized Tuesday but retroactively dated to Monday, aligning with the USL Championship roster freeze deadline. This move marks the fourth roster change for United since June as the club seeks to secure a top seed in the upcoming playoffs. Dennis, a 30-year-old Englishman, logged 1,203 minutes and appeared in 21 matches for Phoenix Rising FC this year. New Mexico United currently leads the Western Conference standings on tiebreakers, holding 40 points with nine regular-season matches remaining. The club is scheduled to face Indy Eleven on Friday evening.

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  • New Mexico United acquired Charlie Dennis via loan from Phoenix Rising FC.
  • The transaction occurred following the official USL roster freeze deadline on Monday.
  • New Mexico United currently ranks first in the Western Conference with 40 points.
  • Charlie Dennis appeared in 21 matches for Phoenix Rising FC this season.
  • United faces Indy Eleven this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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The USL Championship playoffs begin at the end of October. New Mexico United, however, appears eager to make sure it secures the best possible seed well in advance. The club announced the addition of midfielder Charlie Dennis on Tuesday, via loan from rival Phoenix Rising FC. The transaction was retroactive to Monday, the date the USL set its roster freeze for Championship and League One ...

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