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New Mexico United and Loudoun United play to a scoreless draw

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico United faced Loudoun United in Virginia on August 22, 2026, resulting in a 0-0 draw. United played the final 60 minutes with 10 players after Joseph Melto received a red card in the 31st minute. Despite being a man down, New Mexico managed to maintain its unbeaten streak by holding Loudoun scoreless, supported by goalkeeper Kris Shakes' strong performance. Loudoun struggled offensively, having not scored since early August, while United remains second in the Western Conference. The draw keeps New Mexico competitive in a tightly contested table.

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By the Numbers

•Joseph Melto sent off in the 31st minute for two yellow cards.
•Kris Shakes recorded his ninth clean sheet of the season.
•Loudoun United has not scored in over three weeks.
•New Mexico United holds second place in the Western Conference with 33 points.

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — NM United went down a man and had to get 'gritty' to earn 1 point

What they're saying

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It wasn’t always pretty. Things didn’t go all that smoothly, either. Nor was Saturday’s match all that ideal. But considering New Mexico United was playing on the road and two time zones away — and with only 10 players on the pitch for the final 60-plus minutes — Dennis Sanchez and his squad weren’t too disappointed about leaving Virginia with something. Anything, really. In this case: one ...
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