New Mexico United clinches playoff spot after 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
SoccerNew Mexico United secured a spot in the 2026 USL Championship Playoffs after a 2-1 victory against Phoenix Rising FC at Isotopes Park. The match was crucial as United aimed to secure one of the Western Conference's remaining playoff spots. Greg Hurst opened the scoring in the fifth minute, but Phoenix equalized in the 72nd. Cam Wilkerson restored the lead for United with a goal in the 81st minute. This marks the seventh playoff appearance for United in eight seasons, with three matches remaining in the regular season.
- •New Mexico United wins 2-1 against Phoenix Rising FC.
- •Greg Hurst scores early, and Wilkerson nets crucial late goal.
- •United clinches playoff berth for seventh time in eight seasons.
- •Team currently second in Western Conference with three matches remaining.
- •Next match is regular-season finale against El Paso on October 24.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Won and not done: NM United secures its playoff spot
"It shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Not with what the Western Conference table looked like heading into Sunday’s match between New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising FC. Certainly not with one of the West’s seven remaining playoff spots still up for grabs. Or even the ramifications that awaited United depending on the result. One that determined if the club was in or still out. It did anyway. ...
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