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New Mexico United defeats Las Vegas Lights FC 2-1 on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico United secured a 2-1 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC at Cashman Field on Saturday. Oalex Anderson put the home side ahead in the 29th minute, but Greg Hurst leveled the score less than five minutes later. Defender Kipp Keller provided the winning goal in the 79th minute off a cross from Niko Hämäläinen. The result follows a loss that recently ended the club's 14-match unbeaten streak. New Mexico United manager Dennis Sanchez noted that the team struggled early but demonstrated resiliency to overcome the deficit. The club now prepares for a match against Indy Eleven next Friday.

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By the Numbers

•New Mexico United defeated Las Vegas Lights FC with a 2-1 final score.
•Greg Hurst scored his seventh goal of the season in the first half.
•Kipp Keller netted the winning goal in the 79th minute.
•The club now shares the top spot in the Western Conference with El Paso Locomotive.
•New Mexico United plays Indy Eleven on Friday.

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2:05 PMYahoo Sports — NM United 'buzzing' after another comeback secured a rebound win

What they're saying

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The response came as no surprise. Certainly not when it came to describing New Mexico United’s post-match dressing room. “Buzzing,” manager Dennis Sanchez said after Saturday’s 2-1 win at Las Vegas Lights FC. “Buzzing. The guys are excited. They’re going to enjoy themselves tonight.” Maybe Sanchez — known for his propensity to stress about not getting too high or too low — and his staff will, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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