New Mexico United draws with Indy Eleven after squandering two-goal lead

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Summary

New Mexico United surrendered a two-goal lead to finish in a 2-2 draw against Indy Eleven on Friday. Luther Archimède and Greg Hurst scored in the 16th and 18th minutes, respectively, to give the home side an early advantage. Indy Eleven responded in the second half with goals from Malik Henry-Scott and Jack Blake to level the score. New Mexico United dominated possession at 70 percent but failed to regain the lead despite multiple scoring opportunities in the final 20 minutes. The result halts New Mexico United's momentum as the team seeks to maintain its standing at the top of the Western Conference table. Charlie Dennis made his team debut as a second-half substitute following his loan arrival from Phoenix Rising FC on Monday.

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  • New Mexico United and Indy Eleven played to a 2-2 draw on Friday.
  • Luther Archimède and Greg Hurst scored early goals for New Mexico United.
  • Malik Henry-Scott and Jack Blake provided the second-half goals for Indy Eleven.
  • New Mexico United maintained 70 percent possession during the match.
  • Midfielder Charlie Dennis debuted for New Mexico United after arriving on loan.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo SportsNM United knows it squandered points against Indy Eleven
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There was no meandering on the field. Why bother? The dressing room was the obvious destination. Friday didn’t go down as a loss for New Mexico United. It sure felt like one anyway. Certainly after United, still in a tight race for the top spot in the Western Conference, squandered away the two-goal advantage it had built in the first 20 minutes against Indy Eleven and had to settle for a 2-2 ...

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