New Mexico United edges Sacramento Republic FC 1-0 in USL Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
SoccerNew Mexico United secured a 1-0 victory against Sacramento Republic FC on June 21, 2026. Dayonn Harris scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute after a defensive error by Sacramento's goalkeeper Daniel Vitiello. The win marked New Mexico's first triumph in Sacramento since July 2019, breaking a streak of seven matches without a victory in the California capital. New Mexico United now sits fifth in the Western Conference standings with 18 points, heading into a multi-week break from USL Championship play. They will next face Liga MX side Atlante FC in an international friendly on July 1, followed by a match against Oakland Roots SC on July 4.
- •New Mexico United wins 1-0 against Sacramento Republic FC.
- •Dayonn Harris scored the only goal of the match in the second half.
- •United’s victory snaps a seven-match winless streak in Sacramento.
- •The team is currently fifth in the Western Conference with 18 points.
- •Next match is a friendly against Atlante FC on July 1.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — NM United finally gets to enjoy — temporarily — a match in Sacramento
"Usually a calculated and stoic figure post-match, Dennis Sachez admitted New Mexico United’s trip home would certainly be on the lighter side. Chances are the rest of his coaching staff and the players will make sure of it judging from their postgame reactions on the pitch that no doubt carried into the dressing room. At least until the club arrives back in Albuquerque. “I think the key of the ...
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