New Mexico United faces Birmingham Legion FC at Dunnavant Valley Fields

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Summary

New Mexico United plays Birmingham Legion FC on July 24 at Dunnavant Valley Fields in Alabama. The match is set for 6 p.m. and marks the conclusion of United's three-match road trip. United enters the match with a nine-match unbeaten streak and is currently third in the Western Conference standings. Birmingham, after a recent victory against FC Tulsa, aims to build momentum despite previously struggling in the league.

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  • New Mexico United record: 7-4-3; Birmingham Legion FC record: 2-5-8
  • Dunnavant Valley Fields hosted women's national teams during the 1996 Olympics
  • United aims for fifth consecutive match scoring multiple goals
  • Birmingham ended a six-match winless streak with a recent victory
  • Legion averages over 3,600 fans per match, playing at a smaller venue
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  • 3:05 AMYahoo SportsMatch day: New Mexico United at Birmingham Legion FC
  • 3:31 AMYahoo SportsNew Mexico United's match at Birmingham Legion FC postponed for second straight day
  • 3:04 AMYahoo SportsWeather again leads to postponement of NM United match
  • 3:05 AMYahoo SportsNM United match in Alabama postponed
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Rain, rain, go away? New Mexico United’s match at Birmingham Legion FC was postponed to 5 p.m. Saturday due to inclement weather, the clubs announced Friday. United and Legion were originally scheduled to play at 6 p.m. Friday. Saturday’s match will take place at Dunnavant Valley Fields — a 50-acre public sports complex — in Shelby County, Alabama. It is just outside Birmingham. Legion usually ...

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After 48 hours of torrential rain, the New Mexico United returned to Albuquerque matchless. The USL Championship postponed the match between New Mexico and Birmingham Legion FC for the second straight day because of an unplayable field oversaturated by rain in the area. The teams were supposed to play Friday, but a thunderstorm that produced over an inch-and-a-half of rain pushed the match to ...

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The rain, it turns out, did not go away. For the second time in as many days, New Mexico United’s match at Birmingham Legion FC has been postponed, the clubs announced Saturday. A makeup date is still to be determined. United and Legion were initially scheduled to play at Dunnavant Valley Fields — a 50-acre public sports complex — in Shelby County, Alabama, outside Birmingham on Friday. That ...

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