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New Mexico United hosts Phoenix Rising FC in playoff opener at Isotopes Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

New Mexico United hosts Phoenix Rising FC in playoff opener at Isotopes Park

Summary

New Mexico United faces Phoenix Rising FC in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the USL Championship on Sunday at 4 p.m. The match will take place at Isotopes Park, where United secured a No. 1 seed and home-field advantage with a regular-season finale win. United finished the season with 51 points, benefiting from strong home performances, including 30 points from 15 home matches. Manager Dennis Sanchez highlighted the importance of playing at home, noting that past playoff experiences have shown the advantage of a home crowd. United looks to make the most of its postseason opportunity, hoping to host multiple playoff matches depending on later rounds.

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By the Numbers

•New Mexico United secured the No. 1 seed in the West.
•The club finished the regular season with 51 points.
•United will play Phoenix Rising FC for the fourth time this season.
•Historically, the team has performed well at home in the postseason.
•Match set for 4 p.m. at Isotopes Park on Sunday.

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — NM United understands the value of playing at home entering playoffs

What they're saying

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Count Jake LaCava among the New Mexico United players who figures to have less of a strenuous weekend. And it has little to do with what could happen on the pitch in the club’s Western Conference quarterfinal playoff match against rival Phoenix Rising FC at 4 p.m. Sunday. It’s more so about what New Mexico will — or won’t, rather — be doing beforehand to get there. No traveling to the airport. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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