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New Mexico United prepares for friendly against Atlante FC this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico United is set to host Atlante FC for an international friendly on June 29 at Isotopes Park. This match will feature former Mexican national team coach Miguel Herrera, who now leads Atlante. The friendly marks the fifth international match for United since its inception in 2018, with past opponents including Cardiff City and FC Juarez. United's president, Ron Patel, emphasizes the importance of not only the right team but also logistics and financial considerations in organizing these events. Negotiations for friendly matches frequently occur, with clubs often expressing interest in participating.

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By the Numbers

•Friendly against Atlante FC scheduled for June 29
•Match takes place at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque
•Miguel Herrera, former Mexican coach, is leading Atlante
•United has hosted four international friendlies since 2018
•Logistics and financial factors influence opponent selection

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — 'There's gotta be a specialness': A look at how NM United goes about securing an international friendly

What they're saying

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To the casual onlooker, nothing about the video set itself up to be exciting. It was less than 20 seconds long. A pre-recorded message in Spanish from a nearly 60-year-old man projected onto a blank portion of the wall inside the Mexican consulate on Friday. It still elicited an applause from those in the room. Miguel Herrera’s gist, even if simple and predictable, even for those confined to ...
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