New Mexico United recalls Marlon Vargas before USL roster freeze
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
SoccerNew Mexico United recalled midfielder Marlon Vargas from his loan spell at Union Omaha on Wednesday. The transaction was finalized ahead of the USL roster freeze, which prevents clubs from signing new players, making trades, or processing further loans. Vargas joined the League One side on June 29 and made eight appearances, recording two goals and one assist. His return marks the second roster change for New Mexico in recent days, following the arrival of midfielder Charlie Dennis from Phoenix Rising FC. New Mexico currently sits at the top of the Western Conference with 40 points, holding tiebreakers over El Paso Locomotive FC. The team prepares for a match against Indy Eleven on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- •New Mexico United recalled Marlon Vargas from his loan at Union Omaha.
- •The move occurred before the USL deadline that freezes roster changes for the remainder of the season.
- •Vargas made eight appearances and scored two goals during his time with Union Omaha.
- •New Mexico United previously added midfielder Charlie Dennis on loan from Phoenix Rising FC.
- •The team leads the Western Conference with 40 points and hosts Indy Eleven on Friday.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — NM United brings Vargas back into the fold
"New Mexico United made sure to get one more transaction in before the USL’s roster freeze for Championship and League One clubs. United recalled midfielder Marlon Vargas from Union Omaha, it was announced Wednesday. Vargas was sent on loan to the League One side on June 29. The move was retroactive to Monday, the USL’s deadline to have for clubs in each league to have their final rosters set ...
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