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NM United collaborates with Girl Scouts for girls in the game event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico United and the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails are partnering for a 'girls in the game' event at a home match on July 30 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. The initiative will feature about 150 patches created for the partnership, encouraging participation from troop members who must sell discounted tickets to earn the patches. The soccer club will donate 20% of ticket sales back to the troops, aiming to give at least $1,000. This collaboration is intended to foster entrepreneurship among the girls and strengthen community ties. Both organizations hope to continue the partnership beyond this event.

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By the Numbers

•Event scheduled for July 30 during a home match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
•Troops must sell at least 10 discounted tickets to earn patches.
•New Mexico United will donate 20% of ticket sales back to the troops.
•The collaboration aims to enhance community ties and entrepreneurship skills.
•Both organizations plan to explore future partnerships.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — NM United, Girl Scouts team up for 'girls in the game' event

What they're saying

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They were found stored in a box. Maybe in a closet. Maybe in a drawer. About 150 of them. Blue, round patches with yellow bordering that could fit between an index finger and thumb. The New Mexico United crest emblazened in the middle. The words “Girl Scouts” stitched above the logo and “New Mexico Trails” below. It prompted an idea. “When we saw them, it was like, ‘We need to do something ...
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