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NM United faces player absences during international call-ups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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Summary

New Mexico United prepares for the challenges of FIFA's international window as Niall Reid-Stephen and Zico Bailey have received call-ups to their respective national teams. Reid-Stephen will represent Barbados in upcoming CONCACAF matches against Saint Lucia and Guadeloupe, while Bailey is set to play for the Philippines against Vietnam, Pakistan, and Thailand. Currently sitting in second place in the Western Conference, United aims to maintain its playoff push with six matches remaining, starting with Saturday's home match against Sacramento Republic FC. The club has been managing injuries and absences but remains confident in its squad depth.

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By the Numbers

•Reid-Stephen called up for Barbados; matches against Saint Lucia and Guadeloupe
•Bailey joins Philippines for ASEAN Cup matches
•United is in second place in the Western Conference with 43 points
•Six matches remain in the regular season, starting Saturday against Sacramento
•Team has had to adapt due to injuries and other international call-ups

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — NM United won't be the only club adjusting amid international call-ups

What they're saying

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Niall Reid-Stephen admitted he didn’t find out in any special way. No pomp and circumstance. No fluff. Just a regular phone call from coach Kent Hall. The coach for the Barbados men’s national team wanted to let the New Mexico United forward know he would be spending FIFA’s international window abroad. “I just told him, ‘No problem,’” the 25-year-old said with a grin last Saturday. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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