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Tyler Blackett enjoys revival with New Mexico United in USL Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

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Summary

Tyler Blackett has found renewed purpose with New Mexico United as they approach the USL Championship playoffs. The 32-year-old defender has participated in 20 matches this season, the most since 2022, contributing 763 minutes of play. His journey included overcoming injuries that once threatened his career. As United clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, Blackett looks to play a pivotal role as they prepare to face eighth-seeded Phoenix Rising FC in the playoffs, starting Sunday at 4 p.m.

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•Blackett has played 20 matches for New Mexico United this season.
•He has recorded six starts and logged 763 minutes on the field.
•United secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
•The playoffs begin for United against Phoenix Rising FC on Sunday at 4 p.m.
•Blackett is focused on contributing in meaningful matches this season.

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3:06 AMYahoo Sports — NM United's Blackett finding joy in being around meaningful soccer again

What they're saying

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Around and around the pedals on the stationary bike went. One rotation. Two rotations. Three rotations. After a while, it became difficult to keep track. Unnecessary, too. That was never the point. It was, that in some way, the man from Manchester, England found himself back. The same place he was when he arrived six months ago. The brown and tan scenery of the desert and mountains poking out ...
— Yahoo Sports

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