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Winston Starr and Fabian Mata sign academy contracts with NM United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

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New Mexico United signed academy players Winston Starr and Fabian Mata to first-team contracts on July 8, 2026. Both players have gained first-team experience, with Starr scoring an equalizer in a recent friendly against Atlante FC. This signing marks the fourth and fifth academy players contracted this year, emphasizing the club's commitment to developing local talent. Sporting Director Itamar Keinan expressed excitement over the players' achievements and dedication. NM United continues to build on a five-match unbeaten streak and is positioning itself in the top half of the USL West standings.

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•Starr and Mata signed contracts with NM United on July 8, 2026.
•Both players previously played in a friendly match against Atlante FC.
•Starr scored a late equalizer in the 3-3 draw versus Atlante FC.
•They are the fourth and fifth academy players contracted this year.
•NM United is currently on a five-match unbeaten streak in the USL West.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Starr, Mata latest to sign academy contracts with NM United

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Two of New Mexico United’s development academy players are getting the chance to play with the older kids on a more regular basis. United picked up the contracts of midfielders Winston Starr and Fabian Mata on Wednesday. The academy signings allow for Starr, a La Cueva graduate, and Mata, who attended eCademy, to play for the club’s first team. “It is exciting every time we have an opportunity ...
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Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 3:04 AM
Starr, Mata latest to sign academy contracts with NM United
Two of New Mexico United’s development academy players are getting the chance to play with the older kids on a more regular basis. United picked up the contracts of midfielders Winston Starr and Fabian Mata on Wednesday. The academy signings allow for Starr, a La Cueva graduate, and Mata, who attended eCademy, to play for the club’s first team. “It is exciting every time we have an opportunity ...

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