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Winston Starr scores first goal for New Mexico United in draw against Atlante FC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:08 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

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Summary

Winston Starr scored his first career goal for New Mexico United in the 89th minute during a 3-3 draw against Liga MX's Atlante FC in an international friendly on July 2, 2026. Starr's equalizer capped a remarkable moment for the player who had long admired the club. After joining the New Mexico United academy at 13, Starr had a standout senior season at La Cueva with 27 goals and assists combined. His late goal came after he was substituted in nine minutes prior and followed a setup from teammates Will Seymore and Cam Wilkerson. New Mexico United manager Dennis Sanchez praised the contributions of the academy players during the match.

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By the Numbers

•Winston Starr scores equalizer in 89th minute
•Match ends in a 3-3 draw
•Starr joined New Mexico United academy at age 13
•Manager praises academy players' contributions
•Game provided insight into competing at higher levels

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3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Winston Starr grew up an NMU fan, now he's scoring goals for them

What they're saying

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Winston Starr already had a few minutes to digest what had happened by the time he popped down the steps leading into the first-base dugout. And yet, the New Mexico United academy midfielder looked like he still couldn’t believe any of it. Not the ball hitting the back of the net. Not his teammates’ reactions — so much more effusive than his own. Not his name being announced over the PA system ...
— Yahoo Sports

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