New Mexico United Loses Cristian Nava for Postseason
Forward Cristian Nava is out for the rest of the 2026 playoffs after an MRI confirmed a severe knee sprain.
Albuquerque Soccer News
Soccer in Albuquerque runs from local clubs and youth leagues through college programs and into the professional game, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in matches, player moves, coaching changes and the leagues that shape the local scene.
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November 6, 2026
Sandia Wins Class 5A Boys Soccer State TitleThe ninth-seeded Matadors beat seventh-seeded Capital 5-1 to claim their third boys' soccer championship in school history.
November 5, 2026
St. Pius X Edges Los Alamos in OvertimeThe No. 2 seed St. Pius X advances to the 4A State Championship game after a 2-1 overtime win over No. 3 Los Alamos.
October 30, 2026
Volcano Vista Advances to Class 5A Soccer QuarterfinalsVolcano Vista secures a 2-1 victory over Cleveland to advance in the NMAA Girls State Soccer Tournament.
October 30, 2026
New Mexico United Secures Top Western Conference SeedThe club clinched the No. 1 playoff seed and home-field advantage after defeating El Paso Locomotive 1-0.
October 29, 2026
St. Pius X Advances in NMAA Soccer TournamentThe top-seeded team dominated Los Alamos to secure a spot in the Class 4A Quarterfinals.
October 21, 2026
New Mexico Women Defeat UNLV 2-0The University of New Mexico secured a victory at home, moving to fourth place in the Mountain West standings.
October 16, 2026
New Mexico United to Face San Antonio FC SaturdayThe club travels to Texas on October 17 looking for a win as Greg Hurst aims to set the record for total goals.
October 14, 2026
New Mexico United Will Host Playoff MatchThe club will hold a first-round postseason game in Albuquerque on November 1, 2026.
October 11, 2026
New Mexico United Defeated Monterey Bay FC 3-1New Mexico United secured a dominant home victory over Monterey Bay FC in Western Conference soccer action.
October 4, 2026
La Cueva Defeated Santa Fe High 2-0La Cueva secured a shutout victory at the APS Soccer Complex on Thursday.
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Reporting here centers on local and state club play, youth and high school programs, college teams, and the pro and international matches that draw Albuquerque fans. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it, from the metro's fields to the wider state. Youth participation and facility access shape the local game as much as results on the field do. Travel distance and the scheduling of regional leagues are the constraints that most often decide how the sport develops here.