Match Day: FC Tulsa at New Mexico United
Saturday When: 7:25 p.m. Where: Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE TV/streaming/radio: New Mexico 50/ESPN+/FM-101.7 Records: FC Tulsa (8-5-5), New Mexico United (9-4-3) The series: Tulsa leads 3-2-2. Hello, friend? New Mexico United and FC Tulsa reunite on Saturday for a match that not only has some recent interesting history, but with a stake or two involved. Here are some things to ...
On Saturday, FC Tulsa and New Mexico United will face off at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque. Both teams are currently tied for third place in the Western Conference with 30 and 29 points respectively. New Mexico United is on an unbeaten streak of 11 matches in all competitions, while FC Tulsa sits just behind in second place with 29 points. The match will determine which team edges closer to the top two spots in the standings.
The teams have met three times during the 2025 season, with New Mexico United suffering three losses - a 5-2 defeat on August 9, a 1-0 loss on September 13, and a 3-0 loss on November 15, which secured FC Tulsa a spot in the league's championship match. The November 15 loss was a significant one, as it resulted in New Mexico United being eliminated from the championship race.
Both teams have been defensively solid this season, allowing an average of 17 goals per match. FC Tulsa has conceded the second-fewest goals in the league with 17, while New Mexico United has also been relatively stingy, conceding 17 goals as well. The two teams have also been relatively consistent in front of goal, with United converting 17% of their shots into goals, ranking fifth in the league, while New Mexico United is tied for 18th at 13%.
On the attack, United midfielder Valentin Noël has been the standout performer for New Mexico United, scoring three goals and providing three assists in their last three matches. Tulsa's Jamie Webber has also had a significant impact, with three regular-season goals and four assists. The match will likely come down to the performances of these two key players.
In terms of player injuries and transfers, FC Tulsa has signed midfielder William Wilson and defender Joel Sangwa, while New Mexico United has signed defender Wilson Eisner on loan from San Diego FC. New Mexico United's Valentin Noël has been the standout performer for the team this season, while FC Tulsa's Jamie Webber has been a key playmaker. The outcome of the match will likely have significant implications for the teams' standings in the Western Conference.
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