Struggling SAFC remains upbeat as they face a hot streaking New Mexico squad
SAFC (8-5-8, 32 points), which sits in fifth place, and conference leading New Mexico (11-4-4, 37 points) kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque.
Nicky Hernandez and San Antonio FC will host conference-leading New Mexico United on Saturday at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, with the match kick off at 7:30 p.m. The Western Conference standings show San Antonio (8-5-8, 32 points) in fifth place, while New Mexico (11-4-4, 37 points) leads the conference. New Mexico has not lost a league match in over three months and has won nine of its last 11 games.
SAFC is trying to overcome recent losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Oakland Roots SC last week, dropping them from second to fifth place in the Western Conference. The team's coach, Carlos Llamosa, remains optimistic, stating that a win against New Mexico, where San Antonio hasn't won since 2023, could boost their position in the tight Western Conference standings.
Both teams are known for their possession-oriented play, with New Mexico having one of the best defenses in the USL, conceding only 16 goals this season. SAFC midfielder Nicky Hernandez believes that more aggression and taking risks in front of goal will be crucial for SAFC to break New Mexico's defensive structure.
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