New Mexico United vs Phoenix Rising: USL League One Cup Clash

New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising meet in the USL League One Cup group stage with both sides needing points to push on in Group 2.

The match is scheduled for Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, with New Mexico United at home. In the group, New Mexico sit 4th with 3 points and a -3 goal difference after two games (form: L-W), while Phoenix are 3rd, also on 3 points but with a neutral goal difference (form: W-L). New Mexico have been strong at home in the cup so far, winning their only match 2-1, while Phoenix have yet to play away in this competition.

Recent Meetings

Recent head-to-head meetings lean slightly towards Phoenix. In April 2026 they won 3-0 at home in the USL Championship, and in May 2025 they took a 2-1 victory in Albuquerque. New Mexico, however, edged a 2-1 home win in the 2024 Conference quarter-finals, and Phoenix also advanced on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the 2025 USL League One Cup group stage.

Scoring Trends

Both teams score and concede at similar rates in this cup (2 goals for, 2–5 against), suggesting a tight contest. With New Mexico’s home edge and Phoenix’s recent upper hand overall, a balanced, high-intensity game is likely, with a narrow outcome either way.