ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United will play the Lubbock Matadors SC of the NPSL in the third round draw of the Lamar Hunt Open Cup. The match will be played in Albuquerque either Tuesday April 16 or Wednesday April 17.
“You know, it’s a great opportunity to go in sort of win or go home mindset, which is fun,” said United head coach Eric Quill. Before the match United has business to take care as they host rival EL Paso Locomotive this weekend. If United wins they can climb to the top of the table.
EL Paso will come to town with a familiar face. Former United star Amando Moreno is now with the Locomotive. “You know, Mondo is a great player,” said Quill. “He’s going to have a lot on his emotional plate but, he’s one of eleven. It’s a team sport. We’ll shake his hand after the game but, while the 95 plus minutes are going on, it’s war. The match has a 7 p.m. start time at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park Saturday.
