Ken Sickenger / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Ken Sickenger / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

United expects defensive battle vs. 'really talented' Birmingham

Birmingham has won three straight, holds a playoff position and is coming off a win over Eastern Conference-leading Memphis

Friday, June 24th, 2022 at 7:53PM

United's Wednesday home match is postponed

This was not your typical rainout. New Mexico's recent abundance of rain did play prominently in the decision to postpone New Mexico United's Wednesday match against Rio Grande Valley FC...

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 11:49AM

Isotopes top Bees, stretch win streak to four games

They call this a streak. It's just a modest four-game win streak for the Albuquerque Isotopes after Thursday's 8-6 win over the visiting Salt Lake Bees, but for a team...

Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 10:54PM

United rallies to fifth straight victory

New Mexico United showed a little flair for the dramatic in Northern California on Wednesday night.Neco Brett and Chris Wehan scored second-half goals, Cristian Nava made a splash and United...

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 at 10:04PM

Well-rested United faces Oakland Roots on road

Late-match heroics have been business as usual for Oakland Roots SC this season.Oaklan ...

Published: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at 9:13PM
Updated: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at 9:15PM

Lobo women add ex-UNLV guard Johnson as transfer

The University of New Mexico women's basketball team won't lack experience or firepower in 2022-23. Coach Mike Bradbury and his staff added a little of both this week, signing transfer...

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 5:33PM

United zooms past Indy Eleven, 2-1

New Mexico United did not get all the favorable bounces Saturday, but it got one big one. Justin Portillo scored on a first-half rocket and United was gifted a second-half...

Saturday, May 28th, 2022 at 4:03PM

In Indianapolis, United looks to stay on the fast track

Getting off to a fast start in Indianapolis seems like solid advice this weekend.New M ...

Published: Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 8:06PM
Updated: Friday, May 27th, 2022 at 8:15PM

Express pitchers get 13 strikeouts in 2nd straight victory over 'Topes

The margin for error was razor thin for Albuquerque Isotopes pitchers Wednesday night. ...

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at 11:59PM

An old foe, a different home, a busy week for United

Adjusting on the fly will be a primary theme for fans attending New Mexico United's Tuesday home match against Phoenix Rising FC. On-field adjustments for the players may be simpler....

Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 9:05PM

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United expects defensive battle vs. 'really talented' Birmingham

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Birmingham has won three straight, holds ... Birmingham has won three straight, holds a playoff position and is coming off a win over Eastern Conference-leading Memphis

June 24, 2022 7:48PM

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United's Wednesday home match is postponed

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This was not your typical rainout. ... This was not your typical rainout. New Mexico's recent abundance of rain did play prominently in the decision to postpone New Mexico United's Wednesday ...

June 21, 2022 11:49AM

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United rallies to fifth straight victory

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New Mexico United showed a little ... New Mexico United showed a little flair for the dramatic in Northern California on Wednesday night.Neco Brett and Chris Wehan scored second-half goals, Cristian ...

June 15, 2022 10:04PM

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Well-rested United faces Oakland Roots on road

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Late-match heroics have been business as ... Late-match heroics have been business as usual for Oakland Roots SC this season.Oaklan ...

June 14, 2022 9:15PM

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Inaugural Somos Unidos Cup youth soccer tourney set for ...

The inaugural Somos Unidos Cup, an ... The inaugural Somos Unidos Cup, an international youth soccer tournament, is set to take place Aug. 11-14 at New Mexico United's Mesa del Sol ...

June 7, 2022 11:47PM

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Tambakis saves United in extra time

It was quite fitting that it ... It was quite fitting that it came down to the final play for New Mexico United, with goalkeeper Alex Tambakis snuffing a penalty kick ...

June 5, 2022 12:02AM

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Streaking NMU looks for fourth straight win

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On paper, New Mexico United would ... On paper, New Mexico United would seem to have a significant advantage in tonight's USL Champi ...

June 3, 2022 9:12PM

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United's Portillo is USL Championship's Player of the Week

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New Mexico United midfielder Justin Portillo ... New Mexico United midfielder Justin Portillo was announced as the USL Championship's Player of the Week Tuesday. Portillo scored two goals, and added one ...

May 31, 2022 3:33PM

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United zooms past Indy Eleven, 2-1

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New Mexico United did not get ... New Mexico United did not get all the favorable bounces Saturday, but it got one big one. Justin Portillo scored on a first-half rocket ...

May 28, 2022 4:03PM