New Mexico United falls to Las Vegas Lights during the Western Conference semifinal

New Mexico United defender Will Seymore, top in black, heads the ball off a corner kick during last season’s USL Western Conference semifinal against Las Vegas Lights FC in Albuquerque. The teams play Saturday night in Las Vegas.

New Mexico United defender Talen Maples, right, reacts after sliding and colliding with Las Vegas Lights goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena, left, during their USL Western Conference semifinal Saturday at Isotopes Park. Las Vegas won 1-0, ending United’s season.

Wesley Torres waves around a smoke bomb at the start of the United game during the Western Conference semifinal against Las Vegas Lights FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. United lost the playoff game 1-0.

United defender Will Seymore, right, battles Las Vegas defender Gennaro Nigro during the USL Western Conference semifinal Saturday at Isotopes Park.

United midfielder Marco Micaletto (10) battles for the ball with Las Vegas defender Gennaro Nigro (33) during the Western Conference semifinal against Las Vegas Lights FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. United lost the playoff game 1-0.

United midfielder Nanan Housso (91) races to the ball as Las Vegas midfielder JC Ngando (26) closes in during the Western Conference semifinal against Las Vegas Lights FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. United lost the playoff game 1-0.

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Published November 9, 2024 - 9:38 p.m. Modified November 9, 2024 - 11:15 p.m.

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