Dogs parade during the Pups on the Pitch event during New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Amber struts her walk as she parades during the Pups on the Pitch event during New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Karla Caballero receives a kiss from Oso, her three-year-old shepherd mix with husband Juan Maglioni as they watch New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Annie Wehr, 12, parades with Tootsie, a female corgi and shepherd mix available to adopt through Cross My Paws animal rescue, during the Pups on the Pitch event during the New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Goose, a Leonberger giant dog breed, whose owner is Peter Trevisani, hangs out during New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Emma Wehr carries rescue dog Mater during the Pups on the Pitch event during the New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
The sun sets during New Mexico United’s April 23 home match against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park.
United midfielder Ousman Jabang (15) celebrates with defender Jaylin Lindsey (24) after Jabang scored the only goal in New Mexico United’s 1-0 win over Monterey Bay FC on Wednesday at Isotopes Park.
New Mexico United defender Will Seymore battles with Monterey Bay FC forward Mayele Malango, left, during United’s 1-0 win at Isotopes Park earlier this season. The teams meet for a rematch Saturday.
New Mexico United midfielder Marlon Vargas, top, clashes with Monterey Bay goalkeeper Nico Campuzano during an April 23 match at Isotopes Park. NMU hosts Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday.
Defender Jaylin Lindsey, right, and the New Mexico United visit USLC Western Conference-leading FC Tulsa on Saturday.
United defender Zico Bailey (19) takes a shot on goal during New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park on April 23, 2025.
Monterey forward Mayele Malango (11) and United defender Will Seymore (16) lay on the field battling for the ball during New Mexico United's home game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.