Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico United is moving on in the USL Championship playoffs after a 2-0 win over rival Phoenix Rising Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. The match featured a two-hour weather delay and two red cards issued to Phoenix. Greg Hurst opened the scoring and became the club’s all-time leading scorer with his 39th goal, while Jake LaCava added his first USL Championship goal for United. The win advances New Mexico to a second-round matchup against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks on November 7.
