FC Tulsa's late-game rally shakes up United's lead
New Mexico United Suffer Second Straight League Defeat in USL Championship
New Mexico United's 2025 USL Championship season has seen a mix of results, with a 2-2 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC on August 16 and a 5-2 loss to FC Tulsa on August 9. As of mid-August, the team's record stands at 8 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws in the Western Conference.
On the other hand, FC Tulsa is currently on an impressive run, extending their unbeaten streak to a franchise-record 12 games following their 5-2 victory over New Mexico United.
The match began with New Mexico controlling the pace, the ball, and outshooting Tulsa 7-5 in the first half. The first half ended with New Mexico leading 2-1, thanks to a goal by Hurst in the 34th minute. However, the momentum of the game shifted dramatically after the second half kicked off, with Tulsa scoring three goals in a 10-minute span.
ElMedkhar extended Tulsa's lead to 4-2 in the 53rd minute, and Marcos Serrato made it 3-2 to Tulsa in the 51st minute. Jabang gave Tulsa a 2-1 lead in the 41st minute, and Tulsa sealed the victory with a fifth goal in the 83rd minute.
Coach Sanchez acknowledged the team's poor performance and stated that they need to learn from their mistakes and work to improve. The team will return to Albuquerque to host Las Vegas Lights FC on Aug. 16.
In terms of statistics, Tulsa finished the game with a 14-10 shot advantage, demonstrating their dominance in the second half.
| Team | Recent Performance Highlights | Current Streak | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------| | New Mexico United | 2–2 draw with Las Vegas Lights FC (8/16/2025), 2–5 loss to FC Tulsa (8/9/2025), overall mixed form | No current noted unbeaten streak | | FC Tulsa | 5–2 win vs. New Mexico United (8/9/2025), remarkable comeback | 12-game unbeaten streak[1] |
[1] Source: USL Championship official website
Despite New Mexico United's impressive first-half performance against FC Tulsa, they suffered a 5-2 loss, continuing their losing streak in the USL Championship. This defeat was a part of FC Tulsa's sports-analysis-worthy 12-game unbeaten streak, showcasing their dominance, especially in the second half of games.
