New Mexico United vs Phoenix Rising: USL League One Cup Rivalry

New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising renew a familiar rivalry in the USL League One Cup group stage at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, with both sides level on three points and chasing qualification from Group 2.

New Mexico sit 4th with a goal difference of -3 after two games (form: W-L), having won their only home outing 2-1 but been thrashed 4-0 away. Phoenix are 3rd (GD 0, form: W-L), all their matches so far at home, scoring and conceding two. Neither team has kept a clean sheet in the competition, hinting at another open contest.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, Phoenix have edged recent meetings, winning 3-0 at home in April 2026 and 2-1 away in May 2025. New Mexico claimed a 1-0 away win in October 2025 and a 2-1 home victory in the 2024 USL Championship Conference quarter-finals. In the 2025 USL League One Cup, Phoenix advanced on penalties after a 3-3 draw.

New Mexico’s strong home scoring (2.0 goals per game) contrasts with Phoenix’s lack of away data but more balanced overall record. With no confirmed absences listed, both coaches should have full squads. Expect a tight, attacking game, with a slight edge to the home side to take something from this fixture.