New Mexico United is a professional soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, competing in the USL Championship. Since its inaugural season, the club has taken the state by storm, playing its home matches at the University of New Mexico's Isotopes Park and drawing record-breaking crowds. Founded in 2018, New Mexico United's impact was immediate, both on and off the pitch, as they made a stunning run to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup in their first year, defeating MLS opposition along the way. The club's identity is deeply woven into the culture and landscape of New Mexico, with branding that honors local traditions. The "Curse" supporter group is one of the most passionate and recognizable in American soccer, creating an electrifying atmosphere. While seeking its first USL trophy, New Mexico United has already achieved something remarkable: uniting a state behind a soccer team and establishing itself as a community treasure and a formidable competitor.