Colorado rapids new mexico united
A great matchup in Major League Soccer (MLS)!
The Colorado Rapids and New Mexico United are two teams with a rich history in the American soccer scene. Here's a brief overview of each team:
Colorado Rapids
- Based in Commerce City, Colorado
- Founded in 1995
- Play in the Western Conference of MLS
- Have won two MLS Cups (1997, 2010) and one U.S. Open Cup (1999)
- Play their home games at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, which has a seating capacity of over 18,000
New Mexico United
- Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Founded in 2018
- Play in the Western Conference of the USL Championship (the second tier of American soccer)
- Have won the USL Championship regular season title once (2019) and have reached the playoffs three times
- Play their home games at Isotopes Park, which has a seating capacity of over 13,000
The two teams have met several times in friendly matches and exhibition games, but this will be their first competitive matchup in MLS. The Rapids have a slight edge in terms of experience and success, but New Mexico United has shown promise in their short time in the USL Championship. This matchup should be an exciting one, with both teams looking to make a statement in their respective leagues!