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 locked on three points and needing a result to stay in contention in Group 2.

The hosts sit 4th with a goal difference of -3 after a 2-1 home win and a heavy 4-0 away defeat. Their Cup form string is “W-L”, so the tail-2 reads as W-L. Phoenix are 3rd with a neutral goal difference (2-2), having opened with a 2-1 home victory before a 1-0 home loss; their form is L-W in the last two.

Head-to-Head

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

Statistical Overview

Statistically this Cup campaign, both teams average 1.0 goals for per game, but New Mexico’s defense has been far leakier (5 conceded to Phoenix’s 2). With Phoenix yet to play away and New Mexico stronger at home, a tight, low-scoring contest is likely, with a slight edge to the hosts to avoid defeat.