USL CHAMPIONSHIP: Western Conference leader New Mexico United, Colorado Springs Switchbacks battle to draw
- Dan Stickradt
- Jun 20
- 2 min read
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ALBERQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico United and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
A terrific, long-range goal from Marlon Vargas, and an unfortunate own goal from Kalen Ryden spelled one point apiece, as the Black & Yellow remained at the top of the USL Championship Western Conference in front of 9,862 fans attended Saturday evening’s festivities.
New Mexico United stands at 7-4-1 overall with 22 points, just ahead of FC Tulsa (21 points), San Antonio FC (21 points), Phoenix Rising FC (20 points) and El Paso Locomotive (20 points) in the 12-team USL Championship-Western Conference.
Vargas got the scoring started in the 21st minute for the Black & Yellow. Mukwelle Akale sent a terrific diagonal ball in from the right side toward McKinze Gaines at the top of the box. Gaines laid the ball off first-time to a creeping Vargas, who belted home from about 25 yards out. Switchbacks goalkeeper Christian Herrera was helpless to keep the strike out, and it was 1-0 New Mexico.
That lead would last until late in the first half. A wide ball played to Isaiah Foster ended with a low cross in. Ryden, attempting to clear the danger, accidentally tapped into his own net for a 1-1 score that would stand until full-time.
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