Football Result
Darius Johnson 62'
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In a USL Championship match held on May 10, 2025, Phoenix Rising FC defeated New Mexico United 2-1 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. The AI pre-game prediction favored a New Mexico United victory, which proved incorrect. Phoenix Rising FC's Hope Avayevu opened the scoring early in the 12th minute, while Darius Johnson extended their lead in the 62nd minute. New Mexico United's McKinze Gaines scored in the 84th minute, but it wasn't enough to equalize. A significant turning point was Alexandros Tabakis's red card for New Mexico in the 57th minute, leaving them a man down for a considerable portion of the second half.
Statistically, New Mexico United dominated possession with 68.8%, yet Phoenix Rising FC proved more clinical, converting their opportunities. New Mexico had 14 total shots compared to Phoenix's 8, but only two were on target. Both teams committed 14 fouls, with Phoenix receiving three yellow cards compared to New Mexico's two. New Mexico's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses, including a heavy defeat to El Paso Locomotive. Similarly, Phoenix Rising FC has struggled for consistency, experiencing recent draws and a U.S. Open Cup loss against Houston Dynamo.
Looking ahead, New Mexico United faces Orange County SC away, while Phoenix Rising FC hosts Monterey Bay. New Mexico will need to improve their shot conversion rate and discipline following the red card in this game. Their upcoming opponents, Orange County SC, have also been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last 4 games. Phoenix Rising FC will need to tighten their defense, evident from their recent matches and hope to repeat the winning result in the upcoming match against Monterey Bay, especially given Monterey Bay's recent win against them in March 2025. In their recent games against each other, the results have been mixed, with each team securing wins both at home and away.
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