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 kickoff set for June 7, 2026 (UTC). Both sides sit on three points in Group 2, with Phoenix third on goal difference (0) and New Mexico fourth (-3). Form lines are short this early in the competition: New Mexico come in on W-L, while Phoenix arrive on L-W.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head, Phoenix have had the upper hand recently. They won the most recent meeting 3-0 at home in April 2026 in the USL Championship and also edged a 2-1 away victory in Albuquerque in May 2025. New Mexico did claim a notable 2-1 home win in the 2024 Conference quarter-finals, while Phoenix advanced on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the 2025 USL League One Cup group stage.

Statistics

Statistically this season, both teams have scored two and conceded at least twice in their two group matches, with neither keeping a clean sheet. New Mexico are stronger at home (2-1 win recorded), while Phoenix have yet to play away in this cup.

Verdict: Expect a tight, competitive game, with a slight edge to the hosts but a draw very plausible.