New Mexico United vs Phoenix Rising: USL League One Cup Match Preview

New Mexico United host Phoenix Rising at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on 2026-06-07 in the USL League One Cup Group Stage. New Mexico United sit 4th in USL Cup 2026, Group 2 with 3 points and a goal difference of -3 after 2 matches (2 goals scored, 5 conceded). Phoenix Rising are 3rd in the same group, also on 3 points, with a neutral goal difference after 2 fixtures (2 goals scored, 2 conceded).

New Mexico United & Phoenix Rising Availability

Current data lists no players as injured, doubtful, or suspended for either side. There are no entries in the injuries or missing players sections, and no yellow card or red card suspensions are reported, so both coaches are expected to have full squads available.

For New Mexico United, that means all key options across the pitch are in contention, from goalkeepers R. Arozarena and K. Shakes through defenders like T. Blackett and N. Hämäläinen, to midfielders such as S. Djeffal and G. Zelalem, and attackers including L. Archimède, G. Hurst, Cristian Nava, and J. Rennicks.

Phoenix Rising likewise appear at full strength, with goalkeepers C. Odunze and P. Rakovsky, defensive mainstays such as R. Czichos and C. Smith, creators like H. Avayevu and D. Gómez, and a deep attacking group featuring K. Arase, D. Badji, J. Carvajal, I. Sacko, and G. Studenhofft all available.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absences and no top scorers or assist leaders flagged as sidelined, neither side suffers an evident attacking downgrade based on the available team season statistics. Both New Mexico United and Phoenix Rising retain their full attacking options for this Group Stage clash.