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A complete history of New Mexico United by uniform number. Book coming soon!
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 🖤💛 The presale for the United by the Numbers Kit by @oliveandyork.com is open NOW! Link is below, and in the bio.
Thank you @flockofmoons.bsky.social and @seekees.co!
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#UBTN #SomosUnidos #UnitedByTheNumbers
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February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🖤💛 The presale for the United by the Numbers Kit by @oliveandyork.com is open NOW! Link is below, and in the bio.
Thank you @flockofmoons.bsky.social and @seekees.co!
#UBTN #SomosUnidos #UnitedByTheNumbers
oliveandyork.com/products/uni...
Thank you @flockofmoons.bsky.social and @seekees.co!
#UBTN #SomosUnidos #UnitedByTheNumbers
oliveandyork.com/products/uni...
The United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com drops tomorrow! Here’s an explainer of the kit design and an introduction to the sponsors, @flockofmoons.bsky.social and Seekees Consulting, LLC!
#UBTN #UnitedByTheNumbers #SomosUnidos
#UBTN #UnitedByTheNumbers #SomosUnidos
February 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com drops tomorrow! Here’s an explainer of the kit design and an introduction to the sponsors, @flockofmoons.bsky.social and Seekees Consulting, LLC!
#UBTN #UnitedByTheNumbers #SomosUnidos
#UBTN #UnitedByTheNumbers #SomosUnidos
He wore the outlandish #86 with Toronto FC II. As cool as that would be, it seems extremely unlikely to happen here at this point.
He looks set to be the fourth player in #14 behind Chris Wehan (2019-2021, 2023) Ilija Ilić (2021-2022) and Carlos Moguel Jr. (2025).
He looks set to be the fourth player in #14 behind Chris Wehan (2019-2021, 2023) Ilija Ilić (2021-2022) and Carlos Moguel Jr. (2025).
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
He wore the outlandish #86 with Toronto FC II. As cool as that would be, it seems extremely unlikely to happen here at this point.
He looks set to be the fourth player in #14 behind Chris Wehan (2019-2021, 2023) Ilija Ilić (2021-2022) and Carlos Moguel Jr. (2025).
He looks set to be the fourth player in #14 behind Chris Wehan (2019-2021, 2023) Ilija Ilić (2021-2022) and Carlos Moguel Jr. (2025).
🚨 ON SALE THIS SATURDAY!🚨
United by the Numbers is a forthcoming book detailing the history of New Mexico United by uniform number.
To celebrate the project, we are proud to present the United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com, brought to you by @seekees.co and @flockofmoons.bsky.social!
United by the Numbers is a forthcoming book detailing the history of New Mexico United by uniform number.
To celebrate the project, we are proud to present the United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com, brought to you by @seekees.co and @flockofmoons.bsky.social!
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
🚨 ON SALE THIS SATURDAY!🚨
United by the Numbers is a forthcoming book detailing the history of New Mexico United by uniform number.
To celebrate the project, we are proud to present the United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com, brought to you by @seekees.co and @flockofmoons.bsky.social!
United by the Numbers is a forthcoming book detailing the history of New Mexico United by uniform number.
To celebrate the project, we are proud to present the United by the Numbers kit by @oliveandyork.com, brought to you by @seekees.co and @flockofmoons.bsky.social!
Coming Valentines Day… 💛🖤
February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Coming Valentines Day… 💛🖤
Huge thank you to Cody Mizell (#1 and #24) for taking time to answer questions for the forthcoming United by the Numbers book.
Cody is the 55th (!!) first team player that I’ve been fortunate enough to interview for this work. I can’t thank Cody and the others enough for their generosity of time.
Cody is the 55th (!!) first team player that I’ve been fortunate enough to interview for this work. I can’t thank Cody and the others enough for their generosity of time.
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Huge thank you to Cody Mizell (#1 and #24) for taking time to answer questions for the forthcoming United by the Numbers book.
Cody is the 55th (!!) first team player that I’ve been fortunate enough to interview for this work. I can’t thank Cody and the others enough for their generosity of time.
Cody is the 55th (!!) first team player that I’ve been fortunate enough to interview for this work. I can’t thank Cody and the others enough for their generosity of time.
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As we know, Jake LaCava will be in the #17 and Kris Shakes confirmed he will stay with the lucky #13! 🍀
As we know, Jake LaCava will be in the #17 and Kris Shakes confirmed he will stay with the lucky #13! 🍀
January 23, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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As we know, Jake LaCava will be in the #17 and Kris Shakes confirmed he will stay with the lucky #13! 🍀
As we know, Jake LaCava will be in the #17 and Kris Shakes confirmed he will stay with the lucky #13! 🍀
2/3
#56 Raiko Arozarena
#10 Greg Hurst*
#9 Justin Rennicks
#27 Maliek Howell (even though he’s wearing Kipp Keller’s #4 training top in the photo)
*Greg Hurst (#17 and #10) will be the 10th player in United history to wear two different numbers!
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#56 Raiko Arozarena
#10 Greg Hurst*
#9 Justin Rennicks
#27 Maliek Howell (even though he’s wearing Kipp Keller’s #4 training top in the photo)
*Greg Hurst (#17 and #10) will be the 10th player in United history to wear two different numbers!
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January 23, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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#56 Raiko Arozarena
#10 Greg Hurst*
#9 Justin Rennicks
#27 Maliek Howell (even though he’s wearing Kipp Keller’s #4 training top in the photo)
*Greg Hurst (#17 and #10) will be the 10th player in United history to wear two different numbers!
www.unitedbythenumbers.com/all-time-ros...
#56 Raiko Arozarena
#10 Greg Hurst*
#9 Justin Rennicks
#27 Maliek Howell (even though he’s wearing Kipp Keller’s #4 training top in the photo)
*Greg Hurst (#17 and #10) will be the 10th player in United history to wear two different numbers!
www.unitedbythenumbers.com/all-time-ros...
1/3
🧵UNI NUMBER REVEAL THREAD!🧵
The first presser of the year is complete and all of the mysteries of the uni-(number)verse have been revealed!Amazingly, the club, as of now, does not have a keeper who will be wearing the #1 shirt!
Here are uni number confirmations from the players themselves:
🧵UNI NUMBER REVEAL THREAD!🧵
The first presser of the year is complete and all of the mysteries of the uni-(number)verse have been revealed!Amazingly, the club, as of now, does not have a keeper who will be wearing the #1 shirt!
Here are uni number confirmations from the players themselves:
January 23, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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🧵UNI NUMBER REVEAL THREAD!🧵
The first presser of the year is complete and all of the mysteries of the uni-(number)verse have been revealed!Amazingly, the club, as of now, does not have a keeper who will be wearing the #1 shirt!
Here are uni number confirmations from the players themselves:
🧵UNI NUMBER REVEAL THREAD!🧵
The first presser of the year is complete and all of the mysteries of the uni-(number)verse have been revealed!Amazingly, the club, as of now, does not have a keeper who will be wearing the #1 shirt!
Here are uni number confirmations from the players themselves:
In retrospect, I love this photo that revealed Maliek Howell will be #27, but cleverly hides Greg Hurst’s new uni number. 🕵🏻♂️
January 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM
In retrospect, I love this photo that revealed Maliek Howell will be #27, but cleverly hides Greg Hurst’s new uni number. 🕵🏻♂️
New Mexico United have announced the signing of Jake LaCava and shared a post with him in the #17!
This would indicate that Greg Hurst is about to become the 10th member of the Two-Timers Club, a select group of players who have worn two numbers for United. Our bet is on the #9.
This would indicate that Greg Hurst is about to become the 10th member of the Two-Timers Club, a select group of players who have worn two numbers for United. Our bet is on the #9.
January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
New Mexico United have announced the signing of Jake LaCava and shared a post with him in the #17!
This would indicate that Greg Hurst is about to become the 10th member of the Two-Timers Club, a select group of players who have worn two numbers for United. Our bet is on the #9.
This would indicate that Greg Hurst is about to become the 10th member of the Two-Timers Club, a select group of players who have worn two numbers for United. Our bet is on the #9.
New Mexico United have signed goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena, another former LV Lights player joining Dennis Sanchez in New Mexico.
Arozarena joins Kris Shakes in the local goalkeepers union. Shakes seems likely to pounce on the available #1 shirt while I’m hoping Raiko wears his signature #56.
Arozarena joins Kris Shakes in the local goalkeepers union. Shakes seems likely to pounce on the available #1 shirt while I’m hoping Raiko wears his signature #56.
January 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM
New Mexico United have signed goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena, another former LV Lights player joining Dennis Sanchez in New Mexico.
Arozarena joins Kris Shakes in the local goalkeepers union. Shakes seems likely to pounce on the available #1 shirt while I’m hoping Raiko wears his signature #56.
Arozarena joins Kris Shakes in the local goalkeepers union. Shakes seems likely to pounce on the available #1 shirt while I’m hoping Raiko wears his signature #56.
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Lastly, it looks like fellow new arrival Maliek Howell will be wearing the #27.
He would be the fifth #27 in club history, following Romeo Parkes (2020), Philipp Beigl (2021), Avionne Flanagan (2024) and Tomas Pondeca (2025).
Lastly, it looks like fellow new arrival Maliek Howell will be wearing the #27.
He would be the fifth #27 in club history, following Romeo Parkes (2020), Philipp Beigl (2021), Avionne Flanagan (2024) and Tomas Pondeca (2025).
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Lastly, it looks like fellow new arrival Maliek Howell will be wearing the #27.
He would be the fifth #27 in club history, following Romeo Parkes (2020), Philipp Beigl (2021), Avionne Flanagan (2024) and Tomas Pondeca (2025).
Lastly, it looks like fellow new arrival Maliek Howell will be wearing the #27.
He would be the fifth #27 in club history, following Romeo Parkes (2020), Philipp Beigl (2021), Avionne Flanagan (2024) and Tomas Pondeca (2025).
2/3
Preceding Reid-Stephen in the #7 are Ryan Williams (2019-2020), Chelo Martínez (2021) and Neco Brett (2023).
If Rivas is, in fact, departing, this is a huge development for the club and for the hometown, fan-favorite. I have a feeling there will be more to say on this very soon. 🥹
Preceding Reid-Stephen in the #7 are Ryan Williams (2019-2020), Chelo Martínez (2021) and Neco Brett (2023).
If Rivas is, in fact, departing, this is a huge development for the club and for the hometown, fan-favorite. I have a feeling there will be more to say on this very soon. 🥹
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
2/3
Preceding Reid-Stephen in the #7 are Ryan Williams (2019-2020), Chelo Martínez (2021) and Neco Brett (2023).
If Rivas is, in fact, departing, this is a huge development for the club and for the hometown, fan-favorite. I have a feeling there will be more to say on this very soon. 🥹
Preceding Reid-Stephen in the #7 are Ryan Williams (2019-2020), Chelo Martínez (2021) and Neco Brett (2023).
If Rivas is, in fact, departing, this is a huge development for the club and for the hometown, fan-favorite. I have a feeling there will be more to say on this very soon. 🥹
🧵 1/3
Looks like some big reveals in the latest set of pics from United’s IG today!
First, it looks like Niall Reid-Stephen has chosen the #7. If this is true, then that likely spells the end of the Sergio Rivas era (barring the unlikely scenario where he re-signs and wears a new, third number).
Looks like some big reveals in the latest set of pics from United’s IG today!
First, it looks like Niall Reid-Stephen has chosen the #7. If this is true, then that likely spells the end of the Sergio Rivas era (barring the unlikely scenario where he re-signs and wears a new, third number).
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
🧵 1/3
Looks like some big reveals in the latest set of pics from United’s IG today!
First, it looks like Niall Reid-Stephen has chosen the #7. If this is true, then that likely spells the end of the Sergio Rivas era (barring the unlikely scenario where he re-signs and wears a new, third number).
Looks like some big reveals in the latest set of pics from United’s IG today!
First, it looks like Niall Reid-Stephen has chosen the #7. If this is true, then that likely spells the end of the Sergio Rivas era (barring the unlikely scenario where he re-signs and wears a new, third number).
2/2
United tantalizingly posted a pic of Howell in a UNM kit adorned with the #22, leading many (me) to speculate that he could be a potential successor to Kalen Ryden in the #22.
Juicy, right?
Juicy.
United tantalizingly posted a pic of Howell in a UNM kit adorned with the #22, leading many (me) to speculate that he could be a potential successor to Kalen Ryden in the #22.
Juicy, right?
Juicy.
January 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
2/2
United tantalizingly posted a pic of Howell in a UNM kit adorned with the #22, leading many (me) to speculate that he could be a potential successor to Kalen Ryden in the #22.
Juicy, right?
Juicy.
United tantalizingly posted a pic of Howell in a UNM kit adorned with the #22, leading many (me) to speculate that he could be a potential successor to Kalen Ryden in the #22.
Juicy, right?
Juicy.
@newmexicoutd.bsky.social has re-signed Gedion Zelalem (#6).
The anchor at the base of United’s midfield, Zelalem got better and better as the season progressed. He’ll look to extend his record for most appearances in all competitions(29) by a #6 for the club.
Welcome back, Gedi!
The anchor at the base of United’s midfield, Zelalem got better and better as the season progressed. He’ll look to extend his record for most appearances in all competitions(29) by a #6 for the club.
Welcome back, Gedi!
January 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
@newmexicoutd.bsky.social has re-signed Gedion Zelalem (#6).
The anchor at the base of United’s midfield, Zelalem got better and better as the season progressed. He’ll look to extend his record for most appearances in all competitions(29) by a #6 for the club.
Welcome back, Gedi!
The anchor at the base of United’s midfield, Zelalem got better and better as the season progressed. He’ll look to extend his record for most appearances in all competitions(29) by a #6 for the club.
Welcome back, Gedi!
Raddy was the third player to wear the #26 for @newmexicoutd.bsky.social.
One day soon(-ish), you can read about all of these players in the book version of United by the Numbers. #UBTN
One day soon(-ish), you can read about all of these players in the book version of United by the Numbers. #UBTN
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Raddy was the third player to wear the #26 for @newmexicoutd.bsky.social.
One day soon(-ish), you can read about all of these players in the book version of United by the Numbers. #UBTN
One day soon(-ish), you can read about all of these players in the book version of United by the Numbers. #UBTN
Thank you to Kosovo Superleague champ Raddy Ovouka for sharing with me the reasons why the #26 is meaningful to him.
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thank you to Kosovo Superleague champ Raddy Ovouka for sharing with me the reasons why the #26 is meaningful to him.
Huge thanks to David Estrada (#19) for sitting down today to interview for the book. That’s player interview #51 completed for this project!
December 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Huge thanks to David Estrada (#19) for sitting down today to interview for the book. That’s player interview #51 completed for this project!
Kris Shakes remains the only first team player to have worn the #13 for New Mexico United.
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Kris Shakes remains the only first team player to have worn the #13 for New Mexico United.
Mukwelle Akale (#11) has signed for Eastern Conference powerhouse Lou City. 😭
His legacy in the very strong #11 line here in New Mexico will not be forgotten. Good luck, Kwelle.
His legacy in the very strong #11 line here in New Mexico will not be forgotten. Good luck, Kwelle.
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Mukwelle Akale (#11) has signed for Eastern Conference powerhouse Lou City. 😭
His legacy in the very strong #11 line here in New Mexico will not be forgotten. Good luck, Kwelle.
His legacy in the very strong #11 line here in New Mexico will not be forgotten. Good luck, Kwelle.
Tonight I had the privilege of conducting my 50th (!!) New Mexico United player interview for the forthcoming United by the Numbers book. Thank you to Abdi Mohamed (#26), a wonderful player and incredible human, for participating in this project.
📸: @newmexicoutd.bsky.social
📸: @newmexicoutd.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Tonight I had the privilege of conducting my 50th (!!) New Mexico United player interview for the forthcoming United by the Numbers book. Thank you to Abdi Mohamed (#26), a wonderful player and incredible human, for participating in this project.
📸: @newmexicoutd.bsky.social
📸: @newmexicoutd.bsky.social
Today was Jaylin Lindsey (#24) Day at UBTN HQ. I’m really grateful that I got to chat with him about #24 (a nod to Kobe), and talk about his journey through the rungs of the U.S. Youth National Team, and playing at home for Charlotte FC in MLS before arriving here in New Mexico.
Thanks, Jaylin!
Thanks, Jaylin!
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today was Jaylin Lindsey (#24) Day at UBTN HQ. I’m really grateful that I got to chat with him about #24 (a nod to Kobe), and talk about his journey through the rungs of the U.S. Youth National Team, and playing at home for Charlotte FC in MLS before arriving here in New Mexico.
Thanks, Jaylin!
Thanks, Jaylin!
Some big personal news! I managed to get through the entire Daniel Bruce (#25) press conference without bawling my eyes out!
New Substack post dropping later today.
New Substack post dropping later today.
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some big personal news! I managed to get through the entire Daniel Bruce (#25) press conference without bawling my eyes out!
New Substack post dropping later today.
New Substack post dropping later today.