United by the Numbers

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A complete history of New Mexico United by uniform number. Book coming soon! https://oliveandyork.com/products/united-by-the-numbers-jersey https://linktr.ee/unitedbythenumbers https://ubtn.substack.com https://unitedbythenumbers.com

🧵1/2 New Mexico United announced the signings of Winston Starr (#61) and Fabian Mata (#58) to Academy contracts. They will be the 116th and 117th first team players in club history. Both featured for United in the recent friendly with Atlante FC, with Starr scoring the equalizer at the death.

🧵 1/2 I interviewed forward Alex Waggoner (#72) this morning. He’s the 63rd player that I’ve had the privilege to talk to thus far for the book. The former USL Academy playoff Golden Boot winner is currently playing for collegiate powerhouse University of Portland.

Alex Waggoner with the University of Portland Pilots

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USL Championship 2026 season team previews: In-depth look at all 25 clubs

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Just gonna piggyback here. Minimum wage for California is $16.50/hr. USL isn’t even $2 above minimum wage in California with their proposal. And that’s with two months going unpaid and no mandated health insurance FOR A PROFESSION WHERE YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR BODY ON THE LINE.

United by the Numbers@unitedbythenumbers.com · 5mo ago

Minimum wage in New Mexico is $12/hour, or $24,960 per year. The USLPA is asking for a contract minimum of $43,400 (roughly $21/hour). The USL has offered $38K ($18/hour). That’s $6 bucks more than New Mexico minimum wage. Six. And no mandated health insurance. But, hey, pro/rel!

Minimum wage in New Mexico is $12/hour, or $24,960 per year. The USLPA is asking for a contract minimum of $43,400 (roughly $21/hour). The USL has offered $38K ($18/hour). That’s $6 bucks more than New Mexico minimum wage. Six. And no mandated health insurance. But, hey, pro/rel!

Jeff Carlisle@jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social · 5mo ago

BREAKING: The USLPA has authorized its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement w/the USL can be reached on a new CBA for players in the USL-Championship. 90% of eligible members took part in the vote, w/ 90% of votes in favor of authorizing a strike. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Some content on former United players Alex Tambakis (#1) and One-Day Keeper Club member Danny Vitiello (#21). 🧤

Nicholas Murray@njemurray.bsky.social · 6mo ago

So, hey, the #USL-C season kicks off in three weeks, so we're starting to roll out preseason content today. These next two weeks, I'm taking a look at players by position that should have an impact in the upcoming campaign, starting with Goalkeepers. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Thank you to everyone who bought a kit yesterday. Sincerely, it means the world.🥹 I can’t wait to see the #14 brigade assembled! The presale runs through March 1st, so you can still grab one if you haven’t! Thanks again, fam. 💛🖤 oliveandyork.com/products/uni...

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United by the Numbers: A complete history of New Mexico United by uniform number. Pre-order the kit from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, March 1. United by the Numbers is a forthcoming book that exam...

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The cases for both Kris Shakes (#13) and Raiko Arozarena (#56) to be the first-choice keeper, and an update on our old friend Alex Tambakis (#1).

Nicholas Murray@njemurray.bsky.social · 6mo ago

There are some clear No. 1s in the #USL-C this preseason, including returnees and incoming new signings. Elsewhere, though, there seems to be a contest for who'll be the starting goalkeeper to start the season. I made the case for both options at 7 clubs. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Very happy to see Cristian Nava making a return to @newmexicoutd.bsky.social after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Nava made 22 appearances for #SomosUnidos before injuries derailed things. The 22-year-old linked up with the club and earned a new deal. www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

New Mexico United announces return of Cristian Nava

22-year-old returns to action after injury layoff, previously recorded two goals, two assists in 22 appearances

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