NM United midfielder Marlon Vegas, 8, heads down the field with the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United players celebrating their first goal of the match against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United midfielder Gedion Zelalem, left, and Las Vegas Lights forward Stefan Stojanovic, right, both attempt to hit the ball with their head at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United Director of Operations, left, walks off the field defender Talen Maples, right, after Maples received a red card during a game against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday.
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Las Vegas Lights’ forward Nighte Pickering, left, tries to stop New Mexico United defender Chris Gloster, right, from heading down the field with the ball during Saturday’s match at Isotopes Park.
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New Mexico United fan Kevin McCann holds up his scarf in the air during the national anthem prior to Saturday’s match.
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Las Vegas Lights midfielder Patrick Leal, left, attempts to kick the ball before NM United player Mukwelle Akale, right, at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United midfielder Valentin Noel, 21, heads down the field with the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United defender Jaylin Lindsey, center, hits ball with his head during the game against the Las Vegas Lights at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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NM United players and Las Vegas Lights players try to gain control of the ball at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
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Las Vegas Lights defender Elias Gratig, left, tries to kick the ball away from NM United forward Greg Hurst, right, at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
