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class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" id=\"about-new-mexico-united-s-academy-team\">ABOUT NEW MEXICO UNITED&#8217;S ACADEMY TEAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Mexico United Academy is the youth program of the USL Championship New Mexico United professional team.&nbsp; Our mission is to provide all New Mexican youth soccer players with the opportunity of competing at the highest level of youth soccer at no cost with a direct path to train and play for our first team.&nbsp;New Mexico United Academy is a member of the USL Academy League, featuring regionalized competition to limit travel demands, a clear youth-to-professional path, the USL Academy Cup (mid-season event), and an end of season play-off event.&nbsp;In addition to USL Academy League competition, New Mexico United will have the flexibility to create it\u2019s own schedule against top competition against MLS academies, international clubs, NCAA 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wp-block-ghostkit-carousel-slide-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/54e00e80a1aadc4f54bbe6d03935c1bf16904f5f.jpg?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/54e00e80a1aadc4f54bbe6d03935c1bf16904f5f.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/54e00e80a1aadc4f54bbe6d03935c1bf16904f5f.jpg?resize=240,300 240w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/54e00e80a1aadc4f54bbe6d03935c1bf16904f5f.jpg?resize=768,960 768w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OFFICAL UNITED JERSEYS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">from $49<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-carousel-slide-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=240,300 240w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=768,960 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=819,1024 819w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=1229,1536 1229w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=1639,2048 1639w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=72,90 72w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=1440,1800 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/aa8a9b18f3a299852883a57b473840f38c7dfcdf.jpg?resize=720,900 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201824 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">$35<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-carousel-slide-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/96d89d81d288cfa37105b3dbdffe649a0fa659f8.jpg?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/96d89d81d288cfa37105b3dbdffe649a0fa659f8.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/96d89d81d288cfa37105b3dbdffe649a0fa659f8.jpg?resize=240,300 240w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/96d89d81d288cfa37105b3dbdffe649a0fa659f8.jpg?resize=768,960 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/96d89d81d288cfa37105b3dbdffe649a0fa659f8.jpg?resize=819,1024 819w, 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wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UNITED HATS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\">from $25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-slide is-layout-flow wp-block-ghostkit-carousel-slide-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/7a9f9c73cdcb9359cfdd8b00e975be01ab41f728.jpg?w=819\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/7a9f9c73cdcb9359cfdd8b00e975be01ab41f728.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/7a9f9c73cdcb9359cfdd8b00e975be01ab41f728.jpg?resize=240,300 240w, 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https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/newmexicoutd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/7a9f9c73cdcb9359cfdd8b00e975be01ab41f728.jpg?resize=720,900 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ELECTRIC SHIELD TEE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\">$35<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-carousel-arrow-prev-icon\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.7803 17.7803C14.4874 18.0732 14.0126 18.0732 13.7197 17.7803L8.4697 12.5303C8.1768 12.2374 8.1768 11.7626 8.4697 11.4697L13.7197 6.21967C14.0126 5.92678 14.4874 5.92678 14.7803 6.21967C15.0732 6.51256 15.0732 6.98744 14.7803 7.28033L10.0607 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id=\"academy-faq\">ACADEMY FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.FAQ {\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n\n.FAQ a {\ncolor: #fcf000;}\n\n.FAQ .Question {\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\nbackground-color: #fcf000;\n  height: 80px;\n  width: 100%;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: left;\n  align-items: center;\n  color: #000;\n  transition: .3s;\n  margin: 20px;\nheight: fit-content;\n  \n}\n\n.FAQ .Answer {\nheight: fit-content;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\nbackground-color: #000;\n  height: 80px;\n  width: 100%;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: left;\n  align-items: center;\n  color: #fcf000;\n  transition: .3s;\n  margin: 20px;\n  \n}\n\n.FAQ .Q h1 {\n  padding-left: 20px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin: 0px 15px 0px 0px;\n}\n.FAQ {\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n\n.FAQ .Question {\n    flex-wrap: nowrap;\nbackground-color: #fcf000;\nheight: fit-content;\n  width: 100%;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: left;\n  align-items: center;\n  color: #000;\n  transition: .3s;\n  margin: 20px;\n  \n}\n\n.FAQ .Answer {\n 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   \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>1. A full professional contract with New Mexico United first team.<br><div class=\"white-text\">2. Training with New Mexico United first team.<br>3. A USL academy contract with New Mexico United first team. This contract allows players to maintain their amateur status and retain eligibility for college.<br>4. Elevated platform for exposure to collegiate programs across the country.\n<br>5. Integrated professional learning environment with our first team (culture, style of play, system of play, principles of play, club language).<\/div><br><br>\n\u2028*** Each player has their own unique path and we are committed to helping every player make the best decision for the next stage of their life. ***<\/span><\/div>\n    \n <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>What league does New Mexico United Academy play in?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n \n<span>New Mexico United Academy is a member of the USL Academy League, featuring regionalized competition to limit travel demands, a clear youth-to-professional path, the USL Academy Cup (mid-season event), and an end of season play-off event. \n<br><div class=\"white-text\"> \nIn addition to USL Academy League competition, New Mexico United will have the flexibility to create it\u2019s own schedule against top competition against MLS academies, international clubs, NCAA Division II\/NAIA teams, UPSL teams, and USL League 2 teams.<\/div><\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>What age must you be to play for New Mexico United Academy?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>The Academy comprises players within the U-19 to U-16 categories, with a league requirement minimum and maximum number of players rostered at each age range, to ensure long-range development over short-term results.<\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Will New Mexico United Academy staff help with college recruitment?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Yes. Our academy coaching staff have experience coaching at the NCAA Division I and II level and have a wide network of college contacts.<div class=\"white-text\">They are familiar with the recruitment and admissions process and can guide academy players who wish to play college soccer while earning a university degree.<\/div><\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Where can I find more information about New Mexico United Academy and USL Academy?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Learn more about the work of the Somos Unidos Foundation to ensure a free-to-play academy for every player at: <a href= \"https:\/\/somosunidosfoundation.org\/\">www.somosunidosfoundation.org<\/a> <div class=\"white-text\">\u2028Find more information about the USL Academy system at: <a href= \"https:\/\/www.usl-academy.com\/about\">www.usl-academy.com\/about<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"FAQ\">\n\n   \n <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Is New Mexico United Academy free or do I have to pay?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n \n<span>No. All players will retain their eligibility to play and receive scholarship at the NCAA Division I, II, III and NJCAA (Junior College) level.\n<br><div class=\"white-text\"> It includes training by experienced and qualified staff, full competition and uniform, travel gear, and covers all travel, accommodation and meal costs during academy competition.<\/div><\/span><\/div>\n  \n    \n <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Does participation with New Mexico United Academy mean I lose NCAA eligibility?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n \n<span>The Academy is free for all selected players.<div class=\"white-text\"> \nAcademy players are permitted to play in professional matches with the New Mexico United USL Championship first team and still maintain their college eligibility. Eligibility is only effected if a player signs a full professional contract with our first team.<\/div><\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>How are players selected for New Mexico United Academy?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Players are identified by our coaching and scouting staff, and in association with our network of coaches within the state of New Mexico and beyond.\u00a0 <div class=\"white-text\">Players are invited to train with the academy team, after which they may be selected to join the academy roster. <\/div><\/span><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"Question\">\n  <div class=\"Q\">\n    <h1>Q<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>Where does New Mexico United Academy train?<\/span><\/div>\n        \n     \n<div class=\"Answer\">\n    <div class=\"A\">\n    <h1>A<\/h1><\/div>\n  <span>The Academy trains exclusively at Mesa Del Sol Soccer 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