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New Mexico United beat Colorado Springs 4-0 and will host the Western Conference Final

The Daily Rio Rancho teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you missed it, New Mexico United beat Colorado Springs 4-0 in the Western Conference semifinal. The team will host the Western Conference Final for the first time in its history. Charlie Dennis scored in the opening minutes, Greg Hurst added goals in the 29th and 44th minutes, and Joseph Melto sealed it in the 71st. A crowd of 8,591 watched.

New Mexico United beat Colorado Springs 4-0

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    FinalHurst scored twice. Dennis and Melto each added a goal.

Sources: New Mexico United, KOB 4

Hurst's two goals gave him 15 this season, a single-season club record in all USL competitions. He passed Devon Sandoval and Kevaughn Frater, who each scored 14 in 2019, and Chris Wehan, who scored 14 in 2021.

Greg Hurst's 15 goals top United's single-season list

Source: New Mexico United

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Greg Hurst, 202615
Devon Sandoval, 201914
Kevaughn Frater, 201914
Chris Wehan, 202114
  • Next opponent: Sacramento Republic FC
  • Date: Sun., Nov. 15, at
  • Kickoff: 5 p.m. per the club; KOB 4 lists 4:55 p.m.
  • Tickets: Seatgeek.com or the team store at (505) 209-7529

Sources: New Mexico United, KOB 4

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