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New Mexico United
2020 season
Head coachTroy Lesesne
StadiumRio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico
USLConference: 6th
Group C: 2nd
USL Cup PlayoffsConf. Semifinals
2020 U.S. Open CupCancelled
Four Corners CupCancelled
Biggest winOKC 0–3 NM (August 1)
Biggest defeatPHX 5–2 NM (August 8)
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The 2020 New Mexico United season was the second season for New Mexico United in the USL Championship (USLC), the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.[1] This article covers the period from November 18, 2019, the day after the 2019 USLC Playoff Final, to the conclusion of the 2020 USLC Playoff Final, scheduled for November 12–16, 2020.[2]

On March 12 the season was suspended for a minimum of 30 days due to concerns for player and fans health during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

On June 4, the league announced a return to play on July 11, 2020[4] and on July 2 the club announced its updated schedule.[5]

Season in Review

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Off-season and Pre-season

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The club completed its inaugural season by leading the league in attendance while qualifying for the last playoff spot in the western conference, although they fell in the play-in round to the Sacramento Republic. Their run to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open Cup saw them eliminate two established USLC clubs and two MLS clubs before falling to eventual runners-up Minnesota United FC.[6] One week after their elimination from the playoffs in October, the club announced that they would be retaining a majority (thirteen) of the players from the inaugural season roster. Fullback Ethen Sampson and midfielders Ken Akamatsu, Tommy Madden, and Toni Soler left the club at the expiration of their contracts after the 2019 season.[7] In November, the club announced that they had signed new contracts with two additional inaugural season players, midfielder Daniel Bruce[8] and defender Manny Padilla.[9] Santi Moar departed the club in December, moving to Four Corners Cup opponent Phoenix Rising FC.[10]

The club announced their first signing of the off-season, Amando Moreno, on December 5, followed by 2019 USL Cup winner Kalen Ryden on December 17.[11][12] January saw three additions to the squad in goalkeeper Philipp Beigl, forward Sammy Sergi, and defender David Najem.[13] On January 29, New Mexico United drew USL League One opponent Greenville Triumph SC in the Second Round of the U.S. Open Cup, to be played April 7.[14] The club announced the signing of midfielder Andrew Tinari on February 7, the day before a scheduled preseason friendly against Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[15] However, inclement weather in Colorado Springs precluded the team from travelling to Albuquerque, and the match was canceled, replaced by a 60-minute intrasquad scrimmage.[16] On February 12, 2019, top scorer Kevaughn Frater completed a move to Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC on a short-term contract.[17] The next day, French midfielder Joris Ahlinvi became the final preseason addition to the squad, after not signing with FC Cincinnati as 53rd overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.[18]

The club played preseason exhibitions against USL Championship opponents El Paso Locomotive, OKC Energy FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and USL League One Phoenix affiliate FC Tucson, all behind closed doors.[19]

Also during February, New Mexico state legislators approved a $4.1 million capital outlay to fund feasibility and design studies for a potential soccer-specific stadium in the city of Albuquerque.[20]

March

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New Mexico United began the 2020 competitive season away at fellow 2019 expansion team Austin Bold FC. New signings Najem, Ryden, Parkes, and Sergi all debuted in the eventual 1–0 loss.[21] Before the next scheduled match against FC Tulsa, on March 12 the season was suspended for 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[22] The next day, the U.S. Open Cup announced a temporary suspension of the competition.[23] The club's Second Round entrance against Greenville Triumph was therefore postponed indefinitely. On March 18, the suspension was extended until May 10 to comply with CDC recommendations.[24] As a result, games scheduled against FC Tulsa away on March 14, El Paso Locomotive FC at home on March 21, and Las Vegas Lights FC at home on March 25 were postponed.[25]

April

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All matches in April were postponed due to the suspension of play. Games scheduled against Colorado Springs Switchbacks away on April 4, LA Galaxy II at home on April 11, Sacramento Republic away on April 18, and Real Monarchs at home on April 25 were postponed.[25] On April 30, the USL again extended the suspension, this time without setting a firm return date.[26]

May

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All matches in May were postponed due to the suspension of play. Games scheduled against San Antonio FC away on May 9, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros away on May 16, Orange County SC at home on May 23, Portland Timbers 2 away on May 27, and away at Las Vegas Lights FC on May 30 were postponed.[25]

June

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The first three matches in June were postponed due to the suspension of play, including games scheduled against OKC Energy at home on June 10, Phoenix Rising at home on June 13, and Reno 1868 away on June 20.[25] On June 24, the USL released a revised competition format to play an abbreviated season, aiming to return in July. Teams would be drawn into eight regional groups of four or five teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the 2020 USL playoffs.[27] The following day, the club was placed into Group C with Colorado Springs Switchbacks, El Paso Locomotive, and Real Monarchs.[28]

July

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On July 2, the revised schedule was finalized to include inter-group matches against OKC Energy, Phoenix Rising, and Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[29] Before the season restarted, on July 9 New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the club would not play games or practice in New Mexico, as part of a wider moratorium on contact sports ordered in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[30] On July 11, New Mexico United resumed play at Colorado Springs Switchbacks in their second competitive match of 2020. Chris Wehan and Saalih Muhammad scored to earn a 2–1 win, the latter of which would win the league's online fan poll goal of the week award.[31] Wehan and Devon Sandoval scored in a 2–2 away draw at El Paso Locomotive on July 15, both scoring again in a 2–1 win in a repeat fixture ten days later. Sandoval won the club's second goal of the week in three for United's second in the latter match on July 24, which would end up being the winner.[32] Cody Mizell won the fan-selected save of the week award in the same game, saving from a headed corner kick.[33]

Two players left the club in July, one temporarily and one permanently. Goalkeeper Ben Beaury left on a season-long loan to Reno 1868 on July 6, leaving Philipp Beigl as second-choice behind Cody Mizell.[33] On July 25, the club released defender Manny Padilla following an investigation into a sexual misconduct case during Padilla's collegiate soccer career.[34][35]

August

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The club began August with a 3–0 away win over inter-group opponents OKC Energy. Wehan scored in his fourth consecutive game since the resumption of play, along with Amando Moreno and Joris Ahlinvi, the first two new signings to score for the club.[36] On August 8, the club played their second consecutive inter-group match away against Phoenix Rising. Romeo Parkes scored the opening goal in an eventual 5–2 loss, which included a Junior Flemmings hat-trick.[37]

Club

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Roster

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As of July 25, 2020[38]

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No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Season signed Previous club Apps. [note 1] Goals [note 2]
Goalkeepers
1 Cody Mizell United States GK (1991-09-30) September 30, 1991 (age 33) 2019 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies 57 0
18 Philipp Beigl Germany GK (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 32) 2020 Germany TSV Landsberg 0 0
Defenders
3 Austin Yearwood United States LB (1994-08-12) August 12, 1994 (age 30) 2019 United States Richmond Kickers 37 0
5 Josh Suggs United States LB/CB (1989-04-24) April 24, 1989 (age 35) 2019 United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks 44 1
6 David Najem Afghanistan RB/RM/LB (1992-05-26) May 26, 1992 (age 32) 2020 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies 13 0
15 Rashid Tetteh Ghana CB (1995-07-14) July 14, 1995 (age 29) 2019 United States High Point Panthers 43 0
17 Justin Schmidt United States LB/CB (1993-11-02) November 2, 1993 (age 31) 2019 United States Sacramento Republic 38 2
22 Kalen Ryden United States CB/LB (1991-01-29) January 29, 1991 (age 33) 2020 United States Real Monarchs 17 1
Midfielders
4 Sam Hamilton United States DM/CB (1995-07-26) July 26, 1995 (age 29) 2019 United States Colorado Rapids 39 2
7 Ryan Williams United States CM/AM (1996-10-11) October 11, 1996 (age 28) 2019 United States John Brown University Golden Eagles 31 2
8 Juan Pablo Guzmán Colombia DM/CM (1988-08-31) August 31, 1988 (age 36) 2019 United States Oklahoma City Energy 49 0
10 Amando Moreno United States LW/RW/AM (1995-09-10) September 10, 1995 (age 29) 2020 United States Chicago Fire 17 6
14 Chris Wehan United States LM/CM/AM/SS (1994-01-29) January 29, 1994 (age 30) 2019 United States San Jose Earthquakes 51 18
16 Saalih Muhammad United States CM/AM (1995-08-25) August 25, 1995 (age 29) 2019 United States Penn FC 42 1
20 Andrew Tinari United States CM/AM (1995-09-12) September 12, 1995 (age 29) 2020 United States Tampa Bay Rowdies 16 1
25 Daniel Bruce England RW/RM (1996-05-13) May 13, 1996 (age 28) 2019 United States UNC Charlotte 49ers 37 2
26 Joris Ahlinvi France CM/RW (1995-07-13) July 13, 1995 (age 29) 2020 United States Indiana Hoosiers 6 1
Forwards
9 Devon Sandoval United States CF (1991-06-16) June 16, 1991 (age 33) 2019 United States Atlanta United 2 52 20
19 David Estrada Mexico/United States CF/RW/RM (1988-02-04) February 4, 1988 (age 36) 2019 United States Tacoma Defiance 49 3
23 Sammy Sergi United States CF (1996-07-02) July 2, 1996 (age 28) 2020 United States Xavier Musketeers 6 0
27 Romeo Parkes Jamaica CF/LW/RW (1990-11-11) November 11, 1990 (age 33) 2020 Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers (loan) 16 2
  1. ^ All competitive matches; includes substitute appearances
  2. ^ Goals in all competitions

Transfers

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Transfers out

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Pos. No. Player To club Exit date Ref.
MF 20 United States Josh Goss Free agent Preseason [40]
MF 26 Japan Ken Akamatsu Free agent December 1, 2019 [41]
MF 23 United States Tommy Madden Free agent December 1, 2019 [41]
MF 6 Spain Toni Soler Free agent December 1, 2019 [41]
DF 2 South Africa Ethen Sampson Free agent December 1, 2019 [41]
FW 11 Spain Santi Moar United States Phoenix Rising FC December 3, 2019 [10]
FW 10 Jamaica Kevaughn Frater India Bengaluru FC February 12, 2020 [42]
DF 24 United States Manny Padilla Released from contract July 25, 2020 [43]

Loans out

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Pos. No. Player To club Start Date End Date Ref.
GK 12 United States Ben Beaury United States Reno 1868 FC July 6, 2020 End of season [44]

Transfers in

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Pos. No. Player From club Date Ref.
FW 10 United States Amando Moreno United States Chicago Fire FC December 5, 2019 [11]
DF 22 United States Kalen Ryden United States Real Monarchs December 19, 2019 [12]
GK 18 Germany Philipp Beigl Free agent January 16, 2020 [13]
FW 23 United States Sammy Sergi United States Xavier Musketeers
DF 6 Afghanistan David Najem United States Tampa Bay Rowdies January 31, 2020 [45]
MF 20 United States Andrew Tinari February 7, 2020 [15]
MF 26 France Joris Ahlinvi Free agent February 13, 2020 [46]

Loans in

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Pos. No. Player From club Start Date End Date Ref.
FW 27 Jamaica Romeo Parkes Republic of Ireland Sligo Rovers January 3, 2020 End of season [47][48]

Competitions

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Exhibition

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February 8 Preseason New Mexico United v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Albuquerque, New Mexico
12:00 pm Report Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex
Note: Match canceled. Colorado Springs was unable to travel due to weather.
February 8 Preseason Team Somos 0–0
(4–2 p)		 Team Unidos Albuquerque, New Mexico
12:00 pm Report Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex
Attendance: 2,147
Penalties
Note: Intrasquad scrimmage to replace canceled match vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Played in two 30-minute halves.
February 15 Preseason El Paso Locomotive FC 1–4 New Mexico United El Paso, Texas
Zola 2nd half' Report Parkes 5'
Makinde 35' (o.g.)
Sergi 2nd half'
Sergi 80'		 Stadium: Westside Training Fields
Attendance: Closed-door
February 26 Preseason Phoenix Rising FC 0–1 New Mexico United Tucson, Arizona
Report Wehan 37' Stadium: Kino North Stadium
Attendance: Closed to the public
February 28 Preseason FC Tucson 2-0 New Mexico United Tucson, Arizona
trialist 70'
Adams 80'		 Stadium: Kino North Stadium
Attendance: Closed to the public

USL Championship

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Main article: 2020 USL Championship season

Standings — Group C

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
1 El Paso Locomotive FC 16 9 5 2 24 14 +10 32 2.00 Advance to USL Championship Playoffs
2 New Mexico United 15 8 3 4 23 17 +6 27 1.80
3 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 16 2 7 7 19 28 −9 13 0.81
4 Real Monarchs 16 3 2 11 14 25 −11 11 0.69
Source: USL

Position by round

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ResultLWDWWLWWWDLWL-DW
Position3221111111112222
Updated to match(es) played on August 8, 2020. Source: Match reports
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Match results

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On January 9, 2020, the USL announced the 2020 season schedule.[49]

March 7 1 Austin Bold FC 1–0 New Mexico United Austin, TX
6:30 PM MDT Twumasi Yellow card 37'
Lima 52' (pen.)
Troncoso Yellow card 77'
Báez Yellow card 85'		 Report Najem Yellow card 77' Stadium: Bold Stadium
Attendance: 2,496
Referee: Malik Badawi

In the preparations for the resumption of league play following the shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the remainder of United's schedule was announced on July 2.[50]

July 11 2  Four Corners Cup Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1–2 New Mexico United Colorado Springs, CO
6:00 PM MDT Daniels 45+2' Report Muhammad 25'
Wehan Yellow card 56', 87'		 Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
July 15 3 El Paso Locomotive FC 2–2 New Mexico United El Paso, TX
8:00 PM MDT Rebellón Yellow card 37'
Salgado Yellow card 40', 43'
Fox 45+5'
Jérôme Yellow card 84'
Mares Yellow card 90+6'		 Report Wehan 11'
Tinari Yellow card 49'
Parkes Yellow card 53'
Sandoval 76' (pen.)		 Stadium: Southwest University Park
Referee: Chris Ruska
July 24 4 El Paso Locomotive FC 1–2 New Mexico United El Paso, TX
7:30 PM MDT Beckie Yellow card 69'
Gómez 86' (pen.), Yellow card 87'
N'Toko Yellow card 90+6'		 Report Wehan 35'
Sandoval 45+4'
Guzmán Yellow card 76'
Mizell Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Southwest University Park
Referee: Matthew Thompson
August 1 5 OKC Energy FC 0–3 New Mexico United Oklahoma City, OK
6:00 PM MDT Ibeagha Yellow card 86'
Chavez Yellow card 87'		 Report Moreno 31'
Wehan 45+3'
Mizell Yellow card 82'
Ahlinvi 90+4'		 Stadium: Taft Stadium
Attendance: 1,582
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
August 8 6  Four Corners Cup Phoenix Rising FC 5–2 New Mexico United Scottsdale, AZ
7:30 PM MST Flemmings 17', 73', 86'
Dadashov 22'
Cochran 52'
Lambert Yellow card 57'
Calistri Yellow card 80'		 Report Parkes 5'
Guzmán Yellow card 45+1'
Tinari 59'
Moreno Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Casino Arizona Field
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
August 15 7  Four Corners Cup Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 0–1 New Mexico United Colorado Springs, CO
3:00 PM MDT Rubio Yellow card 63'
Ferreira Yellow card 90+4'		 Report Tinari Yellow card 30'
Wehan 45'
Najem Yellow card 66'
Ryden Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Malik Badawi
August 19 8  Four Corners Cup Real Monarchs 0–2 New Mexico United Sandy, UT
8:00 PM MDT Powder Yellow card 45+3' Report Ryden 38'
Muhammad Yellow card 42'
Williams Yellow card 42'
Moreno 68'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 465
Referee: Matthew Thompson
August 22 9  Four Corners Cup Real Monarchs 1–2 New Mexico United Sandy, UT
8:00 PM MDT Sierakowski 53' Report Moreno 5', Yellow card 45'
Tetteh Yellow card 29'
Wehan 48'
Guzmán Yellow card 55'
Ryden Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 570
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
August 29 10  Four Corners Cup Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1–1 New Mexico United Colorado Springs, CO
5:00 PM MDT Lewis Yellow card 54'
Daniels 59'		 Report Tinari Yellow card 37'
Moreno 54' (pen.)
Williams Yellow card 65' Yellow-red card 75'
Mizell Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Weidner Field
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Farhad Dadkho
September 5 11 El Paso Locomotive FC 3–2 New Mexico United El Paso, TX
7:30 PM MDT King 25', Yellow card 40'
Yearwood 60' (o.g.)
Fox Yellow card 82'
Mares 88'
Beckie Yellow card 90'		 Report Estrada 13', Yellow card 44'
Sandoval 41', Yellow card 52'
Muhammad Yellow card 70'
Wehan Yellow card 89'		 Stadium: Southwest University Park
Attendance: 1,519
Referee: Malik Badawi
September 12 12  Four Corners Cup Real Monarchs 0–2 New Mexico United Herriman, Utah
12:00 PM MDT Giménez Yellow card 23'
Vázquez Yellow card 54'
Moberg Yellow card 66'		 Report Tinari Yellow card 30'
Moreno 40', 65'
Guzmán Yellow card 90+2'		 Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
Referee: Elvis Osmanovic
September 19 13  Four Corners Cup New Mexico United 1–2 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Albuquerque, NM
3:30 PM MDT Sandoval 28'
Moreno Yellow card 64'		 Report Volesky 45+1' (pen.), Yellow card 45+2'
Ferreira 48'
Daniels Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex
Referee: Elton Garcia
September 23 14 New Mexico United P–P Rio Grande Valley FC Toros Albuquerque, NM
TBA PM MDT Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex
Note: Match postponed due to a positive covid-19 test in the RGVFC organization.[51]
September 26 15 New Mexico United 0–0 El Paso Locomotive FC Albuquerque, NM
7:30 PM MDT Borelli Yellow card 28'
Rebellón Yellow card 41'
Ryan Yellow card 52'
Carrijó Yellow card 68'		 Report Moreno Yellow card 36'
Tetteh Yellow card 88'		 Stadium: UNM Soccer Complex
Attendance: 1,669
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
September 30 16  Four Corners Cup Real Monarchs 0–1 New Mexico United Herriman, Utah
7:30 PM MDT Flores Yellow card 17'
Moberg Yellow card 23'
Ávila Yellow card 29'
Jasso Yellow card 62'		 Report Bruce Yellow card 27'
Muhammad Yellow card 38'
Ryden Yellow card 46'
Ahlinvi 57'		 Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
Attendance: 396
Referee: Chris Ruska

USL Cup Playoffs

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October 10 Conf. Quarterfinals San Antonio FC 0–1 New Mexico United San Antonio, Texas
7:00 PM MDT Taintor Yellow card 51'
PC Yellow card 104'
Bailone Yellow card 105+1'
Parano Yellow card 115'		 Report Moreno Yellow card 48'
Wehan 101', Yellow card 105+2'
Mizell Yellow card 103'
Suggs Yellow card 104'
Tinari Yellow card 105+3'
Guzmán Yellow card 107'		 Stadium: Toyota Field
Attendance: 2,175
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
October 17 Conf. Semifinals El Paso Locomotive FC 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)		 New Mexico United El Paso, Texas
7:30 PM MDT Mares 30'
Borelli Yellow card 50'
Gómez Yellow card 52'
Diaz Yellow card 112'		 Report Hamilton Yellow card 38'
Moreno Yellow card 53'
Parkes 90+5'		 Stadium: Southwest University Park
Attendance: 1,659
Referee: Jon Freemon
Penalties
Borelli soccer ball with check mark
Ross soccer ball with check mark
Ryan soccer ball with check mark
Robinson soccer ball with check mark
Zola soccer ball with check mark		 soccer ball with check mark Sandoval
soccer ball with check mark Wehan
soccer ball with check mark Ryden
soccer ball with red X Parkes

Four Corners Cup

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Main article: Four Corners Cup

On June 24, the league announced the structure of its Return To Play format, separating the league into eight separate groups for regional competitions.[52] Unfortunately, Phoenix was combined with the southern California clubs into Group B, while the other three cup competitors were combined with El Paso into Group C, making a full cup competition impossible for the year.[53] Matches between Four Corners clubs are identified but no cup will be awarded in 2020.

Statistics

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As of October 18, 2020[54]

Outfield players

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# Pos. Name GP GS Min. Goals Assists A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off
3 DF United States Austin Yearwood 15 15 1409 0 0 0 0
4 DF United States Sam Hamilton 14 10 1032 0 0 1 0
5 DF United States Josh Suggs 14 12 1171 0 1 1 0
6 DF Afghanistan David Najem 13 7 719 0 0 2 0
7 MF United States Ryan Williams 14 2 326 0 0 1 1
8 MF Colombia Juan Pablo Guzmán 15 14 1123 0 0 5 0
9 FW United States Devon Sandoval 14 12 1113 4 1 1 0
10 FW United States Amando Moreno 17 15 1236 6 4 6 0
14 MF United States Chris Wehan 15 15 1319 7 5 3 0
15 DF Ghana Rashid Tetteh 10 5 415 0 0 2 0
16 MF United States Saalih Muhammad 14 9 825 1 1 3 0
17 DF United States Justin Schmidt 1 1 90 0 0 0 0
19 FW United StatesMexico David Estrada 15 3 501 1 2 1 0
20 MF United States Andrew Tinari 16 14 1194 1 0 5 0
22 DF United States Kalen Ryden 17 17 1530 1 0 3 0
23 FW United States Samson Sergi 6 0 71 0 0 0 0
25 MF England Daniel Bruce 15 7 655 0 1 1 0
26 MF France Joris Ahlinvi 6 2 186 2 0 0 0
27 FW Jamaica Romeo Parkes 16 8 720 2 1 1 0
— MF United States Manny Padilla[note 1] 2 2 180 0 0 0 0

Notes

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  1. ^ Player left the club before the conclusion of the 2020 season.

Goalkeepers

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# Name GP GS Min. SV GA GAA SO A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off
1 United States Cody Mizell 17 17 1530 32 18 1.059 7 4 0
18 Germany Philipp Beigl 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0

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