(March 26, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce the signing of the fifteenth Academy player in their history. Goalkeeper Andres Vela Saenz will join the New Mexico United Academy Team for the 2021 season. Pena has played club soccer for NM Rush and high school soccer with Volcano Vista.
“Andres has played in NM Rush for the last four years,” said Vela Saenz’s NM Rush coach Justin Sells. “I feel Andres is one of the best 04B goalkeepers in the region. He has great communication and organizational ability for a player his age. He is a natural shot stopper and has great technical skill with his feet, which helps him and his team in building out of the back, as well as providing very good distribution.”
Saenz’s favorite soccer team is Tottenham Hotspur and his favorite player is Hugo Lloris. Saenz, like every player in New Mexico United’s Academy, will be fully scholarshipped into the program. These scholarships include registration, travel, equipment, and coaching costs. No player will have to pay a cent to compete in New Mexico United’s academy. These scholarships are made possible through the Somos Unidos Foundation and the generosity of community partners and individuals.
To learn more about the New Mexico United academy, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/academy
If you are interested in sponsoring Andres or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About New Mexico United Academy
New Mexico United Academy kicks off in 2021, and will provide the highest level of youth soccer instruction and training at no cost to any participant. Travel, equipment, training and registration are all included in scholarships provided for each participant. To learn more about our goal of providing the best possible soccer education for every New Mexican, visit somosunidosfoundation.org/academy
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
(March 26, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce the signing of the fifteenth Academy player in their history. Goalkeeper Andres Vela Saenz will join the New Mexico United Academy Team for the 2021 season. Pena has played club soccer for NM Rush and high school soccer with Volcano Vista.
“Andres has played in NM Rush for the last four years,” said Vela Saenz’s NM Rush coach Justin Sells. “I feel Andres is one of the best 04B goalkeepers in the region. He has great communication and organizational ability for a player his age. He is a natural shot stopper and has great technical skill with his feet, which helps him and his team in building out of the back, as well as providing very good distribution.”
Saenz’s favorite soccer team is Tottenham Hotspur and his favorite player is Hugo Lloris. Saenz, like every player in New Mexico United’s Academy, will be fully scholarshipped into the program. These scholarships include registration, travel, equipment, and coaching costs. No player will have to pay a cent to compete in New Mexico United’s academy. These scholarships are made possible through the Somos Unidos Foundation and the generosity of community partners and individuals.
To learn more about the New Mexico United academy, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/academy
If you are interested in sponsoring Andres or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About New Mexico United Academy
New Mexico United Academy kicks off in 2021, and will provide the highest level of youth soccer instruction and training at no cost to any participant. Travel, equipment, training and registration are all included in scholarships provided for each participant. To learn more about our goal of providing the best possible soccer education for every New Mexican, visit somosunidosfoundation.org/academy
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
