ALBUQUERQUE, NM (April 30, 2019) – Our hearts go out to our hometown teammate and defender, Justin Schmidt, who lost his father in an automobile accident near Medicine Bow, Wyoming last Saturday night. Justin’s mother, who was also injured in the accident, continues to recover at the Wyoming Medical Center. Justin Schmidt has been a powerful and positive member of our team, and our thoughts and prayers are with Justin and his entire family.
“We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Justin Schmidt's father, Jonathan David Schmidt. Undoubtedly, this is an extremely difficult time for the Schmidt family and while we can't remove the pain associated with this tragedy, we can provide great support and comfort,” said Head Coach Troy Lesesne. “The culture and community of our club is something we all take great pride in and it's in times like these that we band together even more as a support system for one of our own during his time of need. We love you, Justin!”
“We are shaken and saddened by the news of Jonathan Schmidt’s accident and passing. Our team and our entire community stand with Justin and his family. We are praying for his mother, Jeaneece Schmidt, and will do everything we can to support her full recovery,” said New Mexico United Owner and CEO Peter Trevisani.
New Mexico United players plan to play in honor of the Schmidt family at Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo match. Players will be wearing armbands in unity with their teammate.
New Mexico United asks that Justin Schmidt and family be given their privacy in their time of need.
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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. The New Mexico United inaugural season kicks off on March 9, 2019, at Isotopes Park.
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.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (April 30, 2019) – Our hearts go out to our hometown teammate and defender, Justin Schmidt, who lost his father in an automobile accident near Medicine Bow, Wyoming last Saturday night. Justin’s mother, who was also injured in the accident, continues to recover at the Wyoming Medical Center. Justin Schmidt has been a powerful and positive member of our team, and our thoughts and prayers are with Justin and his entire family.
“We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Justin Schmidt’s father, Jonathan David Schmidt. Undoubtedly, this is an extremely difficult time for the Schmidt family and while we can’t remove the pain associated with this tragedy, we can provide great support and comfort,” said Head Coach Troy Lesesne. “The culture and community of our club is something we all take great pride in and it’s in times like these that we band together even more as a support system for one of our own during his time of need. We love you, Justin!”
“We are shaken and saddened by the news of Jonathan Schmidt’s accident and passing. Our team and our entire community stand with Justin and his family. We are praying for his mother, Jeaneece Schmidt, and will do everything we can to support her full recovery,” said New Mexico United Owner and CEO Peter Trevisani.
New Mexico United players plan to play in honor of the Schmidt family at Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo match. Players will be wearing armbands in unity with their teammate.
New Mexico United asks that Justin Schmidt and family be given their privacy in their time of need.
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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. The New Mexico United inaugural season kicks off on March 9, 2019, at Isotopes Park.
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.
