NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF LUKE SANFORD TO FIRST ASSISTANT COACH

Albuquerque, NM New Mexico United is thrilled to announce that the club has promoted Luke Sanford to the role of First Assistant Coach for the United First Team. Sanford - who came aboard in January of 2022 - has served in many roles and taken on many responsibilities with the Black & Yellow, serving as an assistant with the First Team, Head Coach of the United Academy, Head Coach of the United U-23’s, and Academy Director in his 2+ years with the club.

“Luke has proven himself to be a terrific leader, and a wonderful soccer mind,” said United Sporting Director Itamar Keinan. “He - alongside our technical staff - are poised to get the most out of this great crop of players in 2024. We are thrilled to see him continue to grow and push this club toward major honors.”

Sanford has won titles at the collegiate and USL League 2 levels, and has helped turn the United Academy program into a juggernaut - qualifying for the USL Academy Finals in every season of their existence.

Sanford has already begun working in his new role, as the United First Team began training just a few days ago.