.... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ....
New Mexico United’s Michael Azira, far right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Colorado Springs. (Roberto E. Rosales/Journal)
There may be something of a flashback in progress when New Mexico United hosts the Charleston Battery on Monday night.
Not only do Charleston and New Mexico sport the same primary uniform colors, black and yellow, but a significant number of United players and coaches have history with both USL Championship franchises.
NMU head coach Troy Lesesne both played and served as an assistant for the Battery. United assistant Zach Prince, midfielder Micheal Azira and goalkeeper Alex Tambakis all played for Charleston, the former two winning a league title there in 2012.
Three students are first ever to earn Seal of Biliteracy at MACS
nny360.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nny360.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Three students are first ever to earn Seal of Biliteracy at Mexico school district
nny360.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nny360.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
PHOTOS: Mexico High School 2021 graduation ceremony
nny360.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nny360.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.