Justin Portillo Wins Newcomer of the Year Award
Published on October 25, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release
New Mexico United is excited to announce the winner of the first 2022 End-of-Year Player Award. In his first season with the Black & Yellow, Justin Portillo is the winner of the 2022 Newcomer-of-the-Year Award. Portillo was an instant leader on and off the pitch for United upon his arrival, his season included:
A club-high 8 goals scored
A club-high 5 assists
A club-high 63 chances created
A club-high 1,616 passes completed
34 matches played/32 starts
2,812 minutes played
22 shots
Awards were voted on by fans, media, and club staff. The remaining award-winners will be announced throughout the week.
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