
New Mexico United & the Somos Unidos Foundation Announce Twentieth Academy Signing, Albuquerque Native Mikah Madrid
April 27, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New Mexico United News Release
Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce the signing of the twentieth Academy player in their history. Midfielder Mikah Madrid will join the New Mexico United Academy Team for the 2021 season. Madrid has played club soccer for NM Rush, and high school soccer for La Cueva.
"Mikah is a special player that we're very excited to welcome to our club," said New Mexico United Academy Head Coach Paul Leese. "He proudly wears the shield and represents our state as we show what New Mexico has to offer, around the nation."
Madrid's favorite soccer team is Barcelona and his favorite player is Lionel Messi. Madrid, 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 Mikah or any of our Academy players/programs, please visit: https://forms.gle/obwQX9a6ZYrGGtQz5
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