Suggs, Sandoval, Ryden named captains for United

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- New Mexico United named their captains for the 2021 season.

Josh Suggs, a native of Las Cruces, was voted to lead the team for the third year in a row.

"If you were in our locker room every day, you would see that there’s so much leadership," Suggs said. "There’s so many big personalities, there’s so many leaders that we have should be able to represent those guys. It’s just a huge honor."

Devon Sandoval, who graduated from Eldorado High School, and Kaylen Ryden will also serve as team captains.

"It’s a privilege, and it’s something I don’t take lightly, you know," Sandoval said. "There’s a responsibility, you know? This team is full of leaders, and people I have a lot of respect for."

United kicks off the season in Texas with RGV FC Saturday at 6:30 p.m.