RUNNERS GEARING UP FOR SEASON 5 WITH OPEN TRYOUTS

Rio Rancho, NM (September 20, 2023) – The New Mexico Runners are gearing up for their 5th season and are
looking for local talent to compete in the Major Arena Soccer League. Tryouts are set for those who are
interested in a chance to secure a roster spot on New Mexico’s first Major Arena Soccer League Team in the
2023-24 season.

The tryout is slated for two days at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Saturday September 23rd with check in
beginning at 12:00 PM MT and Sunday September 24th with check in starting at 10 AM MT. Athletes should
expect to workout for about 2 hours each day.

Interested athletes can register online. Early bird registration online is $40 and it will be $50 the day of at the
door. If you have any questions regarding the tryouts, call the Runners office at 505-663-7786. Must be 18
years or older to participate. USL soccer Hall of Fame Inductee and Head Coach Steve Famiglietta will be
overseeing the tryout along with his coaching staff to find some outstanding talent in our community.

“It’s incredible that we’re heading into season 5 of this exciting game. I look forward to seeing what talent we
will find that can compete at this level.” Said Famiglietta.

The fifth season for the New Mexico Runners will kick off in December and they will play all home games at the
Rio Rancho Events Center. Season tickets are now on sale, starting as low as $80 for all home games and can
be purchased online. New Mexico’s schedule will be released by the league within the next couple of weeks.

Who: New Mexico Runners, New Mexico’s first Major Arena Soccer League team.
What: Arena soccer tryouts.
When: Saturday September 23rd, 1:00 pm. Check-in at 12:00 pm. Sunday September 24th, 11:00 am.
Check-in at 10:00 am.
Where: Rio Rancho Events Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.

Online tryout registration can be found here: https://www.newmexicorunners.com/tryout
Tryout is open to the public and all media outlets are invited to attend to interview our head coach and
potential players.

The New Mexico Runners are New Mexico’s arena soccer team based in Rio Rancho, NM and current
members of Major Arena Soccer League (MASL2). The Runners play their home games at Rio Rancho Events
Center and season 5 season tickets are on sale NOW by calling 505.663.7RUN (7786). For more information
on the Runners, visit http://www.newmexicorunners.com as well as LIKE, FOLLOW and SHARE on social
media at @nmrunners.

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