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New Mexico United has become the latest professional US football team to sign up SeatGeek as its ticketing partner.<\/p>\n
The deal with the US state\u2019s first professional football franchise is SeatGeek\u2019s fifth in the second-tier United Soccer League (USL). SeatGeek is also partnered with seven top-tier Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs.<\/p>\n
NMU supporters will be able to use the SeatGeek app to find and purchase seats, manage tickets and scan directly into the 13,500-capacity Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque. SeatGeek\u2019s Rally technology also offers fans personalised features like local weather updates, driving directions to the stadium, and the ability to grab a ride-share to the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re building a community culture around the beautiful game of soccer in New Mexico, and to do that, we need the best technology available to bring that enduring fan experience to life,\u201d said Ron Patel, NMU\u2019s chief business officer.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeatGeek has made a name for itself globally, within US soccer and UK football circles, and their impressive track record of building fan-focused technology makes them a perfect match for our supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n
NMU will also benefit from front- and back-office operations technology with Unify, the platform\u2019s backend technology that helps clubs manage inventory more efficiently while providing data and insights to capture better economics from each event.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur success in soccer and beyond is a testament to the technology we\u2019ve built,\u201d said Jeff Ianello, EVP of client partnerships at SeatGeek. \u201cWe\u2019re simplifying and modernising the live event experience, and that really resonates with forward-thinking clubs like New Mexico United. Together, we\u2019ll ensure that New Mexicans who enter Isotopes Park have an unforgettable match day experience throughout their entire fan journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
SeatGeek\u2019s clients include half of the English Premier League\u2019s clubs including Liverpool and Manchester City. The platform\u2019s other USL partners include Hartford Athletic, Charleston Battery, Louisville City FC, and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.<\/p>\n