ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico United announced on Wednesday the club had signed winger Luiz Fernando ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

The Brazilian winger joins United having spent the past three seasons with Memphis 901 FC, where he recorded 15 goals, 10 assists and 103 chances created in 86 appearances. In the past campaign he notched three goals and two assists in 2,100 minutes of action while approaching a single-season career high with 40 chances created.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Fernando to New Mexico, and can’t wait to see the impact that he will make on and off the pitch,” said United Sporting Director Itamar Keinan. “He is a difference-maker on the wing, who I have admired throughout his time in the USL Championship. His impact will be terrific in the Black & Yellow.”

Prior to joining 901 FC, Fernando competed in the Championship for the Richmond Kickers and Atlanta United 2. He has recorded 197 appearances and 13,264 minutes across the regular season and playoffs, logging 23 goals and 20 assists overall in his career.