NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico United announced on Thursday that Chris Gloster will return to the club for the 2025 season. The midfielder/defender has signed a new contact that will keep him with the black and yellow. Story continues below Community: Pillar of Albuquerque cycling community killed in hit and run Entertainment: ABQ city councilors request funding for playscape at balloon museum Crime: Will Couy Griffin accept a pardon for his Jan. 6th conviction? Gloster joined United ahead of the 2024 season and ended the year with 48 clearances, 24 interceptions and 109 duels won. "Looking back on my career, I was in two youth world cups, played overseas, and I think having to come to a place like this to bounce back and to prove to everyone that I still am the person that I used to be, it was amazing. So, I am so happy that I can come back and play in front of those fans again and give my all for those fans again for another year." As a team, United finished the 2024 season with the most wins, points and table placement in club history. Gloster believes the team can reach those heights again in 2025 and wants to play a bigger role on offense. "Last year I helped the team out a lot defensively but now the next step for me is being able to convert in the final 3rd, whether its a cross, a final pass, or a goal. You know, I think those are my individual goals for this year." New Mexico United begins the 2025 season in March.