On the latest episode of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Joe Malfa, filling in for Devon Kerr, welcome New Mexico United midfielder Cristian Nava to the show to discuss how he restarted his career after two ACL surgeries, the importance of his mother throughout his rehab period and original interest in soccer, and where New Mexico stands as the race for the playoffs heats up. Watts and Malfa also discuss recent signings in the USL, the complicated playoff picture as well as the battle for the Players’ Shield, Portland Hearts of Pine’s new stadium announcement, and the high-scoring instant classic that took place between Louisville City FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. #usl #uslonyoutube #soccerliveshere Sign up for our newsletters: https://www.uslchampionship.com/newsl... https://www.uslsuperleague.com/newsle... https://uslsoccer.com/ For more content and social media: USL Championship https://linktr.ee/UnitedSoccerLeague USL League One https://linktr.ee/uslleagueone Gainbridge Super League https://linktr.ee/GainbridgeSuperLeague USL W League https://linktr.ee/USLWLeague USL League Two https://linktr.ee/uslleaguetwo USL HQ https://linktr.ee/USLHQ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:06 - Orange County's "Quiet" 9-Game Unbeaten Streak 00:05:03 - Signings and Injury Updates 00:09:48 - Jean Mota and Sporting JAX 00:13:01 - New Stadium for Portland Hearts of Pine 00:15:12 - Vermont Green FC's USL League Two Championship 00:17:00 - Rowdies vs. Lou City Recap: "The Thrilla in Gasparilla" 00:26:30 - 2025 Championship Final Rematch 00:26:50 - Birmingham and Loudoun Sneaking Up the Standings 00:28:46 - Rest of Week 21 Results 00:32:06 - Eloy Room Continues to Make Headlines 00:32:38 - Charleston Routes Brooklyn 00:33:53 - New Mexico United's Christian Nava Joins the Show 00:34:45 - Beginnings in Soccer 00:36:27 - Joining his Hometown Team 00:38:44 - Favorite Player Growing Up 00:40:37 - Joining New Mexico United's Academy 00:41:46 - Back-to-back ACL Injuries 00:45:25 - Finding Love for the Game Again 00:46:57 - Return to Pro Soccer 00:48:29 - Prinx Tires USL Cup Optimism 00:50:23 - Week 22 Matches to Watch