Barbadian forward Niall Reid-Stephen will be taking his talents to Albuquerque after he signed for New Mexico United for an undisclosed fee ahead of the 2026 United Soccer League (USL) Championship season.
The 24-year-old’s move from South Georgia Tormenta FC equals the record fee paid by a USL Championship club to a USL League One side and is awaiting league and federation approval.
Reid-Stephen tormented the USL League One last season, scoring 13 goals and registering seven assists on his way to being named in the 2025 USL League One All-League First team in his debut season. He also recorded three goals and one assist for Tormenta in the US Open Cup and USL Cup.
Speaking about his new signing, New Mexico United Sporting Director Itamar Keinan said, “Niall is someone we have been monitoring for a long time, and I am thrilled that we were able to bring him to our club. He is an exciting player and a real attacking threat, and I look forward to seeing him score goals in front of our fans.”
Primarily operating as a right winger, Reid-Stephen helped spark South Georgia’s late-season run into the postseason as the side won eight of its last nine outings to close the League One regular season, recording goal contributions in eight consecutive games before the final game of the campaign. His underlying numbers further highlight his impact. He maintained an impressive 59.2% shooting accuracy, created 36 chances, and demonstrated a strong defensive work rate, winning 16 tackles at a 72.7% success rate. The Barbadian’s final goal contribution of the season came in October, when he assisted Sebastien Vivas for Tormenta’s third goal in a 4–1 victory over Spokane Velocity at Legacy Early College Field.
On the international stage, Reid-Stephen has also been a top contributor for Barbados Men’s National Team, recording 11 goals and five assists in 22 appearances for his country. (JC)
