New Mexico United announced on Thursday that they have signed former Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett for the remainder of the season. Blackett's new side is based in Albuquerque and competes in the USL Championship, the second division of American football after MLS. Blackett, who made 11 appearances for United after being handed his debut by Louis van Gaal in 2014, was thrust into the first-team set-up due to the side's injury crisis. He was sent out on loan to Celtic in August 2015 before signing a four-year contract with Reading the following season. He was ultimately dropped by Louis van Gaal following the return to fitness of his team-mates and later revealed he made a 'selfish decision' to leave.

Source: Metro April 06, 2026 16:33 UTC