New Mexico United won big in the City Council on Monday.An appeal from neighbors to stop the team from building the stadium was rejected by a vote of 8-1.Deep dive: Target 7 InvestigatesBut, the fight might not be over and it could be years before the soccer team is playing in a new venue.“In a perfect world, we’d be playing in 2026 in a brand new stadium,” said David Wiese-Carl, a team spokesman.But it might not be a perfect world.Within 30 days the neighbors could file an appeal to the district court and if they do it could take years.I wouldn’t be surprised if they file an appeal,” said former Albuquerque City Councilor Pat Davis. “If for nothing else than to drag this process out a little longer and hope that United would change their mind.”Davis used to sit in on several land use hearings.”Sometimes it’s a gas station. Sometimes …