EL PASO, Texas – A fireworks show was provided to fans after Saturday night’s Locomotive FC home match against New Mexico United. But Dylan Mares thought he’d give the show a head start. Mares scored two second half goals, one minute apart, to propel El Paso Locomotive FC past rival New Mexico United in front
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Edinburg, TEXAS – Sooner or later, the El Paso Locomotive engine would run out of gas. On a rainy night in Edinburg, Locomotive FC suffered their first defeat of the season 3-2 at the hands of division rival Rio Grande Valley Toros FC. The two clubs went to the halftime period tied at 1-1, but
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC has signed midfielder Sebastian Velasquez to a multi-year contract, pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. “We are very happy to welcome back Sebastian into our group,” stated Mark Lowry, Locomotive Head Coach and Technical Director. “There is no doubt Sebastian has
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EL PASO, Texas – If you ask their head coach, Saturday’s match vs. Colorado Springs was a game Locomotive FC should have won. But it ended as a game that El Paso didn’t lose, playing Colorado Springs Switchbacks to a 1-1 draw in front of 6,589 on Saturday night at Southwest University Park. Macca King’s
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC earned a full three points with 2-0 victory over Eastern Conference foe Indy Eleven on Wednesday. Midfielder Nick Ross got the ball rolling early with a goal in the second minute while Midfielder Diego Luna recorded his second goal in as many starts in the 49’.
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC makes its return to Southwest University Park where it is currently undefeated in the last 11 games (9-0-2) to host Indy Eleven of the Eastern Conference. Kickoff is set for Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. MT. Tickets are available for purchase online or by phone
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC claimed all three points on the road with a 1-0 win over Austin Bold at Bold Stadium on Thursday. Midfielder Diego Luna recorded his first professional goal in his first career start while Goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas saved the one Austin Bold shot on target to keep his third
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EL PASO, Texas – There’s no place like home, and Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer is returning to his home club. Team officials confirm to ABC-7 that the star goalie has rejoined the team following his two week loan to MLS club, the Portland Timbers. The Timbers were in need of a goalie at the
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EL PASO, Texas – In comparison with most kids his age, Diego Luna’s summer job is pretty exciting. At 17 years old, he’s the youngest player in El Paso Locomotive FC history. He may be a bit out of place in a locker room of seasoned veterans but on the field, his talent is advance
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EL PASO, Texas – Attendance for future El Paso Chihuahuas baseball games and El Paso Locomotive FC soccer matches will be allowed at 100% capacity at Southwest University Park, officials announced Monday. Capacity at the downtown sports venue that is home to the two teams had been capped at 70%. “The El Paso region has made
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EL PASO, Texas – It was rather dry 90 minutes of soccer Saturday night at Southwest University Park. Fortunately for Locomotive FC, the opening 30 seconds provided all the fireworks needed for Mark Lowry and company as Luis Solignac’s opening minute goal off a botched RGV communication gave Locomotive their first victory of the 2021
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC has signed Minnesota United goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas on loan, pending league and federation approval. “As we enter a period of uncertainty with lots of games coming up and the transfer window closing on June 1, it was important for us to cover all possibilities,” started Mark Lowry, Locomotive
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC has signed former Reno 1868 FC starting goalkeeper Benjamin Beaury for the 2021 USL Championship season, the club announced today. The signing is pending league and federation approval. “Bringing Ben on board makes a lot of sense in the current situation,” explained Head Coach and Technical Director, Mark
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(Courtesy: Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today it has signed Borderland native, forward Ricardo Zacarías, pending league and federation approval. “Ricardo is fully deserving of his place on this team,” said Mark Lowry, Locomotive Head Coach and Technical Director. “He has worked incredibly hard over preseason and has shown an incredible team-first
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – Southwest University Park announced Wednesday that facial coverings would no longer be required at El Paso Chihuahuas baseball games and El Paso Locomotive FC soccer matches for fans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Facial coverings were still being recommended for those who are not vaccinated, park officials said. They added that hand
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer will remain a Portland Timber for a while longer. Locomotive FC head coach, Mark Lowry, says Ketterer will remain with the MLS club for at least another week. Ketterer is on a short term deal with the Portland Timbers because the Timbers have had
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SAN JOSE, California – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer is technically on loan with the Portland Timbers. But after his dazzling performance in his MLS debut Saturday, the Timbers might not want to give him back. Ketterer produced a clean sheet and a penalty save of MLS all-time leading goal scorer Chris Wondolowski
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Locomotive FC will be without one their goalkeepers for a short while. Thursday, the Locomotive FC approved a short-term deal to send goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers FC. The Timbers have had a string of injuries at the goalkeeper position and are in need
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EL PASO, Texas – The crowd at Southwest University Park was capped at 70% for Saturday night’s season-opener vs. New Mexico United. But from the constant sound and energy, it felt a lot like 100%. Playing in front of more than half capacity for the first time in two years, Locomotive FC started slow but
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive may have only come away with a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United on Saturday night, but the real victory was having fans in the stands at 70% capacity for the first time in two years at Southwest University Park. There were first-timers, die-hards and some even
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EL PASO, Texas – On gamedays, it’s tough to miss Church Bar in downtown El Paso. Just look for the El Paso Locomotive FC flag draped outside. And on the eve of Locomotive FC’s season opener, it means it’s time again to hoist the colors. “We hoisted it this weekend,” says bar manager Manuel Barquin. “We’ll
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Southwest University Park is officially transitioning to a cashless facility. With a cashless system, Southwest University Parks looks to decrease transaction times, create faster moving lines, create fewer points of contact for fan and staff safety, and improve overall guest satisfaction. “This upgrade to our point-of-sale technology puts Southwest University Park
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EL PASO, Texas – With the summer sporting season around the corner at Southwest University Park, El Paso Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor said today that he anticipates hosting crowds at 70% capacity for both the Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC. Taylor added that masks will be mandatory to enter the park. Single game
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive has extended its relationship with KVIA as the official local TV partner of Locomotive FC through the 2021 USL Championship season, the club announced Tuesday. The 2021 season marks the third year of the partnership between Locomotive and KVIA, with a minimum of eight Saturday home games being
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EL PASO, Texas – 17-year old Diego Luna isn’t yet old enough to vote. But he is old enough to sign with El Paso Locomotive FC. General Manager Andrew Forrest inked Luna to a professional contract Monday, making him the youngest player in the history of Locomotive FC. Luna comes with legitimate hype, having been
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC in conjunction with USL Championship unveiled its full 2021 Regular Season schedule Tuesday, presented by Locomotive’s Premier Corporate Partners. Locomotive’s third USL Championship campaign features 32 games – 16 home, 16 away – over the course of 26 weeks beginning with a home opener at Southwest University Park on May 8 against its
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JUAREZ, Mexico – In what’s becoming one of the coolest annual sports traditions here in the Borderland, El Paso Locomotive FC played their closest road match of the season Wednesday against sister club FC Juarez in Juarez, Mexico. FC Juarez prevailed in a 2-1 contest. It was a day-trip for the Locomotive organization, who crossed
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Locomotive FC will soon be returning to the station. Tuesday, the team announced Saturday, May 8 as the team’s home opener at Southwest University Park. The Locomotive FC will square off against New Mexico United at 7:30 p.m. After a successful second year with USL Championship that saw
Continue Reading (Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Thursday, El Paso Locomotive FC unveiled its preseason schedule for the 2021 season, featuring games against USL Championship Mountain Division foes, Major League Soccer clubs, and friendlies against its partner club across the border, FC Juarez. Eight games are slated to fill out the preseason schedule that
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Locomotive FC announced Wednesday that the team has re-signed defender Andrew Fox. Fox will return to the Locomotive FC for his third season with the club. It’s a two year deal that is still pending league and federation approval. Fox is the 12th Locomotive player returning from the
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