EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive are closer than ever to returning to the pitch. On Friday, it was made official after the USL Championship and its players’ association came to a “formal agreement” to open its season on July 11. In a news release from the USL, the league said both sides
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EL PASO, Texas — Even though it’s still unknown when the United Soccer League season will resume, the El Paso Locomotive are preparing to return to the pitch. The league announced that clubs could begin holding small group practices. However, there are certain rules clubs must follow. In a news release Monday, the Locomotive announced
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EL PASO, Texas — Midfielder Sebastian Velasquez left EL Paso Locomotive FC for USL club Miami FC this past off-season, but he still carries “Memo” Garcia’s legacy with him wherever he goes. “He needs to be known, not because of how he died,” says Velasquez of Garcia. “But because of who he was in this
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EL PASO, Texas — During these uncertain times, families are in need of help putting food on the table. Some local foundations are stepping in to help El Paso’s only food bank. The Paul L. Foster Family Foundation and the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation, in partnership with MountainStar Sports Group Foundation, have established
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Both the United Soccer League and Major League Soccer announced Thursday they were shutting down for 30 days because of the coronavirus, delaying the Saturday scheduled home opener for the El Paso Locomotive FC. Locomotive FC General Manager Andrew Forrest held a news conference at Southwest University Park, where he said
Continue Reading ORANGE COUNTY, California – El Paso Locomotive FC kicked off its sophomore season in USL Championship, playing to a scoreless draw against Orange County SC on the road this weekend. “I thought we could’ve been better on the ball particularly in their half of the field,” said Locomotive head coach Mark Lowry. “We turned it over
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive this week announced another offensive threat to the roster in attacking midfielder Dylan Mares, pending league and federation approval. Dylan comes to El Paso after spending three years with perennial NPSL powerhouse Miami FC where he played three seasons. Before that, he spent four seasons with Indy Eleven in both the
Continue Reading CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — El Paso Locomotive FC scored a 2-0 victory in an international friendly Wednesday afternoon, but it will be as short a trip as they make all season. The Locomotive defeated sister club FC Juarez Bravos in Juarez in a shutout as part of their exhibition schedule. FC Juarez played with their
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EL PASO, Texas — KVIA ABC-7 and El Paso Locomotive FC are joining forces to present 16 matches during the 2020 season. Twelve Saturday home games, one Sunday home game and three road games will be broadcast on KVIA’s digital sub-channel the El Paso/Las Cruces CW. The first televised home game is the season opener
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TUCSON, Arizona – El Paso Locomotive FC traveled to Tucson to face FC Cincinnati, in the club’s first match against an MLS squad. The preseason friendly remained 0-0 at the half with possession evenly split amongst the clubs. Defender Drew Beckie netted a goal in the 62nd minute but the goal was retracted when it was called offside. FC
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has re-signed Jermaine Fordah for the 2020 season, pending league and federation approval. A fan-favorite for his off the field personality, Fordah appeared between the sticks twice during the regular season. One of those appearances resulting in a clean sheet against eventual 2019 Champions, Real Monarchs. “It’s great to
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive FC continued this week to add depth by signing pacey Jamaican midfielder, Saeed Robinson, pending league and federation approval. Robinson spent the past two seasons with USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC where he featured 59 times and scored eight goals. Prior to his professional debut, Robinson played
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it continues fortifying and building on the success of the club’s inaugural season by bringing back two additional members of the pilot squad that made it to the 2019 Western Conference Final. Memo Diaz and Moses Makinde have re-signed for the 2020 season. Local Gadsen product
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC has released their 2020 season schedule, which kicks off with an away match against Orange County SC on March 6 and the home opener on March 14 against Portland Timbers 2. The USL Championship season will run 33 weeks starting March 6 and will conclude on October 18.
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC has signed Cameroonian midfielder Fabrice Fokobo from Sporting Lisbon pending league and federation approval. Fokobo played his youth career with NQSA (Njala Quan Sports Academy) in his home country of Cameroon. His senior career sent him to Portugal where he has spent the past seven years with Sporting
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC has added goal scorer Marios Lomis pending league and federation approval. Lomis played his youth and the beginnings of his professional career in the highly esteemed Dutch football system. He made the move to the United States to play for Creighton University, where he spent one year
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC put its creativity on display as it revealed a number of new designs for the team’s 2020 jerseys this week. “To cap off an incredible inaugural season, we are excited to close the year with the reveal of the 2020 team jerseys,” said Locos general manager Andrew
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EL PASO, Texas — Scottish midfielder Nick Ross will be returning for the 2020 season with El Paso Locomotive FC. The versatile midfielder, Ross, appeared for the Locos 32 times (out of 38 matches) in the 2019 campaign; recording two goals, two assists, and closed the season with a 90 percent passing accuracy. “For me,
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EL PASO, Texas – KVIA-TV will airing the USL Western Conference Final this Saturday at 1 p.m. on the El Paso – Las Cruces CW (On Air channel 7.2, Time Warner Cable 13, Comcast 14, DirecTV 8, Dish Network 17, and AT&T U-verse 19). This broadcast will allow for all fans in the area to
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It was history in the making for the El Paso Locomotive, Saturday at Southwest University Park A year of firsts for the Locomotive continued after the Locos won their first ever playoff game in front of the home crowd. The Locomotive defeated Sacramento FC by a final of 3-0. The victory means the Locomotive are
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will play their first home playoff match in their inaugural season this Saturday against Sacramento Republic FC. In a show of solidarity, team officials said some downtown buildings will light up in blue and yellow to show their support for the Locos. From Thursday night through Saturday, the One San Jacinto building will
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FRESNO, California – El Paso Locomotive FC pulled out all stops in their stunning 3-2 victory Saturday night over the number three-seeded Fresno FC, which means El Paso will host the semifinal round of the USL Championship Playoffs next Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Locomotive will face off against Sacramento Republic, a team that they have beaten
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Calling all Borderland soccer players. For the second year in a row, El Paso Locomotive FC will hold open tryouts. Those interested can now register on the El Paso Locomotive FC website. Tryouts will be held Nov. 23 and 24. Each player will have to pay $95 to register, and all
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will kick off their inaugural postseason campaign by taking to the road and facing Fresno FC on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time as the USL Championship Playoffs begin. Locomotive will be hosting five watch parties across the city so fans can come together and cheer on the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC will kick off their inaugural postseason campaign by taking to the road and facing Fresno FC on Saturday. Locomotive closed their regular season campaign on the road against LA Galaxy II over the weekend and finished in 6th place in the Western Conference, the highest seed of any
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