EL PASO, Texas – After two draws to start its 2025 USL Championship campaign, El Paso Locomotive FC secured a 5-1 victory over Harpos FC at Southwest University Park in the First Round of the U.S. Open Cup to advance in the tournament. Bryan Romero scored his first two Locomotive goals in his first start for
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EL PASO, Texas – The United Soccer League (USL) made a major announcement Wednesday. The league plans to adopt a promotion-relegation system in 2027. That is the same year the USL plans to launch a Division One men’s professional league. The promotion-relegation system the USL will adopt is similar to how leagues in Europe and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC fought back not once but twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the defending USL champions, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, in the home opener for their 2025 USL Championship season at Southwest University Park. Late match heroics from Andy Cabrera helped the team capture a point to start
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC is set to kick off its home opener Saturday night at Southwest University Park against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as Locomotive introduces new players to start the season strong. In addition to the action on the field, the team
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Locomotive FC will be looking to turn things around after finishing the 2024 season 8-8-18 however, the start of a new beginning kicks off on Saturday as they’ll begin their season at home against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at Southwest University at 7p.m. In the middle of
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (March 6, 2025) – El Paso Locomotive FC has announced KVIA-TV as its Local Broadcast Partner ahead of the start of the 2025 USL Championship season, which kicks off this Saturday, March 8 at Southwest University Park against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. “We’re thrilled to partner with Locomotive FC once again to
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it has signed Ghanian-American midfielder Kofi Twusami for 2025. The signing is pending league and federation approval, and the terms of the deal will not be disclosed per club policy. “Kofi has proven himself to be a quality defensive midfielder in the USL Championship,” Technical Director Ray Saari said. “He adds a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC kicked off its 2025 preseason schedule today at the Westside Soccer Complex, winning its match 4-0 against Barca Residency Academy. Season Ticket Members, partners and local media got their first looks into the squad that Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera and Technical Director Ray Saari have built ahead of the 2025
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Jahmali Waite has been selected to Jamaica’s 28-man roster for its upcoming international friendlies against Trinidad & Tobago. Waite and the Reggae Boyz will host both matches against the Soca Warriors in Jamaica. The first match is scheduled to be played at the Catherine Hall Stadium in Montego
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EL PASO, Texas – The 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup kicks off on March 18-20 with El Paso Locomotive FC slated to enter in the 32-game First Round array of exclusively amateur vs. pro matchups. Under the direction of Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera, the Locos will prepare for their fifth Open Cup appearance intent on picking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Locomotive FC have signed its youngest professional athlete in club history. Kenneth Hoban, who is just 15-years-old and an El Paso native, began his journey with the El Paso Locomotive Youth Soccer and worked his way up to becoming the first player to sign a USL contract.
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced that it has acquired forward Frank Lopez via transfer from Miami FC. The signing is pending league and federation approval, and the terms of the deal will not be disclosed per club policy. “I’m excited about this new challenge and it is a privilege for me to be part of
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today its 2025 preseason schedule in preparation for the 2025 USL Championship season, which kicks off Saturday, March 8 at home against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Tickets for the 2025 Home Opener can be purchased at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets. Throughout the month-long preseason, El Paso Locomotive FC will play five matches. Locomotive will open
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today that it has signed goalkeeper Sebastian Mora ahead of the 2025 season. The signing is pending league and federation approval, and the terms of the deal will not be disclosed per club policy. “Sebastian is a great addition to our team,” Locomotive Technical Director Ray
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EL PASO, Texas (December 19, 2024) – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today its full regular season schedule and conference alignment for the 2025 USL Championship season, as well as dates for its inaugural participation in the recently expanded USL Jägermeister Cup. Fans can secure their tickets for 2025 El Paso Locomotive FC home matches
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC defender Kenneth Hoban was officially recognized with a special proclamation from El Paso City Council at City Hall for his achievement of becoming the youngest professional signing in club history at 15 years old. Accompanied by family, friends and members of the Locomotive organization, Hoban was presented with a proclamation by
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today that it has signed 15-year-old Locomotive Academy defender Kenneth Hoban for the 2025 season, making him the youngest professional signing in club history. The signing is pending league and federation approval and the terms of the deal will not be disclosed per club policy. “Kenny’s signing marks
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today roster decisions for players ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of each deal will not be disclosed. El Paso has signed defender Arturo Ortiz, defender Ricky Ruiz (multi-year),midfielder Robert Coronado (multi-year) and forward
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the final home match of the 2024 season, El Paso Locomotive FC said goodbye to its fans in electric fashion with a major 2-1 upset victory against Sacramento Republic FC at Southwest University Park. The win not only snapped a three-match losing streak against the NorCal side but was
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – Wednesday night saw El Paso Locomotive FC lift its second ever Copa Tejas after rallying from behind to equalize in the final minutes of the match against bitter rivals San Antonio FC. fter a dominant Locomotive first half in which the Locos registered six shots on
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TULSA, Oklahoma (KVIA) — In a gritty contest against FC Tulsa, El Paso Locomotive FC held strong to come away with an important 1-0 win to keep itself in playoff contention and further close the points gap in the Western Conference standings. With the victory, the Locos record consecutive wins for the first time this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a tough battle under the sun’s heat, El Paso Locomotive FC were able to bag a late goal to secure an important win against North Carolina FC at Southwest University Park. “It was well deserved for us and we needed that [win],” forward Joaquin Rivas said. “The hopes for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC announced today that it has brought on Gerson Echeverry as its new Assistant Coach effective immediately. Echeverry will be on the sidelines for the Locos home match vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday, September 21. Echeverry, 53, joins the Locos from Las Vegas Lights FC
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rocking the new Vaquero Kit, El Paso Locomotive FC fought to a 1-1 draw with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Southwest University Park to extend its home unbeaten run to three matches. “We knew were up against a very tough opponent in transition like Colorado Springs – evident in the goal
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC recorded its first loss in over a month on Saturday evening, falling 3-1 on the road to Indy Eleven. Indy showcased its danger early on, picking up the lead in the 12′. Indy would then continue to threaten on goal, but El Paso goalkeeper Jahmali Waite would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC played to a 0-0 draw at Southwest University Park on Saturday night, recording a third consecutive result without defeat to pick up a point in the Western Conference standings. POST-MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE WITH WILMER CABRERA (EN/SP) AND TONY ALFARO (EN/SP): https://www.youtube.com/live/hJjefGeMRa8?si=BBJWdpsCniPsVF6F “The past three games that we
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SEASIDE, California (KVIA) — In a evenly-contested back and forth battle, El Paso Locomotive FC drew 0-0 on Saturday night at Monterey Bay F.C.’s Cardinale Stadium, picking up a point on the road as it aims to continue its 2024 playoff push. Though Monterey Bay dominated the possession, it was El Paso who was creating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC recorded three points and a clean sheet with its 1-0 win against Orange County SC, the second win for the Locos in its last three matches. An evenly contested first half, El Paso had the better opportunities in front of goal in the opening 45 minutes.
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) SACRAMENTO, California – In the first of two matches in California this week, El Paso Locomotive FC fell 2-0 against Sacramento Republic FC on Wednesday night. The Sacramento press tested the Locomotive backline and the hosts would eventually break the deadlock in the 31′ courtesy of Kieran Phillips. The rest of the first half
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(Courtesy: Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC announced the acquisition of defender Wahab Ackwei via transfer from Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, pending league and federation approval. In a corresponding transaction, El Paso Locomotive FC has transferred forward Justin Dhillon to Colorado Springs and would like to thank him for his contributions to the club this
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