EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Benny Diaz has been nominated for USL Championship’s Fans’ Choice Save of the Week –Week 17. Fans can vote for Diaz on USL Championship’s website here, as well as on Twitter, Instagram Stories and the USL App. The poll will close at 10 a.m. MT on Friday, July 7.
On a full stretch dive, Diaz got his fingertips on the long-range ball as it rocketed towards goal. The ball ricocheted off the post and was cleared by defender Eder Borelli before New Mexico could take advantage.
El Paso Locomotive FC are back in action this Saturday, July 8 at Monterey Bay FC. Kickoff from Cardinale Stadium is set for 8 p.m. MT and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Locomotive will return to Southwest University Park on Saturday, July 12, kicking off a three-match homestand against 2022 league champions San Antonio FC, who El Paso drew 2-2 against earlier this season in a feisty matchup. The rematch will be broadcast live on ESPN+, KTSM.com and Estrella TV 9.2 and will kick off at 7 p.m. MT.
Tickets are available for purchase online at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets, calling 915-235-GOAL or texting (915) 666-2005. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a FREE Locomotive Hawaiian Shirt.