El Paso Locomotive FC is set for a midweek matchup when it begins Group C play, hosting New Mexico United at Southwest University Park. Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 P.M. MT and will be available to watch live on ESPN+.
On Saturday, Locomotive FC returned on a high following a late 83rd minute goal by offseason signee midfielder Dylan Mares to secure a 1-0 win over Rio Grande Valley FC. After shaking off the rust in the first half, Locomotive came out swinging before forward Aarón Gómez connected the heading pass. Mares took one touch to settle the ball before sending it flying past the Toros goalkeeper to provide Locomotive FC with a critical inter-group three points. Paired with results around the league, Locomotive FC sits at the top of Group C with a point ahead of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and New Mexico United.
Locomotive now puts itself on track to create distance on the table with back-to-back games against New Mexico United, where every point could prove to be crucial. The two met twice in 2019, pulling out a 2-2 draw at Southwest University Park before Locomotive dropped a 3-0 result on the road. It will be New Mexico United’s deadly offense against the ironclad defense of Locomotive FC as each side looks to gain an edge in Group C competition on Wednesday.
Follow El Paso Locomotive FC vs New Mexico United – Wed., July 15, 2020
· Coverage Begins: 7:00 p.m. MT
· Local TV: N/A
· Digital Streaming: ESPN+
· Social Media: @EPLocomotiveFC & #ELPvNM on Twitter