El Paso Locomotive FC announced it will be auctioning the Locomotive Pride pre-match jerseys worn by El Paso Locomotive FC players throughout the month of June. The auction will begin on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. MT and end following Saturday’s match against New York Red Bulls II on Saturday, June 25. Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit LGBTQI+ communities in El Paso, including Sun City Pride and the Borderland Rainbow Center as well as the El Paso Locomotive Foundation.
Since it’s unveiling at the start of June, the black pre-match top has been held in high regard by the El Paso Locomotive FC community. The Locomotive Pride pre-match jerseys feature a diagonal pattern of rainbow stripes vividly and boldly standing out against the black backdrop. Across the shoulders on the back, the shirt announces #ForeverProud crowned by the Pride Flag. On the right sleeve in colored lettering is the word PRIDE while the front of the jersey is completed with the Locomotive crest printed in black and white.
Fans can place their bids for the player-worn Locomotive Pride pre-match jersey by texting “BID” to 844-311-5007. Bidding starts at $120 with each bid placed in $10 increments. Bidding will open on Thursday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. MT and will close on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 p.m. MT.
Sun City Pride’s mission is to increase the LGBTQI+ community’s visibility. In doing so, it has helped many individuals come to places of tolerance and acceptance. Modeling itself in love and support for one another above all else, Sun City Pride has expanded its annual Pridefest to a full month of events around El Paso. The events include themed nights at Southwest University Park, scholarship presentations, street festivals, parades, and more.
Learn more about Sun City Pride at www.suncitypride.org.
Founded in 2015, the Borderland Rainbow Center supports the LGBTQI+ community of all ages, promoting healing and empowerment through support groups, therapy on a sliding-scale, and healthy social and educational events. Through its values of respect, warmth, financial transparency and evidence-based services, the Borderland Rainbow Center aims to transform the community through advocacy and training so allies in all industries are better equipped to serve the LGBTQI+ community.
Learn more about the Borderland Rainbow Center at www.borderlandrainbow.org.
El Paso Locomotive FC will host New York Red Bulls II at Southwest University Park on Saturday, June 25 with an evening kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. MT. The night will feature a post-match firework show and a Locos Fleece Blanket giveaway to the first 1,500 fans to the stadium when gates open at 6:30 p.m. MT. Tickets are available online at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets or by calling 915-235-GOAL.