EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC (2-West, 6-3-1, 19 points) hit the road to Alabama for a first-ever meeting against Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday, May 20. Locomotive will look to continue its undefeated run against a Legion side looking to turn things around after losing its last three league matches.
HOW TO WATCH EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC AT BIRMINGHAM LEGION FC – SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M. MT – PROTECTIVE STADIUM
Stream: ESPN+
Watch Party: Union Draft House Tierra Este (12040 Tierra Este Rd Ste A), 5:30 p.m. MT
Be sure to follow @eplocomotivefc on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates of the match. Additionally, fans are encouraged to download the team’s official mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for instant access to mobile tickets, team content and match notifications.
ALL-TIME SERIES
This will be the first time Locomotive and Legion meet in competition, providing more motivation to both sides looking to draw first blood in this series.
EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC (2ND WESTERN CONFERENCE, 6-3-1, 19 PTS)
Locomotive are now seven games undefeated in the USL Championship with wins in its last five matches. With one more win, Locomotive would break a club record for most consecutive wins, which currently stands at five matches.
The undefeated run also includes a 3-0-1 record for Locomotive’s away games. As El Paso gets ready to embark on a three-game road trip, they will once again look to showcase its ability to pick up points in opponent territory.
BIRMINGHAM LEGION FC (3RD EASTERN CONFERENCE, 5-5-1, 16 PTS)
Birmingham Legion is currently on a three-game losing streak in the USL Championship, outscored 9-3 by its opponents.
Birmingham has the highest xGA (expected goals against) in the league with 16.78 and has conceded 20 (the joint-most in the league alongside Hartford Athletic), indicating an underperforming defense.
LO QUE ESTAN DICIENDO
Head Coach and Technical Director Brian Clarhaut on the team’s ability to step up and get results.
“We’re finding ways to win. Not every game is pretty, but we’re getting it done. Guys are making plays when they are called on to it and now the challenge is putting these good moments in our game into a more dominant performance. That takes some time and that is my job right now.”
ADDITIONAL INFO
The full 2023 regular season match schedule can be found HERE. All USL Championship regular season and playoff games will be available to stream on ESPN+ in 2023. All Saturday home games will be simulcast on KTSM.com and Estrella TV 9.2 (Cable 1244).
All tickets for 2023, including Individual Match, Season Tickets and Pick Six Membership are on sale now and are available for purchase online at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets or within the official mobile app.
Fans who would like to secure full season tickets for the 2023 season can lock in their season ticket membership online by clicking HERE, calling (915) 235-GOAL or texting (915) 666-2005. You can also call (915) 235-GOAL for more information on Group Outings and Premium Suites. El Paso Locomotive FC does offer military discounts, which can be purchased HERE.
To check out the full 2023 promotional schedule, click HERE.
In need of gear to rep your Locomotive and El Paso pride year-round? Visit the official El Paso Locomotive FC Team Shop online HERE, in the team’s official mobile app or visit the physical retail store (1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901) Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m