EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC (7-West, 9-8-5, 32 points) close out a three-game road trip with a visit to Phoenix Rising FC, looking for a win to turn things around as they enter the final 10 weeks of the regular season.
HOW TO WATCH EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC AT PHOENIX RISING FC – SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 @ 9 P.M. MT – PHOENIX RISING SOCCER STADIUM
Stream: ESPN+
Watch Party: Union Draft House Cimarron (7470 Cimarron Plz Bldg 17-100)
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ALL-TIME SERIES
Both sides have met five times in regular season play, three times in Phoenix where El Paso has a 1-2-0 record. Last season, Aaron Gomez scored the decisive winning penalty at Phoenix while a Lucho brace helped guide Locomotive to a 3-1 home victory.
EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC (7TH WESTERN CONFERENCE, 9-8-5, 32 PTS)
Locomotive and fans of the club were glad to see beloved defender and captain Yuma make his return to the pitch last week against Miami FC, his first time in action since early May.
“I felt good and entered with a lot of desire,” Yuma said in Spanish during a post-training interview. “The guys know the type of player I am and what I transmit on the field. I’m going to try to pull everyone in to face the upcoming matches as they come.”
Though Head Coach and Technical Director Brian Clarhaut will not be on the sidelines on Saturday due to red card suspension, Assistant Coach Jon Burklo is ready to step up and help guide the team in search of victory.
“Jon will go in and know what he needs to do; he’s been a big part of this process,” Clarhaut said about Burklo. “We will have a plan with the technical staff and how we want to approach this game. We’ll be as prepared as we can heading into Phoenix.”
PHOENIX RISING FC (8TH WESTERN CONFERENCE, 7-7-8, 29 PTS)
Phoenix will come ready to compete and seek redemption for their last two losses to El Paso, also knowing that a win would see them equalize Locomotive on points in the standings.
They will have to do it without Manuel Arteaga, Rising’s leading goal scorer (11) and shot taker (42) this season, who was suspended last week against San Antonio FC. In his absence, Phoenix will look to Danny Trejo, who trails behind Arteaga with 10 goals, to lead the frontline.
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, within the official mobile app, calling (915) 235-GOAL or by 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 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.