EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC (9-West, 10-11-6, 36 points) look to continue their push for the playoffs in midweek action against Las Vegas Lights FC, the second and final matchup between the two sides in the 2023 regular season.
HOW TO WATCH EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC AT LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 @ 8:30 P.M. MT – CASHMAN FIELD
Stream: ESPN+
Watch Party: The Palomino Tavern (205 Cincinnati Ave)
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
El Paso is 4-2-0 all time vs Las Vegas. In two matches at Cashman Field, El Paso posts a perfect two-win record. El Paso shut out Las Vegas in both matches, outscoring them 4-0. In their last five meetings, El Paso has won four of those contests, including the last two.
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, El Paso overturned an early deficit to win 2-1 at home, with Solignac and McCue netting the first-half goals to secure Los Locos three points.
EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC (9TH WESTERN CONFERENCE, 10-11-6, 36 PTS)
Ending Orange County SC’s eight-match win streak in a 0-0 draw over the weekend, El Paso will use the confidence gained in that match to hopefully build momentum against Las Vegas. With a game in hand, Locomotive cannot overlook the Lights and must seek a win to jump back over the playoff line.
Goalkeeper Benny Diaz and the defense will need to limit and neutralize attacks once again to help Locomotive build out from the back and look for opportunities in front of goal against a Las Vegas side who have conceded 54 goals (second-most in the league) and two clean sheets (least in the league).
LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC (12TH WESTERN CONFERENCE, 3-16-9, 18 PTS)
An impressive second-half performance to win 3-1 against Oakland Roots SC was not enough to rescue Las Vegas’ postseason hopes as results around the league eliminated them from playoff contention, the first team this season to be eliminated.
Despite playoffs being out of their reach, Las Vegas will want to build on their win and make life difficult for El Paso. Locomotive should keep an eye on the attacking pair of Danny Rios and Tyler Bagley, who have found a bit of form in front of the net in the Lights’ last four matches.
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 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.