EL PASO, Texas (April 5, 2024) – El Paso Locomotive FC are on the road for first edition of the Derby Del Camino Real in 2024 against bitter rivals New Mexico United on Saturday, April 6, with kick-off scheduled for 7 p.m. MT on ESPN+.
HOW TO WATCH EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC AT NEW MEXICO UNITED – SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 @ 7 P.M. MT – ISOTOPES PARK
Watch: ESPN+
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ALL-TIME SERIES
The match on Saturday presents both teams an opportunity to take the lead in the series, currently split at 4-4-6. A win for either side would put them ahead in the series.
Note: The overall series record stands at 4-4-7, when El Paso and New Mexico drew 1-1 after extra time in the 2020 Western Conference Playoffs. El Paso would win the penalty shootout 5-3.
EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC
After a much-needed week off to focus on recovery, El Paso Locomotive FC are back on the road for what promises to be an intense matchup. This season’s first Derby Del Camino Real against New Mexico United will see El Paso forward Amando Moreno return to his old stomping grounds for the first time since switching allegiances in the rivalry.
On returning to Isotopes Park, Moreno said: “It was a second home, I was there for four years. I’m never going to forget that, but on Saturday, [New Mexico United] is our enemy. Those are our rivals and I’m going to do the best that I can. I’ve played there many times before, so it’ll be a nice feeling to go back but I’m with El Paso now and I know we’re going to get the three points.”
The El Salvador international spent four seasons with the Black and Yellow, notching a total of 24 goals and 11 assists during his time with the club. In nine matches against El Paso, Moreno scored once and bagged three assists. He was a fan-favorite for New Mexico, but it’ll be interesting to see the reception he receives when he takes the field at Isotopes Park for the first time in Locomotive Blue.
Notably, El Paso are also undefeated in its last four matches at Isotopes Park, winning its last two matches at the venue. A win is crucial as it would not only help kickstart Locomotive’s 2024 campaign, but also extend a record New Mexico would hate to see continue on.
NEW MEXICO UNITED
New Mexico United return to Isotopes Park for the first time since Week 1 and will enter the Derby high in confidence after putting up a dominant defensive display in a 1-0 win against rivals Phoenix Rising FC last weekend.
In order to get its first win, El Paso will first need to figure out how to get past a New Mexico side that has been difficult to break through in 2024. The Black and Yellow is amongst the top three in the league in interceptions (48) and veteran goalkeeper Alexandros Tambakis, who missed one match due to injury, has been a league standout in net to start the season, registering 12 saves and two (2) clean sheets.
ADDITIONAL INFO
El Paso Locomotive FC single-match tickets for all 2024 regular season matches are on sale now and are available for purchase online at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets. El Paso’s USL Championship schedule can be found at eplocomotivefc.com/schedule.
For the best prices and priority seating for every Locomotive home match in 2024, become a Season Ticket Member today! Season Ticket Memberships for the 2024 Season are available now and can be secured online at eplocomotivefc.com/seasontickets, calling (915) 235-GOAL or texting (915) 666-2005.