EL PASO, TEXAS – September 29, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC defender Palermo Ortiz has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 30.
Ortiz delivered a strong defensive performance in El Paso’s 1-1 draw against FC Tulsa on Friday night, recording 10 clearances, one interception, one tackle, and one chance created. The 34-year-old was also named the Player of the Match following his performance.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 30
GK – Jahmali Waite, Tampa Bay Rowdies
D – Pacifique Niyongabire, Loudoun United FC
D – Palermo Ortiz, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Jesús De Vicente, Oakland Roots SC
M – Christian Torres, Loudoun United FC
M – Emilio Ycaza, Charleston Battery
M – Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M – Rodrigo da Costa, Miami FC
F – Memo Rodríguez, Sacramento RepublicFC
F – Phillip Goodrum, Lexington SC
F – Eddy Davis III, Loudoun United FC
Coach – Neill Collins, Sacramento Republic FC
Bench – Luis Zamudio (CHS), Alex Crognale (SA), Joey Akpunonu (CHS), Bertin Jacquesson (OAK), Marcus Epps (LEX), Gevork Diarbian (BHM), Mason Tunbridge (MIA)