Match Preview

EL PASO, TEXAS – July 10, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC returns to Southwest University Park on Saturday, July 11, for USA Night and another Prinx Tires USL Cup matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT, with the match streaming live on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (PRINX Tires USL Cup)

Record: 2-1-0

Goals: 5 scored, 3 conceded (+2 GD)

Shots: 46 total, 14 on target (30.4%)

Clean Sheets: 1

Fouls: 35 drawn, 43 committed

Discipline: 6 yellow cards, 1 red card

LAST TIME OUT

PRINX TIRES USL CUP

El Paso fell to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in its last Prinx Tires USL Cup match. Following a weather delay that pushed kickoff back nearly three hours to 9:50 p.m., Ricky Ruiz was shown a straight red card in the 25th minute, reducing Locomotive to 10 men. Colorado Springs opened the scoring 13 minutes later before Tony Alfaro equalized just before halftime. The Switchbacks regained the lead in the 70th minute and held on for the 2-1 victory.

LAST TIME OUT VS NEW MEXICO UNITED
El Paso Locomotive last faced New Mexico United on May 6 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a regular-season contest, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Rubio Rubín scored first for El Paso, but New Mexico levelled things just two minutes later. Greg Hurst scored his second goal in ten minutes to give New Mexico the lead into the half. Diego Abitia equalized late for El Paso, and neither side was able to find a winner.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS NEW MEXICO UNITED

Locomotive hold a 7-7-8 record all-time against New Mexico United. El Paso’s biggest win in the Derby del Camino Real came earlier this year in a U.S. Open Cup match that featured four goals from the Locos, who shut out the home team. Álvaro Quezada, Alex Méndez, Rubio Rubín, and Eric Calvillo each found the back of the net. Locomotive will host New Mexico for just the second time in the clubs’ last six meetings on Saturday.

ALFARO’S IMPACT

Two of defender Tony Alfaro’s three goals this season have come in the Prinx Tires USL Cup. He scored the 64th-minute equalizer in the opening-round win over Orange County SC and added Locomotive’s only goal in a 2-1 defeat to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Alfaro is the only Locomotive player to have scored multiple goals in the Prinx Tires USL Cup this season.

SECOND HALF OFFENSE

In 2026, Locomotive has done most of its damage after halftime, scoring 20 goals in the second half compared to 15 in the first half, with two more coming in stoppage time. At home, the club has been particularly dangerous coming out of the break, with six of its nine goals scored between the 46th and 60th minute. On the road, Locomotive has been a late-game threat, netting nine of its 11 goals after the 60th minute.

NEW FACES

El Paso Locomotive FC will have two fresh faces available for Saturday’s match against New Mexico United. Goalkeeper Blake Gillingham is set to make his club debut after recently joining on loan from Houston Dynamo FC, while Cristo Fernández is in line for his first appearance after earning a spot on the 18-man matchday roster.

BACK IN THE LINEUP

Carl Sainté rejoins El Paso after representing Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With his call-up, Sainté became one of the first active USL Championship players to compete in a FIFA World Cup. Haiti faced Scotland, Morocco, and Brazil in the group stage but did not advance to the knockout rounds.

EL PASO, TEXAS – July 3, 2026 – Locomotive are back on the road on Saturday, traveling to Las Vegas to take on Las Vegas Lights FC. El Paso aims to snap its five-game winless streak and collect three points for the first time in regular-season play since April 11.

WATCH: ESPN+

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.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

El Paso Locomotive FC is back in action on Saturday, July 1, as they head to Las Vegas to take on Las Vegas Lights FC. Monterey Bay FC. Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM MT and can be watched live on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

Record: 4-5-4

Goals: 23 scored, 23 conceded (0 GD)

Shots: 115 total, 56 on target (48.7%)

Clean Sheets: 2

Fouls: 185 drawn, 178 committed

Discipline: 30 yellow cards, 5 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season

El Paso fell 1-0 to Monterey Bay FC on June 20 in Seaside, Calif. The match remained scoreless until Paul Gindiri netted the game-winning goal in stoppage time at the 90+1′ mark.

LAST TIME OUT VS LAS VEGAS
El Paso defeated Las Vegas 3-2 at Southwest University Park in the first meeting between the clubs this season on April 4. Amando Moreno opened the scoring in the seventh minute before the Lights equalized in the 23rd. Rubio Rubín restored Locomotive’s lead in the 34th minute, sending El Paso into halftime ahead 2-1. Moreno completed his brace three minutes into the second half, and despite a late Las Vegas goal, Locomotive held on for the victory.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS LAS VEGAS

El Paso Locomotive FC holds an 8-4-0 all-time regular-season record against Las Vegas and enters Saturday on a three-match winning streak in the series. The club’s largest victory over the Lights came in a 6-0 win at Southwest University Park on Aug. 2, 2025.

MULTI-GOAL PERFORMANCES

A Locomotive player has recorded a brace in each of El Paso’s last three wins over Las Vegas. Most recently, Amando Moreno scored in the seventh and 48th minutes in a 3-2 victory. Eric Calvillo netted twice (52′, 75′) in a 6-0 win on Aug. 2, while Wilmer Cabrera scored both goals in a 2-1 victory on May 24, 2025.

SECOND HALF OFFENSE

In 2026, Locomotive has done most of its damage after halftime, scoring 20 goals in the second half compared to 15 in the first half, with two more coming in stoppage time. At home, the club has been particularly dangerous coming out of the break, with six of its nine goals scored between the 46th and 60th minute. On the road, Locomotive has been a late-game threat, netting nine of its 11 goals after the 60th minute.

BACK IN THE LINEUP

Carl Sainté rejoins El Paso after representing Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With his call-up, Sainté became one of the first active USL Championship players to compete in a FIFA World Cup. Haiti faced Scotland, Morocco, and Brazil in the group stage but did not advance to the knockout rounds.

NOTABLE QUOTES

Head Coach Junior Gonzalez on the mental health break and the upcoming match against Las Vegas:

“Looking at our results, I think it’s a no-brainer. We needed to regroup. We needed to get some time, a mental break. The guys are in a good spot. We’ve had some good meetings. We just have to perform. We have to go to Las Vegas and be on our front foot. 

We have more guys available now. We got Carl back. We have been dealing with certain players in and out of our roster, which has given more opportunity for some of the other players in the group. 

We all together discussed that it’s about us performing and making sure that right when that game starts, we’re ready to implement our game plan. And then just being more consistent in our matches. We put some really good football together, and then we’re making these small errors that are costing us games.”

Defender Kenneth Hoban on the mood of the team:

“The mood is good. The break was good timing. Everybody needed that week to take off, to take their mind off training and stuff and how the games have been going. 

Everybody is in a mentality. I think everybody is obviously ready to get the second half of the season going. So, we’re just going in ready like where we were at in the beginning of the season.”

EL PASO, TEXAS – June 19, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC heads west on Saturday, June 20, for a matchup against Monterey Bay FC in Seaside, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM MT and can be watched live on ESPN+.

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.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

Record: 4-4-4

Goals: 23 scored, 22 conceded (+1 GD)

Shots: 109 total, 54 on target (49.5%)

Clean Sheets: 2

Fouls: 168 drawn, 167 committed

Discipline: 29 yellow cards, 5 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season

Locomotive earned a 1-1 draw against Phoenix Rising FC at home on Saturday, June 13. Alex Mendez opened the scoring early in the second half, slotting the ball home off a pass from Rubio Rubín. Phoenix responded in the 70th minute, finding the equalizer with a headed finish to split the points.

LAST TIME OUT VS Monterey Bay FC
El Paso traveled to Monterey Bay earlier this season, grabbing a 3-0 win. Alex Mendez opened the scoring in the 21st minute to give Locomotive a 1-0 lead at halftime. Rubio Rubin and Amando Moreno scored back-to-back goals, just two minutes apart, in the second half to seal the win for El Paso.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS Monterey Bay FC

El Paso Locomotive FC holds an all-time record of 3-2-4 against Monterey Bay FC. The last time Locomotive dropped a match against Monterey was on September 1, 2023, which was a 2-1 loss at Southwest University Park. Since then, El Paso has posted a 2-0-3 record, with the most recent win coming earlier this season.

ABITIA SPARKS OFFENSIVE LINE

Diego Abitia has made the most of his opportunities this season. Although he has started only two matches and logged just 211 minutes in 11 matches in 2026, he has scored twice while registering seven shots and four shots on target. His average of one goal every 106 minutes is the best scoring rate on the roster.

MORA-MORA BETWEEN THE POSTS

Through seven league appearances, Locomotive keeper Sebastian Mora-Mora has recorded 26 saves while facing 39 shots on target, posting a 66.7 percent save percentage with one clean sheet and a 1.86 goals-against average. His average of 3.71 saves per match ranks among the best in club history. 

MORA-MORA CLIMBING THE RECORD BOOKS

Keeper Sebastian Mora-Mora is climbing the Locomotive single-season record book. His 26 saves rank eighth-most in club history for a regular season, surpassing his own total of 18 saves from 2025 and sitting just 12 saves shy of Logan Ketterer’s 2020 campaign (38). Maintaining his current pace would place him among the top three single-season performances in club history with more than half the season remaining.

SECOND HALF OFFENSE

In 2026, Locomotive has done most of its damage after halftime, scoring 20 goals in the second half compared to 15 in the first half, with two more coming in stoppage time. At home, the club has been particularly dangerous coming out of the break, with six of its nine goals scored between the 46th and 60th minute. On the road, Locomotive has been a late-game threat, netting nine of its 11 goals after the 60th minute.

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of four players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. 

EL PASO, TEXAS – June 12, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC is back at Southwest University Park on Saturday, June 13, to host Phoenix Rising FC for Para Todos night. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM MT and can be watched live on ESPN+.

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.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

Record: 4-4-3

Goals: 22 scored, 21 conceded (+1 GD)

Shots: 99 total, 51 on target (51.5%)

Clean Sheets: 2

Fouls: 148 drawn, 150 committed

Discipline: 27 yellow cards, 5 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season

Locomotive earned a 1-1 draw against Detroit City FC on Wednesday night in a match that was delayed twice due to weather. Amando Moreno opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with a bicycle kick from inside the 18-yard box. Abdoulaye Diop brought Detroit level just five minutes into the second half. Both sides saw chances in the remaining minutes of the contest but weren’t able to find the back of the net for a second time, ultimately splitting the points.

LAST TIME OUT VS Phoenix Rising FC
El Paso last hosted Phoenix on November 1 last season in the first round of the playoffs. Locomotive fell 1-0 after Phoenix converted a penalty kick in the 86th minute. El Paso was also reduced to 10 men in the 73rd minute when Frank Daroma was shown a straight red.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS Phoenix Rising FC

El Paso Locomotive FC holds an all-time record of 2-6-6 against Phoenix Rising FC. The last time Locomotive won was on August 27, 2022, by a score of 3-1. A 4-4 tie on March 15, 2025, is the highest scoring contest in the history of this matchup. Amando Moreno scored two goals for El Paso, on the way to a 4-1 lead, but Phoenix would score three unanswered to equalize in the final 20 minutes.

ATTACKING PRESSURE

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s match with the top attack in the USL Championship, scoring 22 goals through 11 games to lead the league. El Paso also holds the top spot when it comes to shot conversion rate, finding the back of the net on 22 percent of their shots on target.

GOLDEN BOOT RACE

Rubio Rubín enters the weekend tied atop the USL Championship Golden Boot race with eight goals in 11 regular-season appearances. Rubín has found the back of the net against Colorado Springs (2), Monterey Bay, Las Vegas, San Antonio, New Mexico, Oakland, and Lexington this season.

BACK TO SCORING

Amando Moreno scored his fifth goal of the season on Wednesday against Detroit City FC, his first since April 4 when he netted a brace against Las Vegas Lights FC. Moreno opened the campaign in strong form, scoring four goals in his first six matches. 

STEADY HANDS

Sebastian Mora-Mora made five saves against Detroit City FC on Wednesday, raising his regular-season total to 25. The performance marked his fourth match this season with five or more saves.

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of four players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.

EL PASO, TEXAS – June 9, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC travels to Michigan on Wednesday, June 10, to take on Detroit City FC in its 11th USL Championship match of the season. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. MT.

Watch: ESPN+

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.

FULL STEAM AHEAD

El Paso Locomotive FC heads to Michigan on Wednesday, June 10, to take on Detroit City FC in a USL Championship regular-season clash. Kickoff at Keyworth Stadium is set for 5:30 p.m. MT and can be streamed live on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

Record: 4-4-2

Goals: 21 scored, 20 conceded (+1 GD)

Shots: 96 total, 50 on target (52.1%)

Clean Sheets: 2

Fouls: 137 drawn, 133 committed

Discipline: 25 yellow cards, 5 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season

Locomotive fell 4-1 to Lexington SC at home on Saturday, May 30, dropping to 4-4-2 in regular-season play. Lexington opened the scoring in the ninth minute on an own goal from Alvaro Quezada, before El Paso was reduced to 10 men after Diego Abitia was shown a straight red. Marcus Epps gave Lexington the 2-0 lead just before the halftime break. Locomotive was shown its second straight red in the 62nd minute, going down to nine men on the field. Lexington went on to score two more goals to take a 4-0 lead, but El Paso got one back in the final minutes on a penalty scored by Rubio Rubín.

LAST TIME OUT VS DETROIT CITY FC
When El Paso welcomed Detroit on September 7, 2024, the two sides played to a 0-0 draw. Five current Locomotive players earned starts in that contest: Tony Alfaro, Ricky Ruiz, Eric Calvillo, Robert Coronado, and Amando Moreno.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS DETROIT CITY

El Paso Locomotive FC holds an all-time record of 0-1-2 against Detroit City FC. The two sides first met in 2022 in Hamtramck, Michigan, where the contest ended in a 1-1 draw. Their next two meetings took place at Southwest University Park, with Detroit claiming a 3-1 victory in the first matchup before the clubs battled to a scoreless draw in the most recent meeting.

ATTACKING PRESSURE

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Wednesday’s match with the top attack in the USL Championship, scoring 21 goals through 10 games to lead the league. El Paso also holds the top spot when it comes to shot conversion rate, finding the back of the net on 22 percent of their shots on target.

GOLDEN BOOT RACE

Rubio Rubín enters the weekend tied atop the USL Championship Golden Boot race with eight goals in 10 regular-season appearances. Rubín has found the back of the net against Colorado Springs (2), Monterey Bay, Las Vegas, San Antonio, New Mexico, Oakland, and Lexington this season.

FOUL TROUBLE

El Paso Locomotive has found itself down players in four of its last six games after being shown straight red cards. Locomotive was reduced to 10 men against FC Tulsa, Oakland Roots SC, and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, and to nine against Lexington SC. 

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of four players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. 

FULL STEAM AHEAD

EL PASO, TEXAS – June 6, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC hit the road on Saturday, June 6, for a third-round Prinx Tires USL Cup showdown against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Locomotive will look to remain perfect in cup play and improve to 3-0-0 in the competition. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

WATCH: ESPN+

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

FULL STEAM AHEAD

El Paso Locomotive FC is on the road on Saturday, June 6, to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the third round of the Prinx Tires USL Cup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at Weidner Field and can be streamed on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (Prinx Tires USL Cup)

Record: 2-0-0
Goals: 4 scored, 1 conceded (+3 GD)
Shots: 36 total, 12 on target (33.3%)
Clean Sheets: 1
Fouls: 19 drawn, 32 committed
Discipline: 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

Prinx Tires USL Cup

El Paso Locomotive FC improved to 2-0 in the Prinx Tires USL Cup after defeating AV Alta FC 2-0 their last time out. Noah Dollenmayer scored the opening goal in the 72nd minute, just his second with El Paso and his first at home. Diego Abitia scored Locomotive’s second goal less than 10 minutes later, after a perfect pass put him one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

USL Championship Regular Season

Locomotive fell 4-1 to Lexington SC at home on Saturday, dropping to 4-4-2 in regular-season play. Lexington opened the scoring in the ninth minute on an own goal from Alvaro Quezada, before El Paso was reduced to 10 men after Diego Abitia was shown a straight red. Marcus Epps gave Lexington the 2-0 lead just before the halftime break. Locomotive was shown its second straight red in the 62nd minute, going down to nine men on the field. Lexington went on to score two more goals to take a 4-0 lead, but El Paso got one back in the final minutes on a penalty scored by Rubio Rubín.

LAST TIME OUT VS COLORADO SPRINGS
El Paso opened the season at home against the Switchbacks on March 7th. The match ended in a 2-2 draw with Locomotive falling behind early, but two goals from Rubio Rubín gave them the lead in the 51st minute. However, in the 67th minute, Colorado Springs tied things up.  

ALL-TIME SERIES VS COLORADO SPRINGS

El Paso Locomotive FC owns a 7-4-10 all-time record against Colorado Springs and has been particularly resilient on the road, suffering just one defeat away from home in the series. After opening the matchup history with a 4-0-1 record in the first five meetings, Locomotive is winless in its last five matches against the Switchbacks, posting a 0-1-4 mark during that stretch.

ATTACKING PRESSURE

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s match with the top attack in the USL Championship, scoring 21 goals through 10 games to lead the league. El Paso also holds the top spot when it comes to shot conversion rate, finding the back of the net on 22 percent of their shots on target.

GOLDEN BOOT RACE

Rubio Rubín enters the weekend tied atop the USL Championship Golden Boot race with eight goals in 10 regular-season appearances. Rubín has found the back of the net against Colorado Springs (2), Monterey Bay, Las Vegas, San Antonio, New Mexico, Oakland, and Lexington this season.

UNLIKELY CONTRIBUTERS

Through two Prinx Tires USL Cup matches, El Paso has scored four goals, with three coming from players not typically known for their scoring output. Tony Alfaro and Robert Coronado accounted for both goals in Locomotive’s 2-1 victory over Orange County SC, while Noah Dollenmayer and Diego Abitia provided the goals in the 2-0 win over AV Alta FC.

CLINCHING SCENARIO

Locomotive can secure first place in Group 2 of the Prinx Tires USL Cup on Saturday with a regulation victory over Colorado Springs. El Paso would also need Phoenix Rising FC and New Mexico United to finish level and advance to a penalty shootout.

FOUL TROUBLE

El Paso Locomotive has found themselves down players in three of its last five games after being shown straight red cards. Locomotive was reduced to 10 men against FC Tulsa and Oakland Roots SC, and to nine against Lexington SC. 

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of four players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco. 

NOTABLE QUOTES:

HC Junior Gonzalez on the upcoming road trip:

“We’re .500 in league. We’re two wins in the Prinx Cup. We’re in a good position to play against Colorado that also have two wins, so it’ll be a good test for us. 

Our goal is to take it game by game. We’re focused on the analysis of that opponent. We’ve got Colorado first, and then we go on the road to Detroit. We have a couple days there to train in Colorado. 

Regrouping, taking a couple days off from Saturday. Focusing on what the next task at hand is. If we just approach it that way, game by game, and task by task. It’s easier to improve performances.”

HC Junior Gonzalez on moving on from Saturday’s game:

“That’s just personal character. There are two ways to look at it. You can feel sorry for yourselves today, from a Saturday result, or you can be inspired to work harder and focus on getting a result against Colorado. 

I would say all of our guys are past Saturday’s situation. They’ve had some good heart-to-hearts. Some guys stepping up in front of the team and apologizing for what transpired. Anytime you have a group of guys that are taking ownership for any type of mistakes for things that happen in the game, anytime you have a group that are talking internally about wokring harder, focusing on the next result, coming closer together. 

Today’s session was good, very intense. The guys were hungry to play. We talked about a few things to improve. I’ve already seen them trying to implement it in training. So from a coaching perspective, no time to panic, just focus on the daily routine and what our objectives are. When you work in that manner, good things will happen.”

Midfielder Alex Mendez on what the team is doing to improve its discipline:

“Obviously, the first thing is to recognize the issue. The way I see it is that we’re an aggressive team. I do agree that we have to be more disciplined, but I think it’s just recognize what the issue is. Don’t put it too much on your head and play every game like you would play a normal game. Every play is a new play, so I think just focus on your play and just do the best that you can. Not really think about the red cards that we’ve had or the past results or anything like that. I think it’s just thinking of the next play, the next game, and that’s the way we’re taking it.”

Defender Kofi Twumasi on what’s going to be different the rest of the season when playing the best XI:

“I don’t believe in the best XI. I believe in all our players. We have a lot of quality players here and a lot of experienced players. It doesn’t matter who’s on the field. Whoever is on the field is going to get the job done. To be honest the whole best XI thing, I’m not really into that because all players can do the task and they’re all able to get the job done.”

EL PASO, TEXAS – May 29, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC remains at home on Saturday, May 30, welcoming Lexington SC to Southwest University Park for a regular-season matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., with Locomotive seeking to carry momentum from its 2-0 win over AV Alta FC in the Prinx Tires USL Cup earlier this week.

WATCH: ESPN+, KVIA.com, KVIA App

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

FULL STEAM AHEAD

El Paso Locomotive FC are at home for a second straight game on Saturday, May 30 to host Lexington SC for a regular season matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at Southwest University Park and can be streamed on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

• Record: 4-3-2
• Goals: 20 scored, 16 conceded (+4 GD)
• Shots: 89 total, 49 on target (55.1%)
• Rubio Rubín & Amando Moreno: 11 combined goals (team leaders); Rubín-7, Moreno-4
• Clean Sheets: 2
• Fouls: 123 drawn, 121 committed
• Discipline: 24 yellow cards, 3 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season

El Paso Locomotive FC dropped their first road match of the season in a 2-1 loss to Oakland Roots SC on May 9th. This loss snapped a 4-game unbeaten streak for El Paso in the regular season. Despite a goal in the third minute from Rubio Rubín, a 10-men Locomotive team would give up two unanswered goals to the Roots.

LAST TIME OUT VS LEXINGTON SC
Locomotive earned a 2-1 road victory over Lexington SC behind a pair of first half goals. Memo Diaz opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Roberto Avila doubled El Paso’s advantage in the 31st. Lexington pulled one back early in the second half, but El Paso held firm to secure all three points.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS LEXINGTON SC

El Paso Locomotive FC holds a 2-0-0 all-time record against Lexington FC, both wins coming during the 2025 season after Lexington made the move to the USL Championship. Both matches ended with a 2-1 score line in favor of El Paso, with Palermo Ortiz, Wilmer Cabrera Memo Diaz, and Roberto Avila as the goal scorers.

ATTACKING PRESSURE

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s match with one of the top attacks in the USL Championship, scoring 20 goals through nine games to lead the league. El Paso also hold the top spot when it comes to shot conversion rate, finding the back of the net on 22 percent of their shots on target.

MR. LOCOMOTIVE

Eric Calvillo became El Paso Locomotive FC’s all-time appearance leader across all competitions after making his 140th appearance for the club against New Mexico United, surpassing the previous record held by Aaron Gomez (2019-2023). Calvillo also has the opportunity to break Gomez’s club record of 129 league appearances against Lexington SC on Saturday. Calvillo currently holds Locomotive’s all-time records for minutes played and starts in both regular season and all competitions.

RETURN OF MEMO

Memo Diaz made his return to the pitch during El Paso’s Prinx Tires USL Cup clash against AV Alta FC on Wednesday night. Diaz sustained a shoulder injury in the final match last season and has been working towards getting back into the lineup for the past six months. He was subbed on in the 61st minute on Wednesday, immediately making an impact by recording the assist on Noah Dollenmayer’s game winner.

HOT START

Rubio Rubín is one of two Locomotive players to score seven goals in nine games to open the USL Championship regular season. The other being Jerome Kiesewetter in 2019 who also tallied seven goals in nine matches.

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of four players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS

Defenders Noah Dollenmayer (Dominican Republic) and Nicolás Cardona (Puerto Rico) have been named to their respective national team rosters for the upcoming international window. Dollenmayer will take part in the Dominican Republic’s friendly against Panama, while Cardona joins Puerto Rico in Texas and Arizona for two friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Iran.

EL PASO, TEXAS – May 26, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC returns to action after a two-week break on Wednesday night, hosting AV Alta FC in the second round of the Prinx Tires USL Cup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. as Locomotive looks to snap a three-game winless streak and improve to 2-0-0 in USL Cup play.

WATCH: ESPN+

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.

MATCH NOTES

FULL STEAM AHEAD

El Paso Locomotive FC are back in action for the first time in over two weeks on Wednesday, May 27 as it hosts AV Alta FC at Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT and can be streamed on ESPN+. Locomotive looks to get back to its winning ways after dropping their first road match of the season in a 2-1 loss against Oakland Roots SC.

BY THE NUMBERS (Prinx Tires USL Cup)

• Record: 1-0-0
• Goals: 2 scored, 1 conceded (+1 GD)
• Shots: 21 total, 5 on target (23.8%)
• Clean Sheets: 0
• Fouls: 12 drawn, 17 committed
• Discipline: 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

Prinx Tires USL Cup

El Paso Locomotive FC opened the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup group stage with a 2-1 win over Orange County SC in Irvine, Calif. After a scoreless first half, Orange County took a 1-0 lead just six minutes into the second but were reduced to 10 men just a few minutes later. Goals form Tony Alfaro and Robert Coronado in the final 25 minutes gave El Paso the 2-1 win.

USL Championship Regular Season

El Paso Locomotive FC dropped their first road match of the season in a 2-1 loss to Oakland Roots SC on May 9th. This loss snapped a 4-game unbeaten streak for El Paso in the regular season. Despite a goal in the third minute from Rubio Rubín, a 10-men Locomotive team would give up two unanswered goals to the Roots.

UNFAMILIAR FOES

This is the first matchup between El Paso Locomotive and AV Alta FC. El Paso opened the Prinx Tires USL Cup with a 2-1 win over Orange County SC, while AV Alta dropped their first game to New Mexico United 2-1.

HOME STRUGGLES

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Wednesday’s contest against AV Alta FC with a 1-2-1 record at Southwest University Park this season. Locomotive’s lone win was an 3-2 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC. Amando Moreno opened the scoring in the seventh minute before Las Vegas tied it up in the 23rd. Two more goals from El Paso, one from Rubio Rubín and a second from Moreno, extended El Paso’s advantage to one that Las Vegas could not recover from. Locomotive’s two defeats at home came in a tightly contested match against San Antonio FC and a 4-1 loss to FC Tulsa, a match in which El Paso was reduced to 10 men early in the first half.

ATTACKING PRESSURE

El Paso Locomotive FC enters Wednesday’s match with one of the top attacks in the USL Championship, scoring 20 goals through nine games to lead the league. El Paso also hold the top spot when it comes to shot conversion rate, finding the back of the net on 22 percent of their shots on target.

DEFENSIVE DISCIPLINE

Locomotive were shown zero cards in their opening matchup of the Prinx Tires USL Cup against Orange County SC, marking the first time this season the side

finished a match without a card. Orange County, however, were reduced to 10 men after Apolo Marinch was shown his second yellow of the night in the 58th minute.

UNLIKELY ATTACK

In its most recent outing in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, El Paso Locomotive FC found goals from unlikely contributors in a 2-1 victory over Orange County SC. Defender Tony Alfaro leveled the match in the 64th minute with just his second goal of the season before Robeert Coronado netted his first goal of the year in the 78th minute, proving to be the match-winner as Locomotive secured the comeback victory.

MR. LOCOMOTIVE

Eric Calvillo became El Paso Locomotive FC’s all-time appearance leader across all competitions after making his 140th appearance for the club against New Mexico United, surpassing the previous record held by Aaron Gomez (2019-2023). Calvillo is also just one regular season appearances away from breaking Gomez’s club record of 129 league appearances and has the opportunity to do so against Lexington SC on Saturday. Calvillo currently holds Locomotive’s all-time records for minutes played and starts in both regular season and all competitions.

DYNAMIC DUO

Rubio Rubín and Amando Moreno sit atop the offensive leaderboard for Locomotive, combining for 11 goals in league play, forming on of the most dangerous attacking units in the USL Championship. Rubín currently leads the league with seven goals and sitting tied for four with 21 shots.

HOT START

Rubio Rubín is one of two Locomotive players to score seven goals in nine games to open the USL Championship regular season. The other being Jerome Kiesewetter in 2019 who also tallied seven goals in nine matches.

SEEING RED

El Paso Locomotive FC were once again reduced to 10 men early in their latest match against Oakland Roots SC. The dismissal marked the second straight red card issued to El Paso in the last three matches and the club’s fourth red card of the season.

WORLD CUP

Carl Sainté made league history after earning a spot on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, becoming one of the first players from an active USL roster to receive a World Cup call-up. Haiti will compete in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with matches against Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco.

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS

Defenders Noah Dollenmayer (Dominican Republic) and Nicolás Cardona (Puerto Rico) have been named to their respective national team rosters for the upcoming international window. Dollenmayer will take part in the Dominican Republic’s friendly against Panama, while Cardona joins Puerto Rico in Texas and Arizona for two friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Iran.

NOTABLE QUOTES:

HC Junior Gonzalez on turning things around starting with the match against AV Alta:

“Anytime you come off a loss the next game is a chance to turn it around. We’ve had a few opportunities to get ourselves higher in the standings. We didn’t achieve those goals but by no means is this group panicked by any means.

We’re showing up for this Wednesday game against AV Alta to get a result and to play in our style of play. Obviously, a good result gives us now two wins in the Prinx Cup and keeps us going in that competition. After we focus on Wednesday, we’ll them prepare for the weekend.”

Midfielder Eric Calvillo on breaking the All-Time Appearance record and what to expect from him going forward:

“It’s an honor and a privilege. I’m very happy for that. My family and I, we thank the club, the organization, the city, and the fans for all their support and having me here.

I said it from day one, I wanted to come to this organization, this club, and make history. I’ve done a few things already, but more individual, and I’m ready for that team history accomplishment. That’s winning a championship.

I’m just going to take it day by day and continue doing what I do. Just having the support of the fans and the club is all I really need. I’m just going to continue working hard. However, many years I continue playing for this club they know I’m going to do my very best and give them all that I can until my times up. Hopefully this is the club that I am playing my last official soccer professional game.”

EL PASO, TEXAS – May 8, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC continues its two-match road swing on Saturday, May 9, as it heads to the Oakland Coliseum to face Oakland Roots SC in a key Western Conference matchup. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. MT with Locomotive entering the weekend unbeaten on the road in league play and boasting one of the top attacks in the USL Championship with 19 goals through eight matches.

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MATCH NOTES

FULL STEAM AHEAD
El Paso Locomotive FC continues its two-match road trip on Saturday, May 9, as it travels to face Oakland Roots SC at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. MT and can be streamed on ESPN+.

Locomotive enters the match looking to build momentum after earning a 2-2 draw against New Mexico United on Wednesday night in the Derby del Camino Real, extending the club’s unbeaten road record in league play this season.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

• Record: 4-2-2
• Goals: 19 scored, 14 conceded (+5 GD)
• Shots: 83 total, 46 on target (55.4%)
• Rubio Rubín & Amando Moreno: 10 combined goals (team leaders); Rubín-6, Moreno-4
• Clean Sheets: 2
• Fouls: 113 drawn, 1114 committed
• Discipline: 23 yellow cards, 2 red cards

LAST TIME OUT
USL Championship Regular Season
El Paso Locomotive FC remained unbeaten on the road in league play after earning a 2-2 draw against New Mexico United on Wednesday night in the Derby del Camino Real. Rubio Rubín opened scoring in the 12th minute off a pass from Alex Méndez before New Mexico answered with a pair of goals from Greg Hurst to take a 2-1 lead into halftime. Locomotive responded with a stronger second-half performance, and Diego Abitia delivered a late equalizer in the 86th minute with a bicycle kick finish to help El Paso secure a point in Albuquerque.

LAST TIME OUT VS OAKLAND ROOTS SC
El Paso Locomotive FC scored twice in the opening five minutes and never looked back in a 3-1 victory over Oakland Roots SC at Southwest University Park. Amando Moreno opened the scoring just 43 seconds into the match off a cross from Gabi Torres, marking the fastest goal of the season for Locomotive and the second fastest in the USL Championship in 2025, before Eric Calvillo doubled the lead four minutes later. Jahmali Waite made several key saves to preserve the advantage before Moreno added his second goal of the night. Oakland found a late consolation goal, but Los Locos secured all three points.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS OAKLAND ROOTS SC
El Paso Locomotive FC holds a 2-5-2 all-time record against Oakland Roots SC dating back to the clubs’ first meeting in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs. Despite controlling possession in six of the nine all-time meetings, including posting 61 percent possession twice in the series, Locomotive has been outscored 16-10 by Oakland. El Paso earned its first win in the matchup on Oct. 14, 2023, with a 2-1 road victory at Laney Football Stadium before securing its first home win against Roots SC on Oct. 1, 2025, with a 3-1 result at Southwest University Park, marking the most goals scored by Locomotive in the series. 

ROAD WARRIORS
El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s matchup against Oakland Roots SC unbeaten on the road in USL Championship play this season with a 3-0-1 record away from Southwest University Park. Locomotive has earned road victories over Monterey Bay FC (3-0), Sacramento Republic FC (2-1), and Hartford Athletic (4-0) while also picking up a 2-2 draw Wednesday night against New Mexico United in the Derby del Camino Real. El Paso has outscored opponents 11-3 in league road matches this season and has scored multiple goals in all four away contests. 

ATTACKING PRESSURE
El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s match with one of the top attacks in the USL Championship, scoring 19 goals through eight matches compared to Oakland Roots SC’s 14. Locomotive has also generated more offensive pressure with 83 total shots and 46 shots on target, while Oakland has recorded 68 shots and 33 shots on goal this season.

WESTERN CONFERENCE BATTLE
Saturday’s matchup features two clubs near the top half of the Western Conference standings entering Matchweek 10. Locomotive sits third in the conference with a 4-2-2 record, while Oakland enters the weekend in fifth place with a 3-1-4 mark. Both clubs have shown an ability to grind out results early in the season, combining for six draws through their first eight matches.

MR. LOCOMOTIVE
Eric Calvillo became El Paso Locomotive FC’s all-time appearance leader across all competitions after making his 140th appearance for the club against New Mexico United, surpassing the previous record held by Aaron Gomez (2019-2023). Calvillo is also just two regular-season appearances away from breaking Gomez’s club record of 129 league appearances. Calvillo currently holds Locomotive’s all-time records for minutes played and starts in both regular season and all competitions.

PHYSICAL MATCHUP
Saturday’s match could feature a physical battle between the two Western Conference clubs. Locomotive has conceded 114 fouls this season, while Oakland has committed 89. Both clubs have also drawn more than 100 fouls this season, with Oakland drawing 109 and El Paso 113.

ATTACKING LEADERS
El Paso Locomotive FC enters Saturday’s matchup with two of the top attacking players in the USL Championship. Rubio Rubín ranks among the league leaders with six goals this season, while Amando Moreno is tied for eighth with four goals of his own. Oakland Roots SC counters with Peter Wilson, who also ranks tied for eighth in the league with four goals, three of which came in a hat trick on April 22.

CHANCE CREATION
Locomotive has been one of the league’s most dangerous attacking teams through eight matches, ranking first in the USL Championship with 19 goals, 83 total shots, and 46 shots on target. Oakland has also produced strong attacking numbers with 14 goals and 68 shots, but El Paso holds the edge in overall attacking pressure and efficiency in the final third. 

RUBÍN ON THE RISE
Rubio Rubín has continued to lead the Locomotive attack in league play, scoring in five of El Paso’s first seven USL Championship matches this season. Rubín opened scoring in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw against New Mexico United in the 12th minute off an assist from Alex Méndez, marking his sixth league goal of the season that ties for first in USL Championship. He has now recorded goals against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Monterey Bay FC, Las Vegas Lights FC, San Antonio FC, and New Mexico United, with assists coming from four different teammates: Alex Méndez, Amando Moreno, Palermo Ortiz, and an unassisted finish against Las Vegas. Rubín has also scored three opening goals for Locomotive this season, helping Los Locos establish early momentum in multiple matches.

ATTACKING LEADERSHIP
Rubio Rubín and Amando Moreno continue to pace the Locomotive attack heading into Saturday’s match against Oakland Roots SC. Rubín leads the club with five goals and two assists while also leading the team with 15 shots and eight shots on target across seven appearances. Moreno sits second on the team with four goals while tying for the club lead with nine shots on target and adding 10 chances created in 483 minutes played. Alex Méndez has also played a major role in the attack from midfield, recording three goals and one assist while tallying 12 shots and eight shots on target in seven starts.

MIDFIELD CONTROL
Locomotive’s midfield has continued to drive possession and chance creation throughout the 2026 campaign. Ricky Ruiz leads the club with 675 minutes played while also leading the team with 14 chances created and 12 fouls won. Eric Calvillo has added one goal and one assist in 528 minutes while contributing on both sides of the ball, and Robert Coronado has emerged as another attacking option from deeper positions with nine shots and nine chances created this season.

DEPTH IN ATTACK
Locomotive has received key contributions throughout its frontline beyond its leading scorers. Diego Abitia has recorded one goal with six shots and three shots on target in just 158 minutes played, while Beto Avila has added one goal and four shots on target in five appearances. Gabi Torres has also contributed in multiple areas with one goal, four shots, three shots on target, and 12 fouls won in five appearances.

DEFENSIVE FOUNDATION
Locomotive’s back line has continued to provide consistency through the opening stretch of the season. Álvaro Quezada has played 564 minutes across eight appearances, while Tony Alfaro has added a goal from the back line in more than 500 minutes played. Noah Dollenmayer and Kenny Hoban have also continued to see significant minutes as Locomotive remains one of the stronger defensive sides in the Western Conference.

SPREADING THE WEALTH
El Paso Locomotive FC has seen 10 different players contribute to goals through the club’s opening eight USL Championship matches of the 2026 season. Rubio Rubín leads the way with five goals and two assists, while Amando Moreno has added four goals and one assist. Alex Méndez has contributed three goals and two assists, including a free-kick strike against Monterey Bay FC and a penalty finish against Sacramento Republic FC.

IMPACT FROM ACROSS THE PITCH
Locomotive has received goals from every area of the field this season. Midfielders Alex Méndez and Eric Calvillo have combined for four goals; defenders Tony Alfaro and Palermo Ortiz have contributed in attack; and Diego Abitia scored off the bench in the 86th minute against New Mexico United to help Locomotive earn a point on the road in the Derby del Camino Real.

EL PASO, TEXAS – May 6, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC returns to Derby del Camino Real action on Wednesday, May 6, traveling to Albuquerque, N.M., for a 7 p.m. MT showdown against New Mexico United at RGCU Field at Isotopes Park. Locomotive enters the rivalry matchup looking to bounce back in league play while carrying momentum from a dominant 4-0 victory over New Mexico in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup action earlier this season.

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Listen: SiriusXM Channel 157 

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MATCH NOTES

FULL STEAM AHEAD
El Paso Locomotive FC hits the road for the second of four matchups in the Derby del Camino Real on Wednesday, May 6 at RGCU Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT and will be televised on CBS Sports Golazo Network. The match will also be streamed on Sirius XM channel 147.

Locomotive FC is looking to bounce back from back-to-back USL regular season losses against San Antonio FC (L, 2-3) and FC Tulsa (L, 1-4).

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

• Record: 4-2-1
• Goals: 17 scored, 12 conceded
• Shots: 68 total, 39 on target (25.0%)
• Rubio Rubín & Amando Moreno: 9 combined goals (team leaders); Rubín-5, Moreno-4
• Clean Sheets: 2
• Fouls: 98 drawn, 101 committed
• Discipline: 20 yellow cards, 2 red cards

LAST TIME OUT
USL Championship Regular Season
El Paso Locomotive FC fell 4-1 to FC Tulsa on April 29 at Southwest University Park, dropping their second straight league match. Down to 10 men after a Gabi Torres red card in the 11th minute, El Paso trailed 1-0 at halftime before Alex Méndez converted a 57th-minute penalty to level the match. Tulsa responded immediately with Rémi Cabral’s second goal of the night, then added two more through Nelson Pierre and Kalil ElMedkhar to secure the result. The loss marks a season-high four goals conceded in regular season play for Locomotive.

LAST TIME OUT VS NEW MEXICO UNITED
El Paso Locomotive FC earned a commanding 4-0 road win over New Mexico United in the first 2026 Derby del Camino Real meeting at UNM Soccer Stadium, advancing to the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Álvaro Quezada opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and after New Mexico was reduced to 10 men early in the second half, Alex Méndez, Rubio Rubín, and Eric Calvillo each added goals to seal the dominant result.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS NEW MEXICO UNITED
El Paso Locomotive FC holds a 6-7-8 record across all competitions against New Mexico United, with a +2 goal differential (29 GF, 27 GA). Locomotive has found recent success in the series, winning two of the last three meetings, including a dominant 4-0 road victory in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup. Matches between the clubs have been tightly contested, with eight draws and 10 of the 21 meetings decided by one goal or fewer, highlighting the competitive nature of the Derby del Camino Real.

DERBY DEL CAMINO REAL
El Paso Locomotive FC enters the matchup with one of the top scoring attacks in the USL Championship, featuring multiple players ranked among the league leaders (three total) in goals, while New Mexico United does not have a scorer producing at that same level. Locomotive earned a 4-0 victory over New Mexico on April 1 in U.S. Open Cup play, with four different goal scorers showcasing the club’s attacking depth. 

The matchup will feature El Paso’s high-powered offense, which has produced 15 goals in six matches, going up against New Mexico’s defensive structure. Locomotive has also found success on the road, scoring 10 goals in three away matches this season. Key factors to watch include the impact of Rubio Rubín and Amando Moreno against the New Mexico back line, Alex Méndez’s influence on set pieces, and Locomotive’s ability to convert chances early away from home. 

HOME VS AWAY SPLIT
El Paso Locomotive FC has found strong success on the road in 2026 league play, posting a perfect 3-0-0 record away from home while outscoring opponents 10-2, including two shutouts and a +8 goal differential. In contrast, Locomotive has faced challenges at Southwest University Park with a 1-1-2 record, conceding 11 goals while scoring eight for a -3 goal differential. Despite controlling possession in multiple home matches, recent results have tilted in favor of opponents, highlighting a stark contrast between the club’s road dominance and home form early in the season.

STRONG START vs. RECENT FORM
El Paso Locomotive FC opened the 2026 campaign unbeaten through its first five matches (4-0-1), outscoring opponents 15-6 with a +9 goal differential and recording two shutouts. During that stretch, Locomotive averaged 3.0 goals per match while allowing just 1.2, showing balance on both sides of the ball, particularly in road wins where they scored 10 goals and conceded only two. However, momentum has shifted in the last two matches, both at home, where Locomotive has suffered back-to-back losses while conceding seven goals and scoring just three (-4 GD). 

STAYING ON RED
El Paso Locomotive FC has been issued three red cards during the 2026 campaign, with two coming as straight dismissals and one via accumulation. Eric Calvillo was sent off in the 55th minute at Sacramento Republic FC after receiving a second yellow card, while Kofi Twumasi saw a straight red in the 25th minute at Houston Dynamo FC in U.S. Open Cup play. Most recently, Gabi Torres was shown a straight red just 11 minutes into the match against FC Tulsa. The early dismissals have played a significant role in recent results, forcing Locomotive to play extended stretches a man down.

PLAYING THROUGH ADVERSITY
Despite being reduced to 10 men in multiple matches this season, El Paso Locomotive FC has continued to push the tempo offensively, generating 21 combined shots in matches against Houston and FC Tulsa while maintaining near-even possession. However, early red cards (coming as soon as the 11th and 25th minutes) have proven decisive, forcing Locomotive to play extended stretches with 10 players and contributing directly to recent results.

MÉNDEZ DELIVERS FROM SET PIECES
Alex Méndez’s converted penalty in the 57th minute against FC Tulsa marked his third goal of the 2026 season, with all three coming from set pieces. Méndez previously found the net on a free kick in the 63rd minute at New Mexico United in U.S. Open Cup play on April 1, and converted a penalty in the 37th minute at Sacramento Republic FC on March 28, continuing his strong impact in dead-ball situations.

ATTACKING LEADERSHIP
Rubio Rubín leads El Paso Locomotive FC with five goals and two assists in six matches, pacing a balanced attack that has seen five different players find the back of the net. Amando Moreno adds four goals, while Alex Méndez has contributed three goals and one assist, with his impact largely coming from set-piece opportunities.

CHANCE CREATION & VOLUME
Locomotive continues to generate strong attacking numbers, led by Rubio Rubín’s 15 shots (eight on target) and Alex Méndez’s 12 shots (eight on target). Amando Moreno (nine shots, seven on target) and Diego Abitia (six shots) have also been active in the final third, highlighting a multi-layered offensive approach.

LOCOMOTIVE AMONG LEAGUE LEADERS
El Paso Locomotive FC features one of the most productive attacks in the USL Championship, with both Rubio Rubín and Amando Moreno ranking among the league’s top scorers. Rubín sits tied at third in the league with five goals and adds two assists to rank tied for sixth, while Moreno has four goals – tied for eighth, placing both players firmly among the league’s leading attackers.

MULTI-THREAT ATTACK
Locomotive is one of six teams with multiple players in the league’s top scoring group, highlighting its depth in the final third. Alongside Rubio Rubín and Amando Moreno, Alex Méndez has also contributed from midfield with multiple goals, giving El Paso three players ranked among the league’s top attacking contributors early in the season.

OFFENSIVE FIREPOWER
As a team, Locomotive ranks among the most dangerous offenses in the league, averaging 2.8 goals per match and leading the USL Championship in total goals scored early in the season. This attacking output has been a key factor in the club’s strong start and ability to generate results, particularly on the road.