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Arturo Ortiz Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 30

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Arturo Ortiz was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 30 for his performance in El Paso’s 1-0 win vs North Carolina FC.

ARTURO ORTIZ
The Mexican veteran was solid in Locomotive’s back line as the side earned a 1-0 win against North Carolina FC, winning 2 of 2 tackles, 5 of 7 ground duels, and 4 of 5 aerial duels while completing 66 of 77 passes and recording three shots.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 30

GK – Hugo Fauroux, Loudoun United FC
D – Clay Holstad, Rhode Island FC
D – Arturo Ortiz, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Jojea Kwizera, Rhode Island FC
M – Bruno Lapa, Memphis 901 FC
M – Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M – Luis Felipe Fernandes, Sacramento Republic FC
M – J.C. Ngando, Las Vegas Lights FC
F – Augustine Williams, Indy Eleven
F – Ethan Zubak, Orange County SC
F – Albert Dikwa, Rhode Island FC

Coach: Mark Briggs, Sacramento Republic FC

Bench: Danny Vitiello (SAC), Jack Blake (IND), Maxi Rodriguez (DET), Elijah Wynder (LOU), Rida Zouhir (BHM), Connor Rutz (DET), Wilson Harris (LOU)

Ramon Pasquel Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 27

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Ramon Pasquel was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 27 for his performance in El Paso’s 0-0 draw at Detroit City FC.

RAMON PASQUEL
The Mexican shot-stopper posted a four-save shutout as Locomotive played to a scoreless draw against Detroit City FC for their third consecutive clean sheet.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 27

GK – Ramón Pasquel, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Dani Rovira, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
D – Paco Craig, North Carolina FC
D – Omar Grey, San Antonio FC
M – Rafael Menzingen, North Carolina FC
M – Yosuke Hanya, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – Player of the Week
M – Bradley Sample, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
M – Ezra Armstrong, North Carolina FC
F – Evan Conway, North Carolina FC
F – Justin Dhillon, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
F – Rodrigo da Costa, North Carolina FC

Coach – Ben Pirmann, Charleston Battery

Bench – Khadim Ndiaye (MIA), Adrian Diz Pe (IND), Nate Dossantos (CHS), Aiden McFadden (LOU), Emilio Ycaza (CHS), Luis Solignac (SA), Nick Markanich (CHS)

Eric Calvillo Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 24

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Eric Calvillo was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 24 for his performance in El Paso’s 1-0 road win at Orange County SC.

ERIC CALVILLO
In addition to netting in the game-winner from the penalty spot, the El Salvador international created three chances and shot twice on target while completing 40 of 48 passes.

Three Locos Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 23

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Robert Coronado, Lucas Stauffer and Amando Moreno were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 23 for their standout performances to secure El Paso’s first home win against Miami FC.

ROBERT CORONADO
The recent arrival recorded a goal and assist as Locomotive took its first home win of the season with a 2-1 win against Miami FC, notched six chances created and four shots overall while completing 63 of 68 passes, winning 4 of 4 duels and making eight recoveries.

LUCAS STAUFFER
Stauffer recorded one assist and had three chances created while completing 41 of 45 passes overall and made two clearances and two interceptions in Locomotive’s 2-1 victory against Miami FC.

AMANDO MORENO
Constantly threatening the goal with four shots on target, the El Salvador international eventually scored the game-winner to secure El Paso’s long-awaited first win at Southwest University Park this season.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 23

GK – Jordan Farr, Tampa Bay Rowdies
D – Lucas Stauffer, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Gagi Margvelashvili, Oakland Roots SC
D – Patrick Hogan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
M – Juan David Torres, Charleston Battery
M – Robert Coronado, El Paso Locomotive FC
M – Nick Ross, Sacramento Republic FC
M – Sergio Rivas, New Mexico United
F – Oalex Anderson, North Carolina FC
F – Wilson Harris, Louisville City FC – Player of the Week
F – Nick Markanich, Charleston Battery

Coach – John Bradford, North Carolina FC

Bench – Eric Dick (PIT), Frank Nodarse (RI), Harvey St. Clair (TUL), Jack Gurr (SAC), Mikey Maldonado (NC), Taylor Davila (LOU), Amando Moreno (ELP)

Jahmali Waite Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 22

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Jahmali Waite was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 22 for the third time this season following his shutout performance against Memphis 901 FC.

JAHMALI WAITE
The Jamaican international posted a five-save game in a scoreless draw against Memphis 901 FC on Saturday night that registered a -2.4 Goals Prevented mark at AutoZone Park.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 22

GK – Jahmali Waite, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Matt Real, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
D – Justin Malou, North Carolina FC
D – Robby Dambrot, Loudoun United FC
M – Juan David Torres, Charleston Battery
M – Edwin Laszo, FC Tulsa
M – Emilio Ycaza, Charleston Battery
M – Valentin Noël, Las Vegas Lights FC
F – Kalil ElMedkhar, Loudoun United FC – Player of the Week
F – Nick Markanich, Charleston Battery
F – Tristan Trager, Monterey Bay F.C.

Coach – Mario Sanchez, FC Tulsa

Bench: Eric Dick (PIT), Lamar Batista (NC), Matt Mahoney (COS), Danny Crisostomo (TBR), Clay Holstad (RI), Phillip Goodrum (TUL), Jansen Wilson (LOU)

Amando Moreno, Lucas Stauffer Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 12; Moreno Voted Player of the Week

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Amando Moreno and Lucas Stauffer were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 12 for their strong defensive performances in a 2-1 win against Eastern Conference Leaders Charleston Battery, with Moreno voted the Championship Player of the Week presented by Konami eFootball after scoring both Locomotive goals.

AMANDO MORENO
Moreno scored both goals in the second half including an outstanding finish in stoppage time as El Paso handed the Battery their first defeat of the 2024 campaign and earned new Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera a victory in his first game since taking charge last week. The El Salvador international has now recorded five goals this season to lead El Paso.

LUCAS STAUFFER
Lucas Stauffer had a strong performance on the right side for Locomotive in its victory against Charleston, winning 4 of 4 tackles and 8 of 11 duels while making 10 recoveries and three interceptions at Patriots Point.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 12

GK – Koke Vegas, Rhode Island FC
D – Lucas Stauffer, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Oscar Jimenez, Memphis 901 FC
D – Abdi Mohamed, New Mexico United
M – Mikey Maldonado, North Carolina FC
M – Jack Blake, Indy Eleven
M – Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Hartford Athletic
M – Florian Valot, Loudoun United FC
F – Amando Moreno, El Paso Locomotive FC
F – Zach Ryan, Loudoun United FC
F – Cal Jennings, Tampa Bay Rowdies

Coach – Ryan Martin, Loudoun United FC

Bench: Paul Blanchette (OAK), Paco Craig (NC), AJ Paterson (BHM), Ezra Armstrong (NC), Nanan Houssou (NM), Marlon Santos (MEM), Greg Hurst (NM)

Four Locos Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 10

EL PASO, Texas – The USL Championship named four El Paso Locomotive FC Players to its Week 10 Team of the Week following their impressive displays last week in the 2-0 road win against Loudoun United FC.

TUMI MOSHOBANE

The South African put on a stellar performance to guide Locomotive to victory, finding the net 42 seconds after the opening whistle before setting up Eric Calvillo for the eventual game winner.   

It was Moshobane’s first goal and assist for El Paso and it was the first time since July 2022 that he recorded a goal and an assist in single match. It was the sixth time he had done so in his career (fourth time in the USL Championship).

ERIC CALVILLO

The captain midfielder opened his 2024 scoring account by providing Locomotive with the game winner just before the end of the first half. He also had four shots on target, recorded a 96% passing accuracy rate (24/25 passes) and won possession back for Locomotive five times.

BOLU AKINYODE

Against Loudoun, Akinyode went 8/8 in tackles, 14/14 in duels, recovered possession eight times, made three clearances, blocked two shots and intercepted one attempt. It was a masterclass in stifling offensive play and arguably the strongest performance by any Locomotive player on the night.

JAHMALI WAITE

The Jamaican international made three big saves against Loudoun to secure his first clean sheet of the year. His save total for 2024 is now 30, joint-third most in the league.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 10

GK – Tyler Deric, Memphis 901 FC
D – Aedan Stanley, Indy Eleven
D – Carlos Guzman, Monterey Bay F.C.
D – Adrian Diz Pe, Indy Eleven
M – Eric Calvillo, El Paso Locomotive FC
M – Taylor Davila, Louisville City FC
M – Bolu Akinyode, El Paso Locomotive FC
M – Bruno Lapa, Memphis 901 FC
F – Tumi Moshobane, El Paso Locomotive FC
F – Augustine Williams, Indy Eleven
F – Ray Serrano, Louisville City FC

Coach – Danny Cruz, Louisville City FC

Bench – Jahmali Waite (ELP), Lucas Turci (MEM), Yosuke Hanya (COS), Clay Holstad (RI), Enzo Martinez (BHM), Ben Morris (DET), Tristan Trager (MB)

Jahmali Waite, Javier Nevarez Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 7

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Jahmali Waite and Javier Nevarez were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 7 for their strong defensive performances in a 1-1 draw against Tampa Bay Rowdies over the weekend.

JAHMALI WAITE
The Jamaican international recorded seven saves in the match against the Rowdies, a season-high for a single match in 2024. One save in particular showcased Waite’s impressive acrobatic and reaction ability that was crucial to helping Los Locos keep out a dangerous Tampa Bay side.

JAVIER NEVAREZ
Aside from scoring a 65-yard screamer that could potentially be a contender for USL Championship Goal of the Year, Nevarez also posted a 100% tackle success rate (5/5) against the Rowdies.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 7

GK – Jahmali Waite, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Sean Totsch, Louisville City FC
D – Forrest Lasso, Tampa Bay Rowdies
D – Stephen Turnbull, Rhode Island FC
M – Jorge Hernandez, San Antonio FC
M – Danny Crisostomo, Tampa Bay Rowdies
M – Aaron Molloy, Charleston Battery
M – Jesus Enriquez, Monterey Bay F.C.
F – Greg Hurst, New Mexico United
F – MD Myers, Charleston Battery
F – Edward Kizza, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Coach: Khano Smith, Rhode Island FC

Bench: Danny Faundez (LOU), Jack Gurr (SAC), Brett Levis (DET), Javier Nevarez (ELP), Kobe Hernandez-Foster (BHM), Ben Morris (DET), Nick Markanich (CHS)

Lucas Stauffer Named to USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 1

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC defender Lucas Stauffer was named to the Starting XI for USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 1 after an impressive debut that saw him lead Locomotive in chances created (5) and final third entries (16) plus winning 3 of 3 tackles and 8 of 10 duels defensively.

USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 1

GK – Matt VanOekel, Birmingham Legion FC
D – Nicolas Cardona, Miami FC
D – Lucas Stauffer, El Paso Locomotive FC
D – Younes Boudadi, Indy Eleven
M – Jorge Hernandez, San Antonio FC
M – Florian Valot, Loudoun United FC
M – Jack Blake, Indy Eleven
M – Irakoze Donasiyano, Oakland Roots SC
F – Trevor Amann, Sacramento Republic FC
F – Greg Hurst, New Mexico United
F – Romario Williams, Hartford Athletic

Coach – Eric Quill, New Mexico United

Bench – Alex Tambakis (NM), Bryan Tamacas (OAK), Akeem Ward (MEM), Jeciel Cedeno (OAK), Aaron Molloy (CHS), Andrew Booth (MIA), Nighte Pickering (MEM)

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