El Paso Locomotive FC welcomes regional rival New Mexico United to Southwest University Park on Saturday, September 5 after the match was relocated to El Paso. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. MT and will be televised live locally on El Paso – Las Cruces CW and nationally on ESPN+. For priority ticketing, secure your Locomotive FC Season Seats or sign up for the waiting list at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/eplocomotivefc/tickets
Running on a four-game unbeaten streak, Los Locos head into Saturday’s contest with confidence and momentum. Securing the late 2-1 through goals from Brent Kallman and Bryam Rebellón. The performance put forth by Locomotive FC was topped off with a nod towards Rebellón as he highlighted the USL Championship Week 10 Team of the Week. Having earned 10 of 12 points in the past four games, Locomotive moves into the weekend with momentum and confidence against its regional rival.
As the shortened 2020 USL Championship regular-season passes the halfway point and moves into the final stretch, Locomotive FC and New Mexico United continue their fight for the top of Group C. New Mexico United holds a record of 6-2-2 (20 points) at the top of the group, five points ahead of Locomotive FC (4-2-3, 15 points). The two have met twice so far at Southwest University Park, splitting points with a 2-2 draw before United took away the 2-1 win. With an opportunity for redemption and to close the gap on the fight for first, Locomotive FC aims to get its first win over New Mexico United in front of the increased limited capacity of 1,500 fans.
Follow El Paso Locomotive FC vs New Mexico United – Sat., September 5, 2020
· Coverage Begins: 7:30 p.m. MT
· Local TV: El Paso – Las Cruces CW
· Digital Streaming: ESPN+
· Social Media: @EPLocomotiveFC & #ELPvNM on Twitter
· Additional Content: Official El Paso Locomotive FC App (iOS / Android)