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EL PASO – March 30, 2019 – El Paso Locomotive FC wins their first match in the franchise’s history at home. At the end of 90 minutes, El Paso came out with a dominating 2-0 victory over Orange County SC.

In the first half, El Paso Locomotive FC sent three shots at the Orange County keeper, took five corner kicks and maintained an 81.8 percent passing rate. El Paso was knocking at the door of OC, looking for the magic moment and keeping the pressure high. In the 41st minute, midfielder Edson Partida took to the pitch and closed out the half completing 100 percent of his passes.

As soon as the whistle blew, El Paso Locomotive came onto the pitch in the second half with the same intensity as the first with multiple chances created. Salgado hammered down on the Orange County right line and was getting looks on goal, hungry to add a point to his name. In the 64th minute, El Paso took the lead when Salgado’s shot on goal was deflected, and Partida scooped it up and sent it into the back of the net. Partida wasn’t finished there, in the 88th minute with a perfectly placed assist from Sebastian Contreras, Partida collected the ball at the top of the box and took a few touches in before sending it home and running over to celebrate with the 8th Notch (El Paso Locomotive FC supporter group) who went full throttle.

“I am really happy we were able to give this win to the city of El Paso; it feels amazing. It is what I have been wishing for since I signed here to play for my hometown,” said Salgado.

“Getting the first win in history feels great and getting it at home feels even better. We are going to continue to work hard and push for more,” said Partida who was also named Estrella of the Match.

El Paso Locomotive FC plays their next match at home on Saturday, April 13th against Phoenix Rising FC.  Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, and Individual Match Tickets can be purchased at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/eplocomotivefc/ticket or by calling 915-235-GOAL!

The USL Championship Team of the Week has been announced for Week 3 and Locomotive fans will notice a familiar name in the starting XI. Midfielder Nick Ross is the first El Paso Locomotive player in the club’s history to grab a spot on the USL Team of the Week. After an impressive performance last Saturday night, Ross deserves the honor. He opened up scoring Saturday night in the 45th minute, sending a left-footed laser under a RGV defender’s legs and into the bottom right corner of the goal. Ross wasn’t done adding his name to the final stat sheet. In the 78th minute, Ross took the ball into the box and drew the attention of two defenders and the keeper, leaving teammate Derek Gebhard wide open. As the RGV defense closed in on Ross he was able to swing it to his right, finding the foot of Gebhard, and Gebhard finding the goal.

Across three matches, Ross has amassed a 91.2 percent passing accuracy, won 100 percent of his tackles, and is the only player with an assist and a goal. “It’s always nice to get the recognition, but what I really want for the team is to keep driving and get three points,” said Ross. “I also can’t believe how amazing our fans have been. It has been great playing at home. Those guys behind the goal [8th Notch] are non-stop and I’m looking forward to returning to play at home this Saturday.”  

El Paso Locomotive returns to action this Saturday against Orange County SC at home. Both clubs hold identical records (0-2-1) and goal differentials (-2). This match will shake up the standings and with a win could elevate El Paso into the top ten in the western conference. Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, and Individual Match Tickets can be purchased at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/eplocomotivefc/ticket or by calling 915-235-GOAL!

EL PASO – March 23, 2019 – El Paso Locomotive FC draws against Rio Grande Valley FC in the two clubs first meeting of the 2019 USL Championship season.

El Paso Locomotive came out knocking, having good looks on goal early on in the match. They kept up the pressure and maintained 62.1 percent of the possession in the first half. El Paso took the first lead of the match in the 45th minute.  In the waning seconds of the half, Nick Ross sent a screamer through a defender’s legs and curled the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal. The 1-0 lead would send things into halftime.

Locomotive kept the energy high in the second half. Nick Ross wasn’t done adding his name to the stat sheet. In the 77th minute he glanced a ball across the goal, and it found the foot of Derek Gebhard who put it into the empty net. This is now Gebhard’s second goal of the season and his second time being named Estrella of the Match.

Shortly after the Gebhard goal to put Locomotive up two, Rio Grande Valley answered with one of their own. A rocket of a shot by Romilio Hernandez went into the back of the goal in the 78th minute to cut the lead in half. Rio Grande Valley ended up grabbing one more goal in the final minutes of the match to bring score level.

This match kicked off COPA Tejas, the supporter crafted Texas Derby between the four Texas USL Championship clubs; Austin Bold FC, El Paso Locomotive FC, Rio Grande Valley FC, and San Antonio FC.

After getting one point at home forward Derek Gebhard said, “It is all 11 of us out there, we defend as a team. We will go back to look at the video and see what mistakes we made and go from there.”  

El Paso Locomotive FC plays their next match at home on Saturday, March 30th against Orange County SC.  Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, and Individual Match Tickets can be purchased at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/eplocomotivefc/ticket or by calling 915-235-GOAL!

El Paso Locomotive FC took to the pitch tonight in their SOLD OUT historic inaugural home opener against OKC Energy FC. In front of a crowd of 8,324, fans got to see their hometown team take the field for the very first time and cheer them on.

 Andrew Forrest General Manager, Business Operation said, “Congratulations to the fans and the community for coming together tonight. Your support was electric, and the atmosphere was unbelievable. Professional soccer has come home to El Paso and we can’t wait to do it with you all again on March 23rd against Rio Grande Valley.”  

 The Lowry game plan was heavily implemented in this opening match where El Paso Locomotive FC maintained 68.8 percent possession with 506 passes at an 83.2 percent completion rate. “The guys are invested in this club, they are invested in each other, and they are a great group,” said Head Coach Mark Lowry.

 Forward Derek Gebhard netted the first goal in franchise history in the 15th minute. Creative dribbling by Sebastian Contreras and a perfectly placed pass left Gebhard right in front of the goal with a ball at his feet.  “It felt really amazing especially with the fans and the atmosphere we had here,” said Gebhard “It meant a lot to me scoring for a new club and being the first person to do it.”

 Oklahoma City Energy FC ended up winning the contest 3-1 but Lowry knows his team has what it takes to compete in this league. “What people saw tonight was a team that will win a lot of games in this league. We are going to win games home and away, this is the first match in a long season,” said Lowry.  

El Paso Locomotive FC takes to the road to face Real Monarchs SLC next Saturday, March 16th. Catch the action on ESPN+. Good tickets remain for upcoming matches including the Saturday, March 23rd game vs. regional rival Rio Grande Valley FC and the Saturday, March 30th match against Orange County SC.  Season Ticket Memberships, Group Tickets, and Individual Match Tickets can be purchased at https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/eplocomotivefc/ticket or by calling 915-235-GOAL!

EL PASO – March 5, 2019 – El Paso Locomotive FC today announced they have reached agreement with KVIA and the El Paso – Las Cruces CW to broadcast all Saturday and Sunday home matches in their inaugural USL Championship season.

Alan Ledford, MountainStar Sports Group and Locomotive President said “For those unable to be at Southwest University Park for a weekend Locomotive match, this provides an opportunity to see your local professional team in action and to get to know Locomotive players who come to El Paso from eleven (11) different countries.  We’re proud to be working with KVIA and El Paso – Las Cruces CW to make this possible.”

KVIA-TV General Manager Kevin Lovell said, “We are elated to partner with the Locomotive to provide viewers with a quality broadcast of all 12 Saturday and one Sunday home game this season. If you can’t get to the games at Southwest University Park, they will be carried on the El Paso – Las Cruces CW. The CW network is available over-the-air and on all major cable and satellite outlets in the El Paso and Las Cruces TV market.”

The broadcast team will be comprised of Duke Keith and Michael Balogun. Keith has been an esteemed member of the El Paso media scene for more than 30 years. He has served in various roles across multiple organizations, including play-by-play for ESPN, the El Paso Patriots, El Paso Rhinos, and UTEP Athletics. Balogun played NCAA D1 soccer for the University of Akron, one of the most highly regarded programs in the country. He also spent time with the US Youth National Team and had stints with various professional clubs. The wealth of soccer knowledge and expertise they bring to the table is extraordinary.

The 12 Saturday and one Sunday Locomotive matches will air live on El Paso – Las Cruces CW channels 13 (Spectrum), 388 (Comcast), 8 (DirecTV), 17 (Dish), 19 (AT&T).  The El Paso – Las Cruces CW is available to everyone in the El Paso and Las Cruces region on 7.2 over the air

El Paso Locomotive FC took to the road in their first true away game of the preseason in a face-off with intrastate USL Championship Club, San Antonio FC. This budding Texas rivalry planted its early seeds in the heart of hill country. In a modified format, the match consisted of a 45-minute period, a 30-minute period, and another 45-minute “mini game.” This restructured format, especially in regard to the mini game, let El Paso Locomotive FC get the entirety of the squad on board.  “All the guys got good minutes tonight and experience, which is important moving forward,” Said Head Coach Mark Lowry.

El Paso Locomotive came out swinging and looked to maintain and implement the high possession gameplay they exhibited this preseason. With a few good looks on frame in the first half, one of the closest opportunities came off a bicycle kick by defender James Kiffe that kissed the cross bar, leaving San Antonio FC and El Paso Locomotive FC alike, breathless. El Paso showed creativity in their attack and most importantly showed strength in their defense. Logan Ketter, who hadn’t been tested much during his preseason stint stepped up and showcased his pedigree, coming up with four massive saves to keep the sheet clean.

After 45 minutes, the sides remained scoreless and moved to the next period of play, scheduled for 30 minutes. In both halves, each side of the field saw action, with EP Locomotive and San Antonio FC fighting for the chance to take the lead. Locomotive was on track to score with multiple instances of buildup play and looks on goal but couldn’t find that last one percent to put them ahead in this first meeting of the Texas clubs. After the final whistle, the game moved into what was labeled, a “mini game” that lasted 45 minutes and saw members of the Locomotive squad that shared some common threads. The three El Pasoans, forward Omar Salgado, and midfielders Louis “Chapa” Herrera and Memo Diaz all saw the pitch together tonight under the lights of Toyota Field. Although the “mini game” saw no club go up a goal, you could see the chemistry on the field with all the 20 players who were rotated throughout the match.

“I am very happy with how the team competed, it was a great exercise for both teams and I am very pleased with how our team has progressed,” said Lowry after the 0-0 draw against Western Conference foe `San Antonio FC. El Paso Locomotive will play one final preseason match against OKC Energy FC in Tucson, Arizona on March 2nd, before they play their inaugural home opener on March 9th against, OKC Energy FC.

Within a minute of the first whistle blowing, El Paso Locomotive took an early lead against FC Grande and never looked back. After a few touches, and some movement on and off the ball, it was the two El Pasoans who linked up to kick off the scoring spree. With an assist by Louis “Chapa” Herrera, Omar Salgado was able to put the ball into the back of the net and put the momentum in place. From the beginning of the match, the Lowry game plan was in place. El Paso Locomotive maintained heavy possession for the entirety of the match and put a passing clinic on display.

The second goal of the match came 4 minutes after the first. FC Grande committed a foul in the box and awarded Locomotive a penalty. It was Edson Partida who stepped up to take the kick. As the goalkeeper readied up, Partida exhibited an air of confidence and collectiveness, and as the whistle blew, he took an extra second and then began his approach. It resulted in his first El Paso Locomotive goal.

Another 20 minutes passed before another point was added to the score and it was for FC Grande who converted on a penalty to bring the score 2-1. El Paso Locomotive continued to show how they want to handle matches through their possession of the ball and the ability to show creativity in their passing. This creativity led to the third goal of the day for El Paso, which came to fruition from lovely passing, changing of the field, and a strike by Salgado that the keeper had no chance against.

That wouldn’t be the last goal of the day though. After getting the assist for the first goal, Chapa wanted one of his own. With textbook one-two passing and the ability to create space, Chapa received a ball right at the top of the box. With a single touch in, he let it rip with the accuracy of guided munition and curled it across the keeper, leaving him helpless. “Being my first Locomotive goal, and scoring it like that, it felt really good. I couldn’t have asked for anything else today,” said Chapa, who grabbed an assist and a goal in today’s 4-1 victory.

All of the goals came in the first half, but the second half followed in suite with the Locomotive style of play. With relentless possession and a handful of good looks, the match was El Paso’s from the beginning. The final whistle not only signaled the end of the match but also the end of El Paso Locomotive’s home preseason run. On Friday the team travels to face intrastate opponent, San Antonio FC on Saturday, February 23rd, and they close their preseason with a match against OKC Energy FC in Tucson, Arizona on March 2nd.

El Paso Locomotive FC, El Paso Chihuahuas and Southwest University Park kick off their annual job fair which will run from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 15 and Wednesday, January 16. 

All who attend must bring a resume and government issued ID, all applicants must be 18 or older. 

The roles to be filled for the 2019 season are varied and range from positions in the box office, grounds crew, retail, and many other exciting roles!

All who attend are encouraged to bring the attached forms with them filled out to expedite the process.

Candidates must be 18 years of age to apply, must be able to pass a background check and must be able to work all home games and additional events as needed. If you are younger than 18, please send your resume or an email to the following Human Resources Jobs address: tripleaelpasojobs@gmail.com. 

We are looking to fill the following positions for people 18 years or older:

• Box Office Service and Cashiers
• Cleaning Crew
• Retail
• Guest Services
• Ushers
• Ticket Takers
• Cash Room Attendant
• Parking Lot Attendants
• Facilities and Grounds Crew
• Security
• Game Day Entertainment Staff
• Bark Brigade and Social Square Staff
• Kids Playground Attendants
• Mesilla Valley Transportation 50/50 Raffle Sellers

Candidates should enter through the Clock Tower/VIP Entrance on the corner of Durango St. and Franklin Ave. Candidates are urged to bring a resume and dress to impress. A positive, friendly attitude is essential. No calls please. Applicants who cannot attend can send their resumes to tripleaelpasojobs@gmail.com.

Spectra will be hiring various positions in the following ballpark areas:

• City Hall Grill, Sun Kings Saloon and WestStar Club Bar Areas
• Catering
• Concessions – Cashiers, Runners, Prep Cooks, Stand Leads, Stand Managers
• Kitchen
• Restaurant – Servers & Runners
• Cashiers & Cash Room Attendant
• Warehouse

The El Paso Chihuahuas, El Paso Locomotive FC, Leg Up Entertainment and Spectra are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

EL PASO – November 20, 2018 – El Paso Locomotive FC is continuing to build their roster by signing dynamic midfielder, Sebastian Contreras (Argentina) pending league and federation approval. Contreras made his professional debut with Atletico Venezuela in the 2012 season and won the Primera Division with Zamora FC in 2016. He will be coming to El Paso from his current club, Defensores Unidos of the Primera C in Argentina. Contreras will be the sixth player signed for the 2019 inaugural season thus far and is the second international player, joining Chiro N’toko (Belgium).

The scouting team for El Paso Locomotive has left no stone unturned in their search for the highest quality players from across the globe. Head Coach and Technical Director Mark Lowry remarked on the newest member of the squad, “I spent many weeks observing Contreras and his quality on the ball was evident from the first moment. He has a magical left foot, he can go past defenders on the dribble, and he also links up well with teammates. For us to have the opportunity to bring a player of his caliber here says a lot about what we are trying to achieve. He has won championships in Venezuela, and only a couple of months ago was playing against Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina and was one of the best players on the field. He is a player that will be very exciting to watch and will get the fans out of their seats.”
 

Homecoming. A return to roots. Whatever you may call it, Omar Salgado is headed back to El Paso; his mission? Win. The first game may be in 2019, but the buildup and process began long ago. Our first signed player was born on September 10th, 1993 in the Sun City and holds deep pride of being an integral piece in the attack to come. Omar’s deep love and passion for the sport saw him be the first pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, sending him to Vancouver. With stints at various clubs across the continent, Omar is geared and focused on the task ahead in 2019. “Coming home and playing in front of my friends and family means the world to me.” Since his days with the Whitecaps, Omar has done quite a bit of playing across not only the continent but the globe; spending stints of his training with two English Premier Clubs and time with Tigres.

His time on loan with Las Vegas has seen Omar score three goals in 10 appearances. He is hungry for what 2019 has in store for El Paso. “I want them [the fans] to know that we are going to be competitive and work extremely hard when we all get together on the field. We are going to accomplish something special in the first year.” Being in communication with Head Coach Mark Lowry, but not yet playing underneath him, Omar knows what to expect when the team hits the pitch for the first time shortly. “I have talked to players that have played underneath him and against him and they all say great things. He likes to keep the ball in play and to attack. As a player, I can’t wait to work with him.”

Omar will join a continuously growing squad and is looking forward to linking up with teammates Derek Gebhard and Daniel Navarro. “We haven’t gotten to speak yet, but I have heard lots of fantastic things about both of them from other people, and El Paso should be excited for what we will do on the field.” With the end of Las Vegas Lights FC regular season, Omar will return to the Sun City in the upcoming weeks. Fans can expect to see Omar around town at events with El Paso Locomotive  FC.