Fixtures

USA USL Championship 10/05 02:00 1 Orange County SC vs El Paso Locomotive FC - View
USA USL Championship 10/11 23:00 1 Lexington SC vs El Paso Locomotive FC - View
USA USL Championship 10/19 01:00 1 El Paso Locomotive FC vs Tulsa - View
USA USL Championship 10/26 00:30 1 San Antonio FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC - View

Results

USA USL Championship 10/01 18:00 1 [6] El Paso Locomotive FC v Oakland Roots [11] W 3-1
USA USL Championship 09/27 01:00 1 [6] El Paso Locomotive FC v Rhode Island FC [8] D 2-2
USA USL Championship 09/21 01:00 1 [5] El Paso Locomotive FC v Charleston Battery [2] L 0-2
USA USL Championship 09/12 23:00 1 [4] North Carolina FC v El Paso Locomotive FC [4] L 1-0
USA USL Championship 09/07 01:00 1 [3] El Paso Locomotive FC v Loudoun United FC [3] L 1-2
USA USL Championship 08/31 02:30 1 [6] Phoenix Rising FC v El Paso Locomotive FC [3] D 3-3
USA USL Championship 08/24 01:00 1 [4] El Paso Locomotive FC v Sacramento Republic [2] W 1-0
USA USL Championship 08/17 01:00 1 [4] El Paso Locomotive FC v Monterey Bay FC [9] D 2-2
USA USL Championship 08/09 23:00 1 [11] Miami FC v El Paso Locomotive FC [4] D 0-0
USA USL Championship 08/03 01:00 1 [7] El Paso Locomotive FC v Las Vegas Lights FC [12] W 6-0
USA USL League One Cup 07/27 00:00 - [5] Union Omaha v El Paso Locomotive FC [4] W 0-1
USA USL League One Cup 07/20 01:00 - [4] El Paso Locomotive FC v Phoenix Rising FC [3] L 8-9

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 39 20 19
Wins 14 8 6
Draws 13 6 7
Losses 12 6 6
Goals for 62 41 21
Goals against 54 31 23
Clean sheets 9 3 6
Failed to score 11 4 7

Wikipedia - El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC is an American professional soccer team based in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 2018, the team made its debut in the USL Championship in 2019.

History

First season

In February 2018, the United Soccer League announced that El Paso was selected as an expansion team for the 2019 USL Championship season. The club will be run by MountainStar Sports Group. In June 2018, El Paso announced the signing of their first player, Omar Salgado. In July 2018, El Paso announced that their first head coach would be Mark Lowry, who had previously coached NASL's Jacksonville Armada FC. After a 34-game season, El Paso Locomotive FC qualified for the USL Championship play-offs, reaching the Western Conference finals before falling 2–1 to the Real Monarchs.

2020

With COVID-19 shutting down many organizations worldwide, USL followed suit on March 12, 2020, announcing the season would be temporarily suspended. In June 2020, USL Championship announced their return to play would be in an altered format of four team groups, competing for a spot in the playoffs starting in July 2020. After the shortened season, El Paso Locomotive FC qualified for the playoffs advancing to the Western Conference Finals for a second year in a row, before falling to Phoenix Rising FC 4–2 in a shootout.

Historical chart of El Paso Locomotive's regular season performance within the American soccer pyramid

2021–2024

The 2021 USL Championship season returned to normal scheduling, consisting of a 32 game season, after which El Paso Locomotive FC qualified for their third straight playoffs, but failing to get past the first round, falling to the Oakland Roots 1–0. Though they fell out of the playoffs in the first round, El Paso had a great season, with Coach Lowry and six players being chosen for the USL Copa XI. El Paso earned the title of best Division II team in Texas by winning the Copa Tejas Trophy. In addition, El Paso was recognized as the most successful club in Texas, winning the inaugural Copa Tejas Shield. Coach Lowry announced on November 15, 2021 that he would be leaving El Paso Locomotive FC.

In December 2021, El Paso Locomotive FC announced they had hired John Hutchinson as their head coach going into the 2022 USL Championship season. 2022 was again a 34 game season for the USL Championship, but for the first time in club history, El Paso failed to make the playoffs, finishing eight in the Western Conference. After the 2022 season, Coach Hutchinson stepped down as coach to return with his family back to Australia.

In January 2023, El Paso Locomotive announced they had hired Brian Clarhaut as their head coach going into the 2023 USL Championship season. After a 34 game season, El Paso finished in 7th place in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs before losing to Orange County SC 1–0 in the Western Conference quarterfinals.

In the 2024 season El Paso started with a 1–8–2 record in their first eleven games. On May 17, the team announced they had parted ways with head coach Brian Clarhaut and assistant coach Jon Burklo.

El Paso Locomotive FC is a professional soccer team based in El Paso, Texas, competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of American soccer. Founded in 2019, the team quickly established itself as a vibrant part of the local sports culture, drawing passionate support from the community.

The Locomotive play their home matches at the state-of-the-art Southwest University Park, a venue that offers an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike. The team's colors, navy blue and gold, reflect the rich history and spirit of the border city, while their logo pays homage to the region's railway heritage.

Under the guidance of dedicated coaching staff, El Paso Locomotive FC emphasizes a style of play that combines tactical discipline with an attacking flair, aiming to compete at the highest levels of the league. The team is known for its strong community engagement, hosting various events and initiatives that foster a sense of unity and pride among fans.

With a commitment to developing local talent and a focus on building a competitive squad, El Paso Locomotive FC is poised to make its mark in the USL Championship and beyond, embodying the resilience and passion of the El Paso community.