USL El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC Extends Forward Josue Aaron Gomez Loan from FC Juarez

Published on April 12, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release


EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC announced today it has extended the loan of Forward Josue Aaron Gomez from its Liga MX sister club, FC Juarez, pending league and federation approval. The loan extension sees El Paso Locomotive and the Bravos continuing to deepen their connection across the border.

"We are super happy to have Aaron Gomez back," shared Mark Lowry, Head Coach and Technical Director of Locomotive FC. "We truly consider him part of the family. We love his work, commitment, and desire on the field to win games for Locomotive. He embodies what I want in a Locomotive attacking player. Always trying to score, but always the first player to run and defend for the team."

Gomez, 26, has made a tremendous impact since joining El Paso for its inaugural run in USL Championship. Through 2019, Gomez made himself one of the leading goal scorers for Locomotive, recording six goals in just 17 appearances. The Mexico-born forward only improved on his overall performance in 2020, helping lift the team to a second straight Western Conference final appearance with five goals and two assists in just 16 appearances.

Through the 2021 Preseason, Aaron Gomez has shown he hasn't lost a step since the end of 2020 USL Championship season. In the first preseason friendly against New Mexico United, Gomez recorded the opening goal and added two more to that tally against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Sunday.

Aaron Gomez becomes the 14th player to return from the 2020 USL Championship season that saw Locomotive reach historic heights. Gomez is also the 9th player to return for a third season, joining Andrew Fox, Yuma, Logan Ketterer, Chapa Herrera, Nick Ross, Richie Ryan, Bryam Rebellon, and Mechack Jerome.

El Paso Locomotive FC's roster as it currently stands headed into the 2021 USL Championship season, listed alphabetically by position, is below:

Goalkeepers (1): Logan Ketterer

Defenders (7): Matt Bahner, Éder Borelli, Andrew Fox, Mechack Jerome, Macca King, Niall Logue, Yuma

Midfielders (7): José Aguinaga, Louis Herrera, Diego Luna, Dylan Mares, Bryam Rebellón, Nick Ross, Richie Ryan

Forwards (4): Aidan Apodaca, Leandro Carrijó, Aaron Gomez, Luis Solignac

El Paso Locomotive is currently working on additional player announcements for the 2021 season and will announce the renewals and new signings once they are confirmed.

Join El Paso Locomotive FC when it returns to action for its third season in the USL Championship. Locomotive kicks off the season at home at Southwest University Park against its heated rival New Mexico United on May 8. Sign up for the Locomotive ticket waiting list for priority purchasing for Locomotive games or lock in your seat by visiting eplocomotivefc.com/seasontickets or by calling or texting 915-235-GOAL.

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