El Paso Locomotive FC Open USL Academy Season with Historic Win at New Mexico United
May 13, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release
EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC's U-20 team opened its 2024 USL Academy season in strong fashion, beating rivals New Mexico United 2-1 on the road last Saturday, marking the first time that the Locos beat New Mexico in the competition since joining the league in 2021.
"We wanted this win more than anything and the entire community of our U20 team is extremely proud," Academy Director Ivan Militar said. "With this win, we start our 2024 campaign on the right foot and are ready for the next set of games!"
After going down 1-0 in the first half, the young Locos rallied back thanks to big goals from Luis Moreno and Alex Estrada. It's a positive first step in a long journey towards clinching a second consecutive trip to the USL Academy League Finals, which the Locos managed to for the first time last season.
Read about the Locos first ever trip to the USL Academy League Finals.
The U-20's will be back on the road for their next league match on Friday, May 31 at Arizona Arsenal SC in Phoenix.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from May 13, 2024
- El Paso Locomotive FC Open USL Academy Season with Historic Win at New Mexico United - El Paso Locomotive FC
- El Paso Locomotive FC U16s Clinch Berth to USYS National Championships - El Paso Locomotive FC
- El Paso Locomotive FC Academy Committed to Community Service - El Paso Locomotive FC
- Phoenix Rising to March to the Match from Mesa - Phoenix Rising FC
- A Closer Look at SACvRI: Republic FC's Character Shines Through - Sacramento Republic FC
- Switchbacks Entertainment Announces New Event, Silent Disco - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- The U-23's Are Back: New Mexico United Releases Schedules for United U-23 Season - New Mexico United
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent El Paso Locomotive FC Stories
- El Paso Locomotive FC Continues Home Dominance with 3-1 Victory Over Indy Eleven
- El Paso Locomotive FC to Honor El Paso Patriots on May 31 at Southwest University Park
- El Paso Locomotive FC Look to Extend Home Prowess against Indy Eleven
- Noah Dollenmayer Named to USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 10
- El Paso Locomotive FC Manage Road Point at FC Tulsa
