USL El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive Hosts Portland Timbers 2 in 2020 Home Opener on Saturday

Published on March 11, 2020 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release


EL PASO, TX - El Paso Locomotive FC is set to kick off its 2020 regular-season home campaign on Saturday night when it hosts Portland Timbers 2 at Southwest University Park at 7:30 p.m. MT. Tickets to the 2020 Home Opener are available for purchase at eplocomotivefc.com/tickets or by calling (915)-235-GOAL.

The 2019 Western Conference finalists enter Saturday's contest hot off the heels of a scoreless draw against Orange County SC where GK Logan Ketterer recorded five saves to secure a road point and his first clean sheet of the 2020 season. Meanwhile, Timbers 2 ventures to El Paso after suffering a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Phoenix Rising FC. Saturday's contest will be the Locos first match at Southwest University Park since its dominating 3-0 victory over Sacramento Republic in the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals last November.

El Paso will be eager to build on its winning 8-4-5 (29 points) home record it had set last year by securing its second win over Portland Timbers 2. During the last visit Timbers 2 made to Southwest University Park, the Texas club dominated a 4-1 scoreline behind goals from Sebastián Velásquez, MF Nick Ross and a brace from FW Aarón Gómez to help close out its inaugural season and avoid a play-in round berth in the 2019 USL Championship playoffs.

About El Paso Locomotive FC vs Portland Timbers 2 - Sat. March 14, 2020

Gates Open: 6:00 p.m. MT

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. MT

Tickets: www.eplocomotivefc.com/tickets or call (915)-235-GOAL

How to watch: El Paso Las Cruces CW (local) or ESPN+

Social: @eplocomotivefc & #ELPvPOR on Twitter

At the Stadium:

Entertainment: Pregame Fiesta in Santa Fe Plaza, Samba Alma de Fogo and post game fireworks.

Giveaway: First 1,500 fans will receive commemorative Locos flags

Locomotive Team Shop: Located at Southwest University Park (Santa Fe side) is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will reopen for ticketed guests at 6 p.m. for the match.

Specials: Tacos Estrella - 2 tacos and 12 oz drink for $5

Parking: Guests, including ADA patrons, can park at the Mills Building, the Union Pacific Transit Terminal, and at Destination El Paso (El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau).

Entry: Southwest University Park will be utilizing handheld metal detectors upon guest entry. All bags are subject to search

Prohibited items: Coolers, baskets, lawn chairs, stadium seats, vuvuzelas, horns, whistles, fireworks, smoke devices, flares, or other pyrotechnics.

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