Locomotive Face MLS Side Houston Dynamo FC in Third Round of U.S. Open Cup

Published on April 2, 2026 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release

EL PASO, Texas - El Paso Locomotive FC will continue its Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign with a marquee third-round matchup against Houston Dynamo FC at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, April 15. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MT, with the match streaming live on Paramount+.

The contest marks a significant test for Locomotive as they face a Major League Soccer opponent, and it is the second consecutive season Locomotive takes on an MLS team, after falling to Austin FC in the fourth round a year ago.

Houston Dynamo FC are two-time U.S. Open Cup champions, having won in 2018 and most recently in 2023.

For continued coverage, match updates, and more information on El Paso Locomotive FC, visit eplocomotivefc.com or follow the club on social media.

Additional match details for the Third Round Open Cup fixture, including kickoff time and broadcast information, can be found at ussoccer.com or.

US OPEN CUP RESULTS

ROUND DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE LOCATION

2 5/15/19 Forward Madison FC L 3-0 El Paso, TX

2 4/5/22 Central Valley Fuego FC L 4-1 Clovis, CA

2 4/5/23 Union Omaha L 2-0 Omaha, NE

3 4/17/24 Union Omaha D 0(5)-0(3) Papilion, NE

1 3/19/25 Harpos FC W 5-1 El Paso, TX

2 4/2/25 Ventura County FC W 3-0 Carson, CA

3 4/16/25 New Mexico United D 2(4)-2(1) Albuquerque, NM

4 5/7/25 Austin FC L 3-2 Austin, TX

1 3/19/26 Laredo Heat SC W 2-0 Laredo, TX

2 4/1/26 New Mexico United W 4-0 Albuquerque, NM

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