Locomotive Look to Make It Nine Straight against FC Tulsa
USL El Paso Locomotive FC

Locomotive Look to Make It Nine Straight against FC Tulsa

Published on September 24, 2026 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
El Paso Locomotive FC News Release


EL PASO, TEXAS - September 24, 2026 - El Paso Locomotive FC returns to Southwest University Park on Friday, September 25, to host FC Tulsa for Noche de Locos. The Locos will look to extend their club-record win streak to nine games while securing their sixth consecutive home victory. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. MT, with the match available to stream on ESPN+.

BY THE NUMBERS (USL Championship)

Record: 14-7-4

Goals: 44 scored, 31 conceded (+13 GD)

Shots: 327 total, 119 on target (36.4%)

Clean Sheets: 7

Fouls: 319 drawn, 336 committed

Discipline: 54 yellow cards, 5 red cards

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship

El Paso Locomotive FC defeated Phoenix Rising FC 3-1 on Saturday to secure its eighth consecutive victory. Rubio Rubín opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving El Paso an early lead, before Phoenix found an equalizer in the 41st minute to send the teams into halftime level at 1-1. Eric Calvillo restored Locomotive's lead in the second half, firing a shot inside the far post to make it 2-1. Rubín sealed the victory with a breakaway goal in stoppage time, completing his brace and securing all three points for the Locos.

LAST TIME OUT VS FC TULSA

The two teams have met two other times this season, the most recent a 1-0 win for Tulsa. The lone goal in the match came in stoppage time of the first half, with Tulsa finding the back of the net off of a free kick that was sent into the box.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS FC TULSA

El Paso Locomotive FC holds a 4-3-5 all-time record against Tulsa, including a 0-1-1 record this season. Locomotive's last win over Tulsa came on October 5, 2024, at Tulsa and was a 1-0 victory. Robert Coronado scored the lone goal in the match.

OFFENSIVE THREATS

El Paso's attacking trio of Rubio Rubín, Amando Moreno, and Alex Méndez continues to deliver week in and week out, fueling the club's ongoing hot streak. Rubín leads the league in goals (16) and shots (57), while his four assists are tied for the team lead. Moreno has tallied six goals and four assists this season, with Méndez adding nine goals and three assists. Méndez also leads the team with 44 chances created.

PUSH FOR THE PLAYOFFS

Locomotive currently sits in first place in the Western Conference standings, three points ahead of second-place New Mexico United. El Paso has won its last eight matches, making it the hottest team in the USL Championship with the league's best current run of form.

GOLDEN BOOT RACE

Rubio Rubín continues to lead the USL Championship in goals, currently sitting in first place with 16 goals. Rubín has scored six goals across the last three games, including a brace in the 3-1 win over Phoenix Rising FC, the last time out.

CLUB HISTORY

El Paso Locomotive FC set a new club record on Saturday, after defeating Phoenix Rising FC for its eighth straight victory. The previous club record for consecutive wins was seven, which El Paso tied after the 2-1 win over Louisville City FC. Locomotive is now tied for the fifth-longest win streak in USL Championship history.

CLINCHING SCENARIO

El Paso Locomotive FC can secure a spot in the playoffs on Friday, September 25, with a victory. Earning all three points would bring the Locos to 49 points with four games remaining in the regular season.

INTERNATIONAL CALL-UPS

Five Locomotive players have been called up to represent their respective countries during the upcoming international window, with players participating in the Concacaf Nations League and Africa Cup of Nations. Rubio Rubín (Guatemala), Noah Dollenmayer (Dominican Republic), Nicolás Cardona (Puerto Rico), and Carl Sainté (Haiti) will take part in Concacaf Nations League group stage matches, while Jimmy Farkarlun (Liberia) will compete in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

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