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El Paso goes ‘loco’ for soccer success!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 9, 2025

From one season to the next, The El Paso Locomotive have gone from last place in the United Soccer League Championship’s (USL) Western Conference, to fighting for a spot at the top of the table. New Head Coach, Wilmer Cabrera, former MLS coach and...

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While the Locomotive did have more scoring attempts, San Antonio came out with the victory.

El Paso’s ‘Crazy Train’ forced to a screeching halt by San Antonio

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 8, 2025
The El Paso Locomotive hosted in-state rival San Antonio FC at home on the United States of America’s 249th birthday to a record-breaking crowd of over 8,000 fans. But as fireworks took over the night sky, the Locos walked into their locker rooms reflecting on a heartbreaking loss.
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Senior goalkeeper Angelina Amparano is graduating with a degree in biomedical sciences and plans to attend pharmacy school.

Defending goals and achieving them too

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025
Senior soccer player Angelina Amparano will graduate this semester. For the past two years, school and soccer have acted as Amparano’s career. But after May, the Tuscon native will return to her hometown to pursue a different endeavor.
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Locomotive player Ricky Ruiz won two fouls in his match with Phoenix FC.

El Paso Locomotive FC take on Phoenix Rising FC

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter March 26, 2025
El Paso Locomotive FC had its second home game of the season against Phoenix Rising FC. After a last-minute draw in its first match against the Colorado Switchbacks, the Locos continued their optimistic early season run.
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El Paso Locomotive FC takes the field for their 2025 home opener at The Southwest University Park, ready to face off under the Saturday night lights.

El Paso Locomotive secures a last-minute draw against Colorado Switchbacks

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer March 26, 2025
El Paso Locomotive FC fought to a dramatic 2-2 draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks on March 8, for its home opener, with Andy Cabrera’s last-minute goal securing the result.
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Locomotive FC fans bode farewell to two franchise legends.

El Paso Locomotive finish final home game with bittersweet goodbye to Yuma and Borelli

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 26, 2024
As the Locomotive wraps up its 2024 season, the team’s final home game said farewell to two players, Yuma and Eder Borelli. The two veteran players had been with the program for over five years, making an impact on the Locomotive since their inductions. 
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On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP soccer adds needed win to season versus Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 24, 2024
On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak.
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Defender Lucas Stauffer in control of the ball.

Locomotive steam ahead for thrilling showdown with San Antonio

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 17, 2024
On Oct. 10, El Paso Locomotive faced off against San Antonio FC at Southwest University Park, with a spark toward the end of the game making a late-game rollercoaster, leading the Locomotive to a draw.
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Defender Ashlee Mora in possession of the ball against Middle Tennessee State University.

UTEP women’s soccer falls to Middle Tennessee

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s soccer.
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Leslie Gutierrez is a part of UTEP’s soccer team as a forward and a midfielder.

Soccer player embraces her culture through sport and her education

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Writer/Contributor October 11, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is special in the border region of El Paso. In honor of the month, UTEP athlete Leslie Gutierrez chooses to celebrate by being surrounded by her family.
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Lucas Stauffer for the El Paso Locomotive.

Colorado Switchbacks Versus El Paso Locomotive thriller makes fans go ‘Loco’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024
The Locomotive finally returned home after two weeks, but were confronted with a perennial USL club in the Colorado Switchbacks, who are second in the Western Conference. To the tunes of a nail-biting finish, the Locomotive rode the crazy train all game long.
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Senior forward Hayden McMillan in possession of the ball against Texas A&M-Commerce on Aug. 22.

Gibbs Keaton-led UTEP women’s soccer to first win of the season

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2024
After an underwhelming season last year, the UTEP women’s soccer team opened its home stretch of games with a win over the Texas A&M Commerce Lions Thursday night at University Field.
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