EL PASO, Texas (March 20, 2024) – El Paso Locomotive FC announced today that the inaugural Derby Paso Del Norte against FC Juárez on Wednesday, March 20 at Southwest University Park has officially sold out. The friendly is expected to break the single-game attendance record for a Locomotive match at Southwest University Park.
“Selling out this match is a testament to two things; a marquee event that everyone wants to attend and how important to this region the Bravos and Locomotive are,” General Manager, Business and Technical Operations Andrew Forrest said. “I cannot wait to see all the fans from both teams and the energy that both will bring on the field and in the stands. Vamos!”
Gates for the inaugural Derby Paso Del Norte open at 6 p.m. MT with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MT. A limited number of standing room tickets are still available for purchase for fans who were not able to secure seats for the match.
This match marks the first time that both teams face off in front of fans, a step towards growing the competitive rivalry and strengthening the partnership between the two sister clubs owned by MountainStar Sports Group (MSSG).
The match will be broadcast live on KVIA (channel 7) and kvia.com as well as ESPN+ for fans unable to attend the match in-person.
UPCOMING MATCHES
Tickets for the entire 2024 El Paso Locomotive FC season, including the upcoming league match against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, April 13, are on sale now via eplocomotivefc.com/tickets. In addition to the match, Locomotive FC will celebrate Youth Soccer Night – recognizing the many achievements accomplished by the Locomotive Academy and Club teams – and debut a new post-match laser show.
FC Juárez are back home at the Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez on Saturday, March 23 to take on Club Puebla at 7 p.m. MT. Tickets for the match can be purchased at fcjuarez.com or fcjuarez.boletosenlinea.events.
ABOUT EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC
Founded in 2018, El Paso Locomotive FC is El Paso’s premier soccer club, competing in the USL Championship since 2019. The club has reached historic heights as the highest-level professional soccer franchise in El Paso, reaching back-to-back Western Conference finals in its first two years of play and a third consecutive playoff berth in its third year. Locomotive won the Copa Tejas supporter’s trophy in 2021, simultaneously becoming the first team to win the Copa Tejas shield as the best team in Texas across three leagues. As part of the MountainStar Sports Group (MSSG), Locomotive FC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life throughout the Borderplex region while providing world-class sports entertainment for El Paso, Texas. Learn more about El Paso Locomotive FC at eplocomotivefc.com.
ABOUT FC JUÁREZ
FC Juárez is a professional Mexican football club in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, playing at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez. The pride of Ciudad Juárez, Los Bravos and Las Bravas compete in Liga MX, the top professional division of Mexican football. Starting in 2015 as a second-division team in Ascenso MX, Los Bravos won the Apertura title in 2016 and earned a finalist Appearance in each of the next two years. In 2019, MountainStar Sports Group (MSSG) and its FC Juárez partners purchased Puebla Lobos BUAP of Liga MX, allowing FC Juárez to play as a 1st-division team in the Mexican Football Federation. As part of its belief that “sports transcend borders”, MSSG is proud to have established a popular cross-border rivalry between FC Juárez and El Paso Locomotive FC. To learn more about FC Juárez, head to fcjuarez.com.
ABOUT MOUNTAINSTAR SPORTS GROUP
MountainStar Sports Group aims to improve the quality of life and promote economic development in the Borderplex through sports and entertainment. Currently, MSSG owns and operates the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball, and El Paso Locomotive FC, a soccer club in USL Championship. They are the majority owner of FC Juárez of Mexico’s Liga MX in the Mexican Football Federation. For more information visit mountainstarsportsgroup.com.