El Paso Locomotive FC is prepared to host its Group C opponent, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Southwest University Park on Saturday, August 8. Kickoff from El Paso is set for 7:30 p.m. MT and will be presented live locally on El Paso – Las Cruces CW and nationally on ESPN+.
Locomotive FC heads into Saturday’s contest off the heels of a 3-1 loss against the 2019 Regular Season title winners, Phoenix Rising FC. Despite getting on the scoreboard early through a beautifully weighted pass from Dylan Mares and the tap in goal from Aaron Gomez, Locomotive could not capitalize on its staggering 23 shots taken to further its scoring. Locomotive FC did well to minimalize the pressure, leaving Rising FC’s star-studded cast to only five shots on target, however, three wonder goals found the net unanswered to close the game.
With the Group C table as tight as ever, Locomotive FC turns its attention toward Switchbacks FC to put distance over the playoff line and close the gap on group leaders, New Mexico United. Through 2019, Los Locos swept the series against Colorado Springs, picking up two separate 2-0 wins. The Locos Blue aims to keep that streak alive when it welcomes Switchbacks FC to Southwest University Park on Saturday.
Follow El Paso Locomotive FC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – Sat., August 8, 2020
· Coverage Begins: 7:30 p.m. MT
· Local TV: EL Paso – Las Cruces CW
· Digital Streaming: ESPN+
· Social Media: @EPLocomotiveFC & #PHXvELP on Twitter
· Additional Content: Official El Paso Locomotive FC App (iOS / Android)