EL PASO, Texas (Sept. 21, 2024) – Rocking the new Vaquero Kit, El Paso Locomotive FC fought to a 1-1 draw with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Southwest University Park to extend its home unbeaten run to three matches.
“We knew were up against a very tough opponent in transition like Colorado Springs – evident in the goal they scored – but by the second half, we played much better and we managed to equalize quickly,” Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera said in a post-match press conference. “The team generated chances, including a penalty, but we were not able to finish those chances. In soccer, these things happen but it is frustrating because we want to dig ourselves out of this situation and we want to win… but we need to improve and keep fighting. Despite the frustration, we cannot stop fighting.”
The Locos conceded in the 24′ and went into the break knowing it was set to face an uphill battle in the second half. Coming out swinging in the second half, the Locos would find their equalizer off a Ricky Ruiz header just six minutes into the second half…