Locomotive come to a draw with Colorado Springs

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.

El Paso kept the pressure up and eventually forced the Colorado Springs defense to concede a penalty in the 68′. Eric Calvillo would step up to take the shot with an opportunity to give the Locos the lead but was unlucky to see his penalty denied by the Switchbacks goalkeeper. Despite the missed effort, Locomotive would continue to dominate possession and find opportunities to shoot but were unable to find that much-needed second goal to bag all three points.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTSM 9 News.