EL PASO, Texas (KFOX 14, CBS 4) — The El Paso Locomotive have been on fire, winning seven straight matches in the USL Championship. This form has surged El Paso to the top of the Western Conference on 43 points, two points ahead of second place New Mexico United.
The Locos are coming off a 2-1 victory over Louisville City and are now set to face Phoenix Rising. On this seven match winning streak El Paso has outscored their opponents 14-3 and the Locos head to Phoenix filled with confidence.
“It is a good feeling having that confidence and belief that any shot or pass can lead to something good for the team,” Locomotive winger Alex Mendez said.
Leading the charge up top has been striker Rubio Rubin, who leads the USL Championship race for the Golden Boot with 14 goals. Rubin has played in the MLS and for both the United States and Guatemalan national teams at times during his career, but this year he is playing for something bigger.
“This year has been fun from the personal level,” Rubin said. “Having family and coming home to my son and wife is everything. I’m not thinking too much this season and can just go out and do my thing. No matter the results I am still his idol every day.”
El Paso and Phoenix will kick off at 8pm MST on Saturday.