TAMPA, Fla. – The USL Championship today announced that El Paso Locomotive FC forward Rubio Rubín has been voted the USL Championship Player of the Month for August after recording four goals and helping the side post a six-game winning streak to move into contention for top spot in the Western Conference.
In a busy month for Locomotive, Rubín provided a strong all-around presence. He averaged a goal every 154.3 minutes while ranking first in the league with 11 shots on target and second with 26 total shots in seven appearances while also notching 12 chances created for the side. The 30-year-old ended the month with a 5.38 Expected Goals+Assists mark and a +2.66 Goals Added mark, highlighting his contributions to the side.
The Guatemala international capped his month with the third hat trick in club history, leading the side to a 4-1 win against Loudoun United FC on August 29, which moved him into a tie for the league-lead in the race for the Golden Boot.
“I’m very grateful for this award,” said Rubín. “August was a great month. The team found form and confidence which only elevated my performance as well. I’m thankful for my teammates and my beautiful family who always support me. I couldn’t do it without them.”
Rubín earned 41% of a weighted poll that included the USL Championship Technical Committee, a national panel of independent media representing every USL market and an online fan vote held at USLChampionship.com. The Charleston Battery’s Miguel Berry finished second on 28% after leading all players with six goal contributions over the month, notching three goals and three assists in five appearances.