The El Paso Locomotive (1-0-1) takes on cross-state rival New Mexico United (1-1) tonight 7 p.m. at Southwest University Stadium in a crucial matchup that will determine first place in Group C.
Both teams are coming off wins in the return of the USL (United Soccer League) from the COVID-19 hiatus. The Locomotive are coming off a 1-0 victory where it held Rio Grande Valley to no shots on goal and United pulled out a 2-1 win on the road at Colorado Springs.
New Mexico won its last game at the 87-minute mark with a goal by Christopher Wehen and held Colorado to only one shot on goal in 12 chances.