Locos Dominate Season's Opening Round with 3-0 Thrashing of Monterey!
SEASIDE, Calif. – March 14, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC earned a decisive 3-0 road victory over Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night, picking up three points in the road win. El Paso struck first in the 21st minute when Alex Méndez opened the scoring off a free kick, giving the Locos the early advantage heading into halftime.
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SEASIDE, Calif. – March 14, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC earned a decisive 3-0 road victory over Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night, picking up three points in the road win. El Paso struck first in the 21 st minute when Alex Méndez opened the scoring off a free kick, giving the Locos the early advantage heading into halftime.
Locomotive extended the lead shortly after the break as Rubio Rubín found the net in the 51 st minute before Amando Moreno added a third goal just two minutes later to seal the result. Despite Monterey Bay FC attempting 12 shots, they failed to register a shot on target against the Locomotive defense. El Paso was more efficient in the attacking third, recording 13 shot attempts, five on target, while controlling 53.
6% of possession. Locomotive’s back line and goalkeeper delivered a composed performance throughout the night, holding Monterey Bay FC without a shot on goal and limiting the home side to only three corner kicks. The two teams finished level in corners (3-3), while Monterey Bay FC committed three yellow cards (one resulting in a red) compared to two for El Paso.