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Locomotive FC records club-record eighth straight win over Phoenix Rising

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Locomotive FC records club-record eighth straight win over Phoenix Rising

Summary

El Paso Locomotive FC secured a club-record eighth consecutive victory by defeating Phoenix Rising FC 3-1 on September 19. Rubio Rubín opened the scoring in the 11th minute, netting his 15th goal of the season. Phoenix equalized just before halftime with a header from Rafael Czichos. El Paso responded quickly in the second half, as Eric Calvillo scored from outside the box to regain the lead. Rubín capped the match with a goal in stoppage time, increasing his season tally to 16 goals. The Locos remain at the top of the Western Conference and need two more wins to clinch a playoff spot.

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Status Watch

•El Paso leads the Western Conference standings.
•Rubio Rubín scores two goals, taking the lead in the Golden Boot race.
•Phoenix Rising equalizes shortly before halftime.
•Next match for El Paso is against FC Tulsa on September 25.

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Locomotive FC beats Phoenix Rising for club-record 8th straight win

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC made club history Saturday night, defeating Phoenix Rising FC 3-1 to record the club’s longest winning streak with its eighth consecutive win. The Locos struck first early in the match. In the 11th minute, Amando Moreno threaded a perfect pass to Rubio Rubín, who, facing only […]
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