Match Preview | El Paso Locomotive vs. Loudoun United FC
Leesburg, VA (September 4th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club is back on the road to take on Western Conference side El Paso Locomotive at Southwest University Park on ESPN+ at 9:00 PM EST.
The Matchup
Loudoun United Football Club (10-8-4) currently sits in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. The Red-and-White look to maintain momentum as they come off a big 3-1 win over Miami FC this past Saturday at Segra Field. On the other side, El Paso sits in 3rd place in the Western Conference with a record of 8-5-8 and 32 points. The Locomotive is coming off a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Phoenix Rising FC. The last time these two clubs faced off was back in May of the 2024 season, where El Paso handed Loudoun United a 2-0 loss at Segra Field. The Red-and-White aim to improve their road record of 3-6-2, while El Paso has been solid at home with a record of 5-2-3 at Southwest University Park.
Both clubs bring a high-powered offense to the pitch. Players to look out for on Loudoun United include Abdellatif Aboukoura, who has 11 league goals this season, as well as Quimi Ordóñez, who has netted three goals in as many matches for the Red-and-White. On the other side, El Paso’s Wilmer Cabrera sits one goal behind Aboukoura for league goals with 10. Locomotive’s Gabriel Torres has six assists in league play, one behind Loudoun United’s Florian Valot, who has seven. Expect all these names to have a big role in Saturday’s must-watch matchup on ESPN+.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on facing a tough El Paso side on the road:
“We were happy but not satisfied with Saturday’s win over Miami. We want to build off that energy and keep this momentum going as we make this final push to the playoffs. We know they (El Paso) have a very talented squad, and Wilmer (Cabrera, Head Coach) does a great job, so I think this will be a very good test for both sides and a fun watch for fans to watch.”
Notes
Arquímides Ordóñez (three goals) has been called up to the Guatemala National Team and will be unavailable for selection in this matchup.
Loudoun’s Abdellatif Aboukoura has eleven goals in USL Championship play this season.
Florian Valot sits in second place for assists in USL Championship play this season with seven.
Goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux sits in first place for saves in the Eastern Conference with 63.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Saturday’s USL Championship match against El Paso Locomotive can be found on ESPN+ at 9:00 pm ET.
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