Joe Rodriguez

Joe Rodriguez is a soccer fanatic and he blogs about fútbol in El Paso and Juarez. Joe covers FC Juarez for 600 ESPN El Paso and he is also a longtime member of the Football Friday Night team. When he’s not watching soccer or football, you will probably find him at a sports bar enjoying a Cincinnati Reds baseball game.

FC Juarez Men & Women Begin 2025 Apertura Season

The men and women of FC Juarez will begin their respective seasons this weekend at home. El Paso Locomotive FC will travel west to face Sacramento Republic FC.

Soccer Filled Fourth of July Weekend at SWUP

Soccer fans will rejoice this Fourth of July weekend as both FC Juarez and El Paso Locomotive FC will play at Southwest University Park.

Locos Return Home Tonight To Face Indy Eleven After Draw in Tulsa

El Paso Locomotive FC return home to Southwest University Park on Friday night to host Indy Eleven in an inter-conference matchup.

Bravos, Locos, and Bravas Look for Continued Success This Weekend

FC Juarez men and women and El Paso Locomotive FC will be back in action this weekend, and all three soccer clubs have had success in recent outings.

Big Soccer Weekend Coming Up in the Borderland

Bravos de FC Juarez, El Paso Locomotive FC and Bravas de FC Juarez will all have home matches this weekend.

El Paso Locomotive FC Kick-Off Season, While Bravos & Bravas Sit at 17 Points

El Paso Locomotive FC will kickoff their 2024 season on Saturday night when they host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Southwest University Park. The 2025 campaign will be the seventh season in competition for Locomotive which was founded in 2018, making their debut in the USL Championship one year later. E...

Bravas Remain Undefeated, Bravos Host Cruz Azul

FC Juarez Bravas played Chivas de Guadalajara to a scoreless draw on the road while FC Juarez hosts Cruz Azul in their 2025 clausura season home opener.

Bravas Win 2025 Clasura Season Opener

FC Juarez Bravas cruised to victory in their season opener, defeating Puebla at home 3-0 behind goals from Annia Mejia, Dayana Martin and Karime Abud.

UTEP Squeezes Past Kennesaw State, 43-35, in 2OT

The overtime winner for the Miners served as a bit of redemption for them after failing to win in overtime in their home opener against Southern Utah back in September.

Penalties Highlight UTEP’s Performance in 20-Point Loss to Sam Houston

The Miners (0-5) remain winless thus far this 2024 season.