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El Paso Locomotive FC Maintains Unbeaten Streak After 2-2 Draw with New Mexico United

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In a thrilling match on Wednesday, El Paso Locomotive FC secured a 2-2 draw against New Mexico United in Albuquerque, keeping their unbeaten record in the Derby del Camino Real. The game saw Rubio Rubín score first for El Paso in the 12th minute, but New Mexico quickly responded with two goals from Greg Hurst, giving them a 2-1 lead at halftime. El Paso rallied in the second half, with Diego Abitia equalizing in the 86th minute with a spectacular bicycle kick. The match ended in a draw, and El Paso will continue their road trip against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m. MT.

Key Details: • Next match: El Paso Locomotive FC vs. Oakland Roots SC on May 9 at 8 p.m. MT • Rubio Rubín has scored in all but one match this season, totaling six goals. • Eric Calvillo sets a new record with 140 appearances for the Locomotive.

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