Seriously Loco Soccer Pod

Phil and Mikka are back to talk about everything that went down in El Paso Locomotive's 1-1 draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. A good result that took a ton of work, a bit of luck and a one of the best goals you're ever likely to see from Javier Nevarez. They discuss the shape and this mysterious midfield role that 3 players have not made an impact from, the safe hands of Jahmali Waite and what that means as they look to get their...

Phil and Christian meet up in-person for the first live episode of Seriously Loco since 2020. They have a time talking about El Paso Locomotive's 3-2 loss to Oakland Roots in the USL Championship and just how bad the mood is in the EP camp. Goals for Amando Moreno and Justin Dhillon were not enough to stave off Niall Logue (assisted by Memo Diaz) and Johnny Rodriguez. Some discussion then about the match against Union Omaha in the ...

Phil and Christian get together to talk about El Paso Locomotive's US Open Cup draw against Union Omaha in a rematch from 2023's tournament which Locomotive lost 2-0. Then it was onto Locomotive's 1-0 in the USL Championship to Las Vegas Lights and why midfield played an important part. Then it was onto the main event in previewing the Derby Del Camino Real against New Mexico where all Locomotive fans will be hoping that Amando Mor...

The gang is all here as Phil, Mikka and Christian get together to chat El Paso Locomotive's 1-0 loss to Louisville City, the challenges the team had with a lack of rotation, the Brandan Craig injury and the overall lack of cutting edge in this side. Is it a personnel issue, a tactical issue or simply an issue of time? Then they look ahead to the away match in Las Vegas against a Lights side that is just a little more serious than t...

Phil and Mikka are back to discuss El Paso Locomotive's 1-0 Opening Night loss to Hartford Athletic. The crew discuss the new look team which saw 8 debuts, what went wrong on the night but primarily what went right. Lucas Stauffer and Bolu Akinyode in particular impressed, while it looked like Amando Moreno and Justin Dhillon were robbed of a good goal contribution by a wayward offside flag. 

Then it's a look ahead to Monterey Bay ...

PLAYOFF SZN BABY! Phil and Mikka are back to talk about El Paso Locomotive's 2-1 win over Oakland Roots to secure a 7th seed spot back in the USL Championship playoffs after missing out last year. The Crew talk about a calm finish (if maybe offside) from Emmanuel Sonupe, a bullet header from Noah Dollenmayer, plus insane goalkeeping from Benny Diaz to give us all 3 points. There were also some contentious non-calls for both teams w...

Mikka and Phil are back to talk about an El Paso Locomotive WIN. Yes, a WIN. The Crew talk about Los Locos' performance against Charleston Battery on Saturday night in a 5-goal thriller and ultimately a win that was crucial to keeping playoff hopes alive. They discuss the impact of players off the bench, questionable refereeing, and some quality finishes. Then it's on to a preview of midweek opponent San Diego Loyal, who Locomotive...

Phil and Mikka are back to talk about the narrow 3-2 loss to Indy Eleven at the weekend. It was a homecoming for one Mark Lowry, who built the first ever Locomotive roster and made the team playoff contenders. The old gaffer got the better of his former club, who are mired in a 10 game winless run, but there were signs of life to take from the Boys in Blue's performance. The Crew discuss Marc Navarro's Man of the Match performance,...

Phil and Mikka are back for a shorter episode this week to talk about the shocking news that Bence Pavkovics has been sold to Vasas SC in the Hungarian second division. The Crew discuss the optics and communication of the news in light of Wednesday night's Coach's Show. They also discuss the sporting impact the Hungarian's loss will have on the team, which is already thin in defense and in squad depth overall.

Then it's on to a pre...

The Crew is back to talk about perhaps the worst result in a poor run of form for El Paso Locomotive FC, as the Boys in Blue were dismantled 5-2 at the hands of RGV FC Toros. Phil and Mikka discuss the starting XI changes, some good goals, some even worse team defending, and how the mentality of the team is on the floor. Then it's on to a preview of Los Locos' next road clash against The Miami FC, who they have never played before....

Phil and Mikka are back to talk about El Paso Locomotive FC's 3-1 loss to Oakland Roots at home. Locomotive are still winless against Roots all time, and the Crew dive into a discussion about two halves of football that did not resemble each other whatsoever from Locomotive, plus the tactics and mistakes that led to Locomotive's going 6 straight winless. There's also credit given to Roots' approach to the game and the quality of th...

The Crew is back to talk about Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Copa Tejas rivals San Antonio FC. The Crew start from the end of the match, where some ugly scenes marred an otherwise respectful game up until that point, then contemplate whether this fixture is becoming a fiery rivalry in USL Championship. Then they dissect the actual football itself, including Eric Calvillo's penalty, Rida Zouhir's banger of a brace, and yet more poor finis...

Phil and Mikka are back for a bit of bye week banter with the legendary voice of El Paso Locomotive FC, Duke Keith! The Crew chat to Duke about the news that Locomotive have made a new signing in defender Jose Carrillo. Then it's on to a discussion of Duke's biggest broadcasting influences, his favorite Locomotive calls, first impressions of Brian Clarhaut, the 2023 season so far, the huge Derby at home and so much more! Stay Loco!

Phil and Mikka are back on the mics to talk about match 3 of a 3-game slog, which saw El Paso Locomotive FC draw 1-1 with Eastern Conference visitors Tampa Bay Rowdies. The Crew discuss the intricate tactical battle and the ultimately fair result, in which Jake Lacava's layup into an empty net was cancelled out by Denys Kostyshyn's curler from distance. The Crew also reflect on the now 12-match unbeaten run as Los Locos head into a...

The Crew is back to discuss El Paso Locomotive FC's 2-2 draw to defending USL Championship champions San Antonio FC at Toyota Field on Saturday night. It was a scrappy affair to kick off the 2023 edition of the Copa Tejas, as San Antonio's ultra-direct style of play led to the hosts putting the ball in the net more times than the offside flag would allow. The Crew also discuss Lucho Solignac's descent into madness, as a red card wo...