El Paso Locomotive vs Phoenix Rising: USL Championship Showdown
El Paso Locomotive host Phoenix Rising at Southwest University Park on 14 June 2026 in USL Championship Group Stage action. Both clubs sit in the USL 1 section of the table, with El Paso Locomotive 6th on 15 points and Phoenix Rising 5th on 16 points, each currently in the promotion picture for the USL Championship play offs (1/8-finals).
El Paso Locomotive Availability
There are no officially listed injuries or suspensions for El Paso Locomotive ahead of this fixture. With a full squad named in the data and no players flagged as doubtful or sidelined, the coaching staff appear to have maximum flexibility in selection across all lines, from goalkeepers S. Mora-Mora and A. Romero through to attackers such as A. Moreno and R. Rubín.
Phoenix Rising Availability
Phoenix Rising also show no players registered as missing, either through injury or disciplinary suspension. All goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers, including experienced figures like R. Czichos and D. Badji, are currently available for selection.
Impact Summary
With no confirmed absentees on either side and no top scorers or assist leaders provided in the statistics, neither team appears to suffer any loss of attacking output on paper. Both El Paso Locomotive and Phoenix Rising are set to approach this match with their offensive options intact, promising an open contest between two closely ranked promotion contenders.






