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.

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

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

UTEP Loses to Southern Utah in Home Opener, 27-24 (OT)

The UTEP Miners football team came up short in their 2024 home opener falling to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds by the score of 27-24 in overtime.

Soccer Roundup: Bravas Moving Up, Locos Draws, and Bravos Lose

Last weekend, FC Juarez Bravas dominated Xolos de Tijuana, El Paso Locomotive FC played to a scoreless draw in Monterey, while the Bravos lost to Necaxa.

Soccer Roundup: Locos Split, Bravas Romp and Bravos Eliminated

In local soccer. El Paso Locomotive FC split their last two matches, FC Juarez was knocked out of the League's Cup, and FC Juarez Femenil destroyed Mazatlan.

Bravos Head Coach Targets Front Office While Locos Head West

After their midweek loss to Pumas, FC Juarez head coach/technical director Maurico Barbieri blasted his front office for his roster's lack of flexibility.

Locomotive Come Up Short and Bravos Face Pumas Tonight

El Paso Locomotive FC and FC Juarez both suffered defeats over this past weekend in their respective regular season matches, while Bravos host Pumas tonight.

Bravos Play to a 2-2 Draw; Bravas Fall to Chivas, 1-0

Benito Juarez Olympic Stadium hosted a pair of season-opening home matches for FC Juarez over the course of the past holiday weekend.

The Stage is Set For FC Juarez vs. Club America in the 915

Soccer fever rises in the Borderland with Euro Cup, Copa America, and a special Liga BBVA MX preseason match featuring FC Juarez and Club America.

El Paso Locomotive FC Looking For Elusive Home Win Over Phoenix

El Paso Locomotive FC will once again look to obtain their first victory at home on Saturday night when they host Phoenix Rising FC.

El Paso Locomotive FC: Win or Draw and You’re In

For El Paso Locomotive FC it all comes down to this, the final match of the 2023 regular season: win or draw on the road against the Oakland Roots. That will be what Locomotive will be trying to accomplish to return to the USL Championship playoffs after not making it last year.

Locomotive Tie Club Record With Fifth Consecutive Win

El Paso Locomotive FC was able to tie a club record by winning their fifth consecutive match, defeating Loudoun United by 1-0 at Southwest University Park.

Locomotive Hopes for 5th Straight; FC Juarez Women Seeking 1st Playoff Appearance

A big weekend of professional soccer is on deck this weekend in the Borderland as both FC Juarez women and El Paso Locomotive FC will be playing at home on Friday and Saturday night, respectively.