![El Paso Locomotive to Start Youth Soccer Program](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2020/06/103670165_3927914913945166_202187828212399371_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
El Paso Locomotive to Start Youth Soccer Program
The El Paso Locomotive FC announced plans to start a youth soccer program consisting of teams of several age levels. The intention is to foster and grow local talent to provide a better opportunity for area athletes to reach soccer’s top levels, whether it be college, The Locomotive, or MLS. If enough interest is shown, the Locomotive would also be interested in expanding their youth program to include young women’s teams.
I’m sure this is welcome news for parents of soccer obsessed kids in El Paso. During non-pandemic times, it was easy to see that soccer was easily one of the more popular youth sports in the area, and the demand for this type of opportunity seems to be growing.
There have been local athletes that have gone on to play and play well in Major League Soccer. This includes current Locomotive player Omar Salgado who was the number 1 pick in the MLS draft and San Elizario native Ricardo Pepi who at 17 is currently playing with FC Dallas. Those players had to leave town and build their skills up in other cities though. The Locomotive's program hopes to allow for local players to stay in the area and build their skills up here in El Paso where their family and friends can watch and provide support.
The teams will feature top invited talent in the U16, U17, and U18 groups with more teams planned for younger grade levels. Local coaches have also already been identified to be a part of this program. For more information, contact Bob Bigney, Locomotive FC Director of Youth Soccer at bbigney@eplocomotivefc.com or you can also visit eplocomotivefc.com/youthsoccerclub
![93.1 KISS FM logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/KSIIFM.png?w=100)
KEEP READING: See how sports around the world have been impacted by the coronavirus
More From 93.1 KISS FM
![Texans Should Never Let Kids Wear This Dangerous Color Swimming](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/06/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-26T105029.089.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Your Back-To-School Dates For El Paso School Districts](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-16T053624.198.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The 10 Most Underrated National Parks in America](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-698ca73f-9631-c44d-beafd3d735c884e5-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Get Ready for El Paso ISD’s Epic 2nd Annual Back to School Fiesta!](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-KISS-COVER-PHOTOS-12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![‘The Office’ Actress to Appear at This Texas Baseball Game](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-thumbnail_Kate-Flannery-01.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![FirstLight FCU and ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ Offer Free Financial Workshop at Old Sheep Dog Brewery](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-KISS-COVER-PHOTOS-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Serial Killers Who Left A Lasting Mark In The Lone Star State](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/03/attachment-Untitled-design-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Taking Back To School Photos In Texas – Don’t Do This!](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-51.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Mystery Behind New Mexico’s Wildfires: Are Two People to Blame?](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/07/attachment-KISS-COVER-PHOTOS-9.jpg?w=980&q=75)