Phil, Mikka and Christian are back to discuss just why they have not been recording through the back half of the season and what El Paso Locomotive should look like going forwardبقلم Seriously Loco

Locomotive may not be doing much this year but we are ending our summer break and getting back on the mics. We have a lot to say about what is going on at the club, along with news of Wahab Ackwei joining alongside Arturo Ortiz and Justin Dhillon headed out to Colorado Springs. Then it is a look ahead to Miami which is a must win game if I've ever …

Roster moves kick off the agenda tonight as Mikka and Phil talk through Liam Rose's unexpected departure from the club midseason. Diego Abarca and Elijah Martin also were announced as leaving as Wilmer Cabrera continues his shake up. El Paso Locomotive failed to win at home once again in the USL Championship after Eric Calvillo's opening goal was c…

Phil and Mikka get the chance to sit down with Wilmer Cabrera who was just appointed the new Head Coach of El Paso Locomotive and got to talk about the whirlwind that brought him to town, the tough reality of the team's form and what he believes it will take to get a result against San Antonio FC and beyond. A refreshingly up front interview from a…

Phil and Mikka get together to chat about Brian Clarhaut's abrupt end to his tenure in El Paso and they look ahead to the Wilmer Cabrera Era (say that a couple times fast.) They look at underperformance of this current squad in the USL Championship against Cabrera's seeming knack for getting a tune out of an under-resourced squad. His US Open Cup t…

Phil and Mikka get back together and discuss what is the most difficult period in El Paso Locomotive's history. They talk about an ultimately anemic performance against FC Tulsa, the issues throughout the team in how this system works (or rather doesn't) and take a look at just how things could change.…

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 impac…

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) a…

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 Ca…

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 aw…

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 …

Phil and Mikka return for a 6th season of El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. The first discussion takes us through a roster shake up that saw Locomotive add loads of USL-proven talent and some young pieces to make for a roster that should contend out West. Then they discuss Brendan Burke and his Hartford Athletic side which make the trip o…

Phil and Mikka sit down with El Paso Locomotive and El Salvador central midfielder Eric Calvillo to talk about the upcoming USL Championship season. Eric discusses his travels with the El Salvador National Team and seeing Lionel Messi in person, talks about changes to the 2024 El Paso Locomotive squad and how he is ready to go and chase a title thi…

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…

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 fi…

Phil and Christian talk about El Paso's loss to Sac Republic in the USL Championship, how style of play has changed so dramatically under Brian Clarhaut and the unseriousness of the El Paso Locomotive organization. Oh and we play Phoenix Rising Saturday.بقلم Seriously Loco

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…

Things have gone from bad to worse for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. Losing 5-0 to Phoenix is their 4th straight in which they've been outscored 17-3 and Brian Clarhaut and his team show no signs of turning it around. Phil and Christian discuss the form of the team, the lack of anything positive to cling to and the unappetizing prospe…

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 tea…

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 o…

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 wi…

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, includ…

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 …

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 dist…

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…

The SL Crew is back after a brief break to talk about El Paso Locomotive FC's 1-0 win over archrivals New Mexico United at the Lab on Saturday night. Two SL representatives were in attendance for Locomotive's dominant display on the road in the #DerbyDelCaminoReal. The Crew discuss the vibe of the away day victory at the Lab, the dominant defense, …

Phil and Christian outline El Paso Locomotive's dramatic win over Loudoun United, with Chris Garcia turning the hero after a flurry of chances early went untaken. They also look ahead to Birmingham Legion, whose big names have not kept them from a slide in form. They will certainly still be a threat on Saturday. There is also discussion about USL's…

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Phil and Mikka are back on the airwaves to talk about Locomotive's latest road victims, San Diego Loyal, who fell to the mighty visitors 2-1 on Saturday night. It was Locomotive's first ever win over San Diego, which treated Locos fans to some nice goals and some nervy backs-to-the-walls defending too. The Crew talk about the superb team goal for t…

The Crew is back after a two week break to discuss El Paso Locomotive FC's impressive 2-0 over Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at the weekend, but not before Christian breaks the ice with a very geriatric prompt about vitamins. Then it's on to the football. The Crew discuss what appears to be a settled XI for Brian Clarhaut, "get it launched" tactics, de…

The Crew is back to discuss a crucial 1-0 win over Orange County SC at the SWUP, marking Brian Clarhaut's first win at home. The Crew break down Lucho Solignac's 3rd goal of the season and Benny Diaz's 2nd clean sheet of the season, thanks to some smart saves and insane goalmouth action. Then it's on to a brief chat about Josue Aaron Gomez and Yuma…

The Crew is back to finally talk about a win, as El Paso Locomotive FC claimed all 3 points at against Louisville City on Saturday's matinee fixture at the Lynn Family Stadium. The Crew talk about the team's control without possession, ruthless finishing, and a little luck and poor defending from Louisville along the way. They also answer listener …

The Crew is back to discuss a third straight loss at home for El Paso Locomotive FC, this time at the hands of first time visitors Detroit City FC. Phil and Mikka dissect each goal and familiar mistakes and patterns that led to defeat, plus Denys Kostyshyn's first goal for the club. The Crew answer listener questions along the way about crossing ta…

The Crew are back to talk about the absolutely gut wrenching 2-1 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks on Wednesday night at the SWUP, courtesy of a 93rd minute goal from the visitors. They dive into the shockingly ponderous 1st half and a much improved second half, but the damage was done super early and ridiculously late. The Crew also dive into t…

The USL Championship 2023 season is finally here! The Crew are back to talk about El Paso Locomotive FC's disappointing 1-0 loss to visitors Sacramento Republic FC on opening night of Season 5 at the SWUP. There were green shoots of optimism though, as the Crew dissected Brian Clarhaut's new controlled play style, the impact of the debutants, and t…

Seriously Loco kicks off Season 5 in style, as the Crew welcomes El Paso Locomotive FC head coach and technical director Brian Clarhaut to the show. Brian talks to the Crew about his tactical philosophy, the stress of promotion/relegation during his time coaching in Sweden, preseason takes, and his goals for the 2023 season. Then it's on to the 202…

Phil and Mikka are back to talk about the breaking news that Brian Clarhaut is set to become the new head coach and technical director of El Paso Locomotive FC. The Crew break down fan reactions to the news, Clarhaut's resume, tactical profile, and answer loads of listener questions. There's also some chat about the signing of Ukrainian forward Den…

The Crew are back to discuss the breaking news that El Paso Locomotive head coach John Hutchinson is departing the club after just one season at the helm. They discuss their initial reactions to the news, the reasons why Hutch is moving on, and the club's comments about his departure and the future of the club. The Crew also answer a ton of listene…

Phil and Mikka are back in the studio after a bit of a post-season hiatus. There's a bunch of news coming out of El Paso Locomotive FC early this offseason, including the signing of Spanish defender Marc Navarro and current players staying and departing. Then, the Crew discuss the results of the first ever Seriously Loco 2022 Fan Survey. The Crew d…

Phil and Mikka are back in the studio to chat El Paso Locomotive FC, who are somehow still alive in the playoff race despite a shocking first-ever loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks and a tepid, albeit victorious, display over Orange County SC in the last home match of the 2022 season. The Crew go over the weird starting lineup vs. OC, playing be…

The Crew are back in the studio after a nearly month-long hiatus to talk about El Paso Locomotive FC, who are staring down the barrel of a first ever exclusion from the USL Championship postseason following a dismal loss to RGV FC Toros at home on Wednesday night. The Crew lament the inconsistent nature of Locomotive's performances and talk about t…

Phil and Mikka are back to talk about the absolute wild 4-4 draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks on Friday night. The Crew delve into the match which saw El Paso Locomotive FC battle back from 3-0 to go ahead 4-3 in the second half and ultimately concede the equalizer in controversial fashion. The Crew talk about arguably the most horrific 10 …

The Crew is back to waffle a bit about sweet vs. sour candy and some team news, notably new signing Artem Kholod, the Ukrainian fullback who came through the Shakhtar Donetsk academy. Then the Crew dissect yet another dismal display, as Locomotive contrived to lose 1-0 to Monterey Bay FC on the road and go 4 straight games scoreless. The Crew discu…

Seriously Loco welcomes back beloved host and founder Phil Baki to the show! The Crew catch up with Phil after his paternity leave layoff, address a rather large elephant in the room, and chat about nostalgic TV shows. Then it's on to the football, where the Crew dissect El Paso Locomotive FC's dismal 1-0 loss at home, this time to Eastern Conferen…

Mikka and Christian welcome Sports Director of KTSM Colin Deaver to the show to discuss the shocking news that both Richie Ryan and Sebastian Velasquez are set to leave El Paso Locomotive FC. The group discuss the surprising news in each player's case, the seemingly markedly different circumstances leading up to each move, as well as what each play…

Mikka and Christian are back to discuss the massive 1-0 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks at the SWUP on Saturday night. The Crew break down a wild match that saw a Goal of the Season contender, more red cards and injuries, and refereeing controversy en route to 10 straight games undefeated for the Boys in Blue. The Crew also discuss the fl…

Mikka and Christian are back from a little break in recording to chat about Locomotive's imminent loan signing of Edison Azcona as well as the team's busy 3 game week, in which Locomotive took just 5 points from 9 available. The crew discusses the draws to "inferior" teams on paper, poor performances, and the desperate situation at right back. The …

The Crew welcomes back friend of the pod Kevin Quintana to the show to discuss El Paso Locomotive FC's 1-1 draw away to Detroit City FC. The Crew talk about the historic occasion that played out on ESPN for the nation to see, which included some suspect defending but a golazo from Eric Calvillo and superb goalkeeping by Eric Newton. The Crew also r…

Mikka and Christian get together in a weirdly Baki-less Baki Studios. The shorthanded Crew try to keep things normal without founder-turned-father Phil and discuss a historic victory over Phoenix Rising FC on the road. There's chat about the ill-disciplined affair that produced 8 yellow cards and a straight red card for good measure, the exorcising…

The SL Crew tries their best to react to the recent news that El Paso Locomotive have dealt Diego Luna to Real Salt Lake for a reported fee of $250k. While that is a record fee between USL Championship and MLS, the crew discusses what that figure actually represents. Then there is a look back on Diego's tenure with Locomotive and memorable moments,…