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title: "FC Tulsa Faces El Paso Locomotive FC in Key Matchup"
url: https://www.herechapin.com/2026/09/27/fc-tulsa-faces-el-paso-locomotive-fc-in-key-matchup/
date: 2026-09-27T04:47:43-04:00
modified: 2026-09-27T04:47:43-04:00
author: ""
categories: ["Sports"]
site: "HERE Chapin"
attribution: "HERE Chapin"
---

# FC Tulsa Faces El Paso Locomotive FC in Key Matchup

*Source: [HERE Chapin](https://www.herechapin.com/2026/09/27/fc-tulsa-faces-el-paso-locomotive-fc-in-key-matchup/) — September 27, 2026 by *

## USL Championship Week 30 Preview

Week 30 of the 2026 USL Championship season features an 11-game schedule on Friday and Saturday nights. One notable match is between El Paso Locomotive FC and FC Tulsa, where El Paso could secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The game will take place at Southwest University Park.

FC Tulsa is currently in fifth place in the standings, following a three-game winless streak. Meanwhile, New Mexico United will host Sacramento Republic FC in a game that could preview a playoff matchup. Sacramento Republic FC’s Lee Desmond is nearing a milestone, potentially becoming the fifth player in club history to achieve 10,000 regular season minutes for Sacramento.

New Mexico United is also set to host its annual Meow Wolf Night on Saturday, showcasing Bloom and Decay kit designs. Additionally, Phillip Goodrum of Lexington SC is a player to watch, aiming to continue a streak of consecutive hat tricks.