Getting Loco: Mike DiGiulio - President and General Manager - El Paso Locomotive FC
Seriously Loco Soccer Pod
Summary In this episode of Seriously Loco, Phil and Mikka welcome Mike DiGiulio, the new president and general manager of El Paso Locomotive FC. Mike shares his unique journey into the world of soccer, transitioning from a family background in the car business to leading a professional soccer team. He discusses his previous experience with Monterey Bay FC, the challenges faced there, and the lessons learned that he hopes to apply in El Paso. Mike expresses his excitement about the potential of the Locomotive and the community's passion for soccer, emphasizing the importance of building...
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El Paso Locomotive Appoint Benny Feilhaber I Mean Junior Gonzalez
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The offseason never sleeps in USL Championship, and neither do we. On this episode we catch up on everything that’s gone down since the final whistle blew. We start with an offseason check-in and the looming lockout. Mostly vibes at this point, but… are we actually getting a season? Then we dive headfirst into one of the strangest managerial sagas in club history. From the club’s cryptic “We Got Him” tweet, to the league accidentally dropping a “Temperature” article leaking Benny Feilhaber as the new manager, to the club doing absolutely nothing until suddenly Junior...
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Yeah 6x - El Paso Locomotive Hit 6 Past Las Vegas Lights
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El Paso Locomotive had a historic night scoring 6 goals against a Las Vegas Lights team that had 0 fight left in them with a new manager due in. Locomotive could only beat what was in front of them but it's fair to say they did not have a great opponent to match up against. A big night for Eric Calvillo with his brace and Gabi Torres continued to impress. Then there's quick discussion of Miami FC and their poor form ahead of the matchup at the Estadio de Pitbull on Saturday evening.
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Dead on Arrival - El Paso Locomotive Lose Copa Tejas Matchup to San Antonio FC
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The crew discuss El Paso Locomotive's 2-1 home loss to San Antonio FC in the Copa Tejas. The early goal from Juan Agudelo was cancelled out by a tap in from Amando Moreno but Alex Crognale had the last laugh with a goal in the 82nd minute. The team, mentality and some early mistakes are discussed as the group discuss just what this side needs to get back to consistent winning ways.
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Jager Blues
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El Paso Locomotive suffered its first loss of the season at Southwest University Park in the Jagermeister Cup against Colorado Springs Switchbacks. The 1-0 loss came courtesy of a Quenzi Huerman strike and the conversation centers around Locomotive playing a very changed lineup, how to build confidence in a fringe player, and the frustrating nature of the goal. Then the conversation shifts to the USL Championship match in Oakland against the Roots. Oakland has struggled for form but recently hired Benny Feilhaber, can the Locos make sure they don't get hit by the new manager bounce for the...
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Derby Delight - Andy Cabrera Hat Trick- Locomotive Steam to USL Championship Derby Win
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El Paso Locomotive had the greatest Derby Day of its history as it saw off the visiting New Mexico United 3-0 with a hat trick from Andy Cabrera to cap off a wonderful night. Then they look ahead to Locomotive's match against Austin FC on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup
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Field of Draws
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Derby Delight in the US Open Cup got the mojo back on track but El Paso Locomotive were unable to get all 3 points in Colorado Springs despite playing a man up for much of the game. The crew breaks down both matches and looks ahead to a trip to Texoma in the Jagermeister Cup.
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Working Hard-ford the Money
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El Paso Locomotive escaped Hartford with all 3 points after a showing that was good enough if not really good. Phil and Mikka talk through the lack of overall quality, the questions of selection and the difficulty of going on the road and getting the win. Then they preview Wednesday's match against Ventura County in the US Open Cup and the return of Logan Ketterer to the SWUP on Saturday when Lexington SC comes to town.
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Derby Daze
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El Paso Locomotive FC had another terrible trip up north to Albuquerque in the Derby del Camino Real. New Mexico United claimed a late win due in large part to Locomotive having a quite conservative approach that seemed to be overly deferential to United. Plus they chat the US Open Cup win over Harpos FC and the USL's recent announcement about implementing Promotion and Relegation with the launch of their first division men's league in 2028.
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PTSD - Phoenix Traore Stress Disorder
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El Paso Locomotive have seen their fair share of crazy results at Southwest University Park but none from the comfort of a 4-1 lead and none that actually overwrote an overhead kick. Phil and Christian break down the game and all of the madness behind it. Then they look ahead to the USOC and Locomotive's search for a first win against Harpos FC of Boulder, CO and finally a look to the Derby del Camino Real in Albuquerque at the weekend.
info_outlinePhil 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.