Southwest University Park Returns to Full Capacity
Sports will soon be back to normal in the Sun City. MountainStar Sports Group announced this morning that they are returning to 100-percent capacity for all Chihuahuas and Locomotive FC home games. That comes on the heels of their announcement late last week that facial coverings are not required for vaccinated fans but still recommended for non-vaccinated patrons. The end result is that local professional sports will be the first to return to pre-pandemic conditions. The El Paso region has made significant progress in the fight against COVID-19 and fans of both teams continue to be very cooperative and respectful of the health and safety protocols put in place at Southwest University Park, MountainStar Sports Group President Alan Ledford said in the official release. We are pleased to join many teams and venues across the state and country which are safely returning to full capacity and to welcome back the amazing fans of both
Locomotive FC Goalkeeper Logan Ketterer On Loan to MLS Portland
Although El Paso Locomotive FC will be off this weekend, one of their main stars will have an opportunity to spend some time in the pacific northwest. Goalkeeper Logan Ketterer was placed on loan to the Portland Timbers FC of Major League Soccer, pending league and federation approval. This is a great opportunity for Logan, Head Coach and Technical Director Mark Lowry said in the official team release. It’s something we felt we had to provide for him, particularly as we don’t play this weekend. It’s a short-term situation, one that can help Logan grow as a keeper so he can get back with us and continue to anchor one of the best back lines in the USL.