El Paso Locomotive FC extended its unbeaten start to the 2026 season with a 2-1 road victory over Sacramento Republic FC. The team was forced to play with 10 men after Eric Calvillo was sent off due to a second yellow card. Amando Moreno and Alex Méndez each scored their second goals of the season. Goalkeeper Sebastian Mora-Mora made two saves to prevent Sacramento from scoring. The win marks the third time in his career that he has reached this level of goal in a regular-season match. El Paso now holds an 8-5 series lead with the two teams set to meet again on October 17, 2026.