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Gameday Previews – Sunday, April 3

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 04/03/22, 10:44AM EDT

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The national television spotlight arrives in San Diego as SD Loyal hosts El Paso Locomotive FC

San Diego Loyal SC and El Paso Locomotive FC will square off for the first time in their histories as ESPN Deportes heads to Torero Stadium to wrap up Week 4’s action in the USL Championship regular season.

Here’s a look ahead to a matchup filled with attacking potential.

San Diego Loyal SC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC

Venue: Torero Stadium
Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN Deportes / ESPN+
538.com Predictor: SD 50%, ELP 25%, Draw 25%

The Lowdown: San Diego Loyal SC will try to continue its perfect start on home turf this season as it hosts El Paso Locomotive FC, which is still looking for its first points of the season after three contests as it arrives at Torero Stadium. SD Loyal took consecutive home wins to start the season, and then added to that with a thrilling 3-2 victory last Saturday at Phoenix Rising FC that saw Alejandro Guido score the winner at Wild Horse Pass as he became the sixth different player to find the net this season for the side. El Paso has shown its ability in the attacking third this year, but its defense has struggled in three defeats that have seen the side conceded a league-high 10 goals so far. The visitors will have 2021 USL Championship Young Player of the Year finalist Diego Luna available for selection again after his return from international duty with the United States U-20 Men’s National Team in Argentina, and his presence alongside the likes of Dylan Mares, Luis Solignac and Emmanuel Sonupe will give SD Loyal’s defense a serious test.

Spotlight Players
San Diego Loyal SC – Alejandro Guido:
The San Diego native delivered a match-winning performance beyond his goal against Phoenix to earn Championship Team of the Week honors, and will be looking for more of the same this time out.

El Paso Locomotive FC – Diego Luna: The highly-regarded youngster saw action in both of the United States’ two outings in Argentina and has had a bright start to this season after his outstanding rookie campaign a year ago.

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