Phoenix Rising set for USL Championship opening round shootout with Gabi Torres, El Paso Locomotive

Three games. Three draws. Lots and lots of goals.

That’s the story of Phoenix Rising and El Paso Locomotive in the 2025 USL Championship season, with a total of 18 goals scored between both sides.

But who will come out on top in the first round of the playoffs?

Charlie Dennis has been on form for Rising, while Pape Mar Boye has helped the team to keep three straight clean sheets at the back.

Meanwhile, Gabi Torres has been lethal against his former club — can he add to his goal tally here?

Can Pa-Modou Kah’s side come out on top? Or will Phoenix Rising drop out at the first postseason hurdle?

Join Max Simpson, Owain Evans and Rees Goodall on the PHNX Rising Podcast to preview the clash.