The El Paso Locomotive are parting ways with coach Wilmer Cabrera , whose contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season, the club announced Monday evening.
Assistant coach Gerson Echeverry also departs the club as part of the change.
"El Paso Locomotive FC expresses its sincere gratitude to Cabrera and Echeverry for their dedicated service to the club and wishes them and their families the best in their future endeavors," the Locomotive said in a news release.
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Cabrera took over in the middle of last season when the Locomotive were the worst team in the league. While they marginally improved, they still finished last in the Western Conference.
This year the Locos finished 10-11-9 (11 draws, nine losses), fourth place in the Western Conference, as Cabrera compiled a record of 20-22-20 with Locomotive over 62 matches. That included a 1-0 loss to Phoenix in the first round of the USL playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 1.
His son Andy, in his first season with the club, was the team's leading goal scorer.
Per the news release, "Details regarding the club's next head coach will be announced at a later date."
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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