The El Paso Locomotive are riding high after a statement victory, and it's earned them a massive Texas showdown in the U.S. Open Cup. Fresh off a dominant 4-0 rout of arch-rival New Mexico United, the USL Championship side has drawn a marquee matchup against MLS club Houston Dynamo in the tournament's round of 32.

This marks the second straight year El Paso will face an MLS opponent from Texas in this historic, single-elimination competition. The match is set for April 15 in Houston, with a 6 p.m. MT kickoff, streaming live on Paramount+.

The Open Cup is famous for its "magic of the cup" moments, where lower-division clubs like the Locomotive get a shot at the top-flight giants. Last year, El Paso gave FC Austin a major scare, holding a 2-0 halftime lead before ultimately falling 3-2. That experience will be invaluable as they prepare for another tough road test against the Dynamo.

This year's Locomotive squad looks formidable. They are undefeated in their first three league matches (2-0-1) and have now powered through two Cup games. They'll face a Houston Dynamo team that has had a mixed start to their MLS season, sitting at 2-2-0. The winner of this Texas clash will advance to face the victor of the Austin FC vs. Louisville City match in the round of 16.