Patriots goalkeeper Justin Fite saves not only Laredo Heat midfielder Juan Ibarra's penalty, but Gregory Mulamba's rebound, too, with a helping hand from John Crawley. The save turned out to be key to preserving a 2-1 El Paso win over the defending PDL champions.
Patriots forward Michael Griego deflects Adam Hooi’s shot home after a corner kick from Omar Tena for what turned out to be the game-winning goal in El Paso’s 2-1 win over the Laredo Heat.
Patriots midfielder Adam Hooi rises to meet a well-placed corner from Antonio Barrera for the first goal in the Patriots second straight 2-1 win over the defending PDL champion Laredo Heat.
The Patriots’ Jair Olivares heads home from a hard angle off a well-placed free kick by Mario Garcia for the second goal of El Paso's 2-1 win over Laredo.
El Paso midfielders Jair Olivares and Rodrigo Morin work the give-and-go to perfection, scoring the first goal in a 2-1 win over the defending PDL champion Laredo Heat.
Mike Griego makes the most of a beautiful pass from Jair Olivares, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over the DFW Tornados. Griego scored both goals on the weekend three days after signing a contract with the Patriots to return to competitive soccer.
May 18, 2007, USL Mid-South Division Game Midfield playmaker Jorge Briones curls in a beautiful free kick to open the scoring against Mississippi Brilla FC in a 2-0 Patriots win.
June 12, 2007, First Round, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Omar Mora serves it up for Michael Griego to make it 1-0 Patriots over First Division’s Miami FC in the first half.
June 12, 2007, First Round, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Omar Mora volleys a Miami clearance to tie the match, 2-2, just a few minutes from time.
June 12, 2007, First Round, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Patriots keeper Jorge Muniz stones former World Cup champion Zinho from the spot in penalties.
June 12, 2007, First Round, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Muniz then gives El Paso its first-ever penalty kick win in a tournament.