San Antonio – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks saw their six-game unbeaten streak in United Soccer League play end with a 2-1 loss to San Antonio FC Saturday.

The Switchbacks would have a few chances in the opening minutes, but weren’t quite able to finish their shots. Unfortunately a critical defensive error by JJ Greer in the eighth minute would lead to San Antonio taking an early 1-0 lead as Alvarez was able to loft the ball to Reed who slotted it past Devala Gorrick. Things wouldn’t get much better for the Switchbacks as attempts by Marty Maybin and Luke Vercollone went unfinished. San Antonio earned a free kick just outside the box in the 35th minute and Stephen McCarthy was able to finish the shot and give San Antonio a 2-0 lead.

Coach Steve Trittschuh made two changes at halftime as he brought on Davy Armstrong for Jordan Burt and Saeed Robinson for Marty Maybin in hopes of bringing fresh energy. The Switchbacks would apply pressure early on in the second half and were able to draw a penalty in the 50th minute. It would be the captain, Luke Vercollone, who would convert to cut the deficit in half.

The Switchbacks would continue applying pressure as the second half went on, but a stingy San Antonio backline would keep the Switchbacks from scoring again.

“You have to give San Antonio credit,” Vercollone said. “They were a tough team to play in a difficult environment. We’ll get back to work on Monday and keep training hard and get ready to beat the Real Monarchs on Sunday.”

“We came out pretty sluggish in the first half,” Trittschuh said. “We came out a little better in the second half and created some chances, but it just wasn’t good enough. We’ll regroup and get ready for the next two matches against Salt Lake, which are really important.”

The Switchbacks will return home June 26 as they take on the Real Monarchs at 1:30 p.m. They will then play the Real Monarchs again June 29 at 7 to close out the home series. Tickets are available at switchbacksfc.com or by calling 719-368-8480 x1.