PHOTOS: Switchbacks Win Home Opener Topping Orange County 2-1

Switchbacks forward Michee Ngalina gains possession of the ball and pushes toward the goal during Colorado Springs’ opening home game against Orange County at Weidner Field. Ngalina scored on the play and the Switchbacks won the game. (Chancey Bush, The Gazette)

Switchbacks defender Triston Hodge (55) and Orange County midfielder Mikko Kuningas (25) head the ball during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell dives for the ball as it slips past him during the second half of their home opening game against Orange County on March 12 at Weidner Field. (The Gazette file)

Switchbacks forward Malik Johnson (7) reacts after scoring the second goal of the game during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Elvis Amoh attempts to keep the ball inbounds during a March 12 game against Orange County at Weidner Field. (The Gazette)

Michee Ngalina

Switchbacks forward Hadji Barry (10) leaps over the ball during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Elvis Amoh (23) and Orange County midfielder Alex Villanueva (3) battle for the ball during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 13, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks defender Triston Hodge (55) and Orange County midfielder Mikko Kuningas (25) battle for the ball during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Michee Ngalina smiles to the crowd after scoring against Orange County at Weidner Field in March. (Chancey Bush, Gazette file)

Fans cheer in celebration of the first goal of the game during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks super fan Annie Coffman is back in the stands to cheer on the team during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Players take to the field with young soccer fans during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Hadji Barry (10) almost collides with the goal keeper during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Michee Ngalina (11) is taken down by Orange County defender Kobi Henry (23) during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

Switchbacks forward Hadji Barry (10) gains possession of the ball during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Gazette file)

The referees take to the field during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home opening game against Orange County at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Switchbacks won the game against Orange County by a score of 2-1.(Chancey Bush /The Gazette) (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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PHOTOS: Switchbacks Win Home Opener Topping Orange County 2-1

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