Tag: switchbacks
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Switchbacks down Vancouver, clinch USL playoff berth
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks clinched a berth in the United Soccer League playoffs and bolstered its chance at playing at home with a 2-0 win at the Vancouver Whitecaps 2 Sunday afternoon. The Switchbacks improved to 13-8-7 (46 standings points) with the road victory, improving to second place in the Western Conference behind Sacramento (13-6-9)…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks add midfield depth entering road trip
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks added more depth to their midfield with the signing of practice-squad player Yaw Danso on Friday. The native of Duayaw Nkwanta, Ghana played with Switchbacks center full back Christian Ibeagha when both competed for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League. The 27-year-old has been practicing with the…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks look to build on momentum to garner home playoff game
Saturday’s performance in a 3-0 rout of LA Galaxy II suggests the Switchbacks may be surging just in time for a playoff run. The win moved third-place Colorado Springs (12-8-7) up to 43 standings points, three short of clinching a berth in the Western Conference playoffs. That means the Switchbacks can advance to the United…
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Liberty alum Patrick Slogic making his mark in USL
Liberty High School graduate Patrick Slogic has emerged as one of the better defenders in the United Soccer League. In his third pro season, the former Cornell standout is a steady defender and offensive threat with the playoff-bound Charlotte Independence of the USL’s Eastern Conference. Slogic made big strides his first season (2015) with Charlotte…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks coach Steve Trittschuh asking veterans to step up
Forward Aaron King is one of several veterans Colorado Springs coach Steve Trittschuh hopes will elevate their play over the final weeks of the United Soccer League season. “King is a veteran and we need more out of him,” Trittschuh said. “He’s not the only one. Luke (Vercollone), Devala (Gorrick) and a number of guys…
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Switchbacks 1 Swope Park 1
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC tied Swope Park 1-1 Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Photos by Mark Reis
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks turn tables on Real Monarchs
None of the wins for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks in 2016 have come easy and Wednesday’s was no different in a burgeoning rivalry against the Real Monarchs Salt Lake City. The 1-0 victory was not secure until the final whistle. The Real Monarchs had reason to be upset about the loss. A shot headed toward…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks get quick second chance vs. Real Monarchs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Frustration soon turned into determination for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. The United Soccer League club will get another shot at the ninth-place Real Monarchs Salt Lake at 7 p.m. Wednesday in their second game against…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks get quick second chance vs. Real Monarchs
Frustration soon turned into determination for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. The United Soccer League club will get another shot at the ninth-place Real Monarchs Salt Lake at 7 p.m. Wednesday in their second game against their Western Conference foe in four days. The frustration stems from arguably the second-year club’s best offensive performance generating scoring…
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Offensive struggles prove costly in home loss for frustrated Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A frustrating loss for the Switchbacks and their fans came down to the final play. Colorado Springs captain Luke Vercollone rifled his tying penalty-kick attempt over the Real Monarchs Salt Lake crossbar and the hosts…