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Sunday Match Preview - SFC V OC Blues

May 6, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. the Orange County Blues
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. the Orange County Blues
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Irvine, California - This Sunday, the Switchbacks look to jump over the Orange County Blues in the USL Standings to claim a top 3 spot in the West. Match starts at 5pm MST and can be viewed on the USL Match Center.

A 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Galaxy II on Wednesday night was a disappointing way to start the Switchbacks' two-game West Coast road trip, but it was the fight back shown by the visitors from Colorado Springs that lends promise ahead of the match against the Orange County Blues. Down 3-0 after 71 minutes to a Jack McBean hat trick, the Switchbacks scored two goals in the final 13 minutes of the match to almost salvage a draw.

3 Things to Watch

Experience at Midfield - Midfielder Ivan Mirkovi? made a move across California as he left Sacramento Republic to sign with the OC Blues, and he has proved highly influential during OC's last two victories. Screening the back four, Mirkovi? is a player who both picks up the defensive mantle and recycles the ball to start many an OC attack.

Goal Scorer - Trinidad and Tobago international forward Trevin Caesar also joined the OC Blues this season, after playing in 2015 for the Austin Aztex. Despite scoring just once this campaign, Caesar opens up attacking channels for his teammates, and Switchbacks Head Coach Steven Trittschuh is wary of the danger posed by the speedy striker.

Homecoming for 2 Switchbacks Players - Goalkeeper Billy Thompson, born in Southern California's Orange County, played last season with the OC Blues - along with current Switchbacks teammate Josh Suggs. Suggs, who has started all five matches of the season at left back for the Switchbacks, was a member of the OC Blues for four seasons before his off-season move to Colorado Springs (Suggs pictured above playing against the Switchbacks in 2015).

For more in depth analysis, please see the Switchbacks match preview.

Next Home Match

Switchbacks FC's next home match is against the Portland Timbers 2 and is slotted as the USL Match of the Week to be broadcast on ESPN 3 for Friday, May 13 (7:00 p.m.).

Supporters can stay up to date with all of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks breaking news, roster updates and ticketing information by following the Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Season tickets are available via the Club's official website.

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