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Switchbacks FC Move on to the Round of 32 After a Breath Taking Win over Spokane Velocity.
April 2, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC battled until the final whistle, securing a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spokane Velocity, 1 (4)-1 (2), to advance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Switchbacks FC opened their second-round campaign with a strong first-half performance, holding 88.9% passing accuracy and completing 18 crosses compared to Velocity's one. Defensively, the team recorded two tackles and three interceptions.
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Khori Bennett Named to Team of the Week Bench for Week 4
March 31, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and the USL Championship officially announced today that Khori Bennett has been named to the Team of the Week Bench for week 4 of the 2026 season, presented by SiteOne.
Bennett played a pivotal role in the Switchbacks' road matchup against New Mexico, leading the line with an impactful performance. The forward drew both penalty kicks awarded to the team, recorded five shot attempts, and posted a 78% passing accuracy.
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Switchbacks FC Fall to New Mexico United on the Road
March 28, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC delivered a competitive performance on the road against New Mexico United, ultimately falling 3-2 in a closely contested match.
Both sides traded momentum throughout the first half, with the Switchbacks showing strong attacking intent. They recorded eight shots, maintained 50.2% possession, and completed 119 accurate passes, reflecting a balanced and disciplined approach.
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Christian Herrera Named to Team of the Round in the US Open Cup
March 25, 2026 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup officially announced today that Christian Herrera has been named to the Team of the Round bench for round 1 of the 2026 US Open Cup Tournament.
Herrera delivered an outstanding performance in the first round against Azteca FC. He not only saved a penalty kick in the 8ââ¬Â², but also finished the match with a clean sheet. Over the course of the game, Herrera recorded four saves, had 42 touches, a... Full StoryMore from the United Soccer League Championship
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- Christian Herrera Named to Team of the Round in the US Open Cup - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 25
- Switchbacks FC Fall to Orange County SC on the Road - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 21
- Switchbacks FC Fall to Orange County SC on the Road - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 21
- Switchbacks FC Players Patrick Burner, Stevie Echevarria & Duke Lacroix Called up for International Play - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 19
- Switchbacks FC Battle Azteca FC in Open Cup, Ending with a Win 3-0 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 18
- Switchbacks FC Dominate and Earn Three Points at Weidner Field against Las Vegas Lights - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 14
- Switchbacks FC Sign Three Academy Contracts for the 2026 Season - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 13
- Isaiah Foster Named to Team of the Week for Week 1 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 10
- Switchbacks FC Earn a Point on the Road against El Paso Locomotive - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) March 7
- Switchbacks Entertainment Announces Shinedown, Coheed & Cambria Coming to Weidner Field - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) February 17
- Switchbacks FC Acquires Sam Williams on Loan from Chicago Fire - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) February 13
- Switchbacks FC Announce Zach Zandi's Retirement Ahead of the 2026 Season - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) February 12
- Switchbacks FC Sign Two Academy Contracts for the 2026 Season - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) January 27
- Switchbacks FC Player Khori Bennett Called up for International Play - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) January 15
- Switchbacks FC Sign Forward Khori Bennett for 2026 & 2027 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL) January 14
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| April 4 | USL | Lexington 1 at Colorado Springs 1 | Final |
| March 28 | USL | Colorado Springs 2 at New Mexico 3 | Final |
| March 21 | USL | Colorado Springs 0 at Orange County 1 | Final |
| March 14 | USL | Las Vegas 2 at Colorado Springs 3 | Final |
| March 7 | USL | Colorado Springs 2 at El Paso 2 | Final |
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Colorado Springs Sports Headlines
- Colorado Springs looks to maintain standards as Switchbacks host Lexington SC before bye - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 4)
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks beat Spokane Velocity in penalties to advance in Open Cup - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 2)
- Open Cup, regular-season matches offer opportunity for Colorado Springs Switchbacks to rebound - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (April 1)
- United find net, beat Switchbacks 3-2 for first win of season - USL Santa Fe New Mexican (March 29)
- Jabang and Harris lead United to victory in home opener - USL Albuquerque Journal (March 29)
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks fall to rival New Mexico United in wild ending - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 29)
- No doubts, questions for Colorado Springs Switchbacks as they head to rival New Mexico - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 28)
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks fall to Orange County SC on late goal by 16-year-old prodigy Tyson Espy - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 22)
- Switchbacks notebook: Club prepares for match at Orange County; Lakewoodââ¬â¢s Jahan gets the start - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 21)
- W. Dean Weidner, owner of Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Weidner Apartment Homes dies - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 20)
- Colorado Springs advances in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, beats Azteca FC - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 18)
- Open Cup match brings early test of depth of Alan McCann-led Switchbacks - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (March 17)
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