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LA Galaxy II Falls to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

July 16, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
LA Galaxy II News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., - LA Galaxy II's three-match winning streak came to an end with a 4-2 loss on the road to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field on Friday night.

Goal-Scoring Plays

COS - Michee Ngalina (Hadji Barry), 20th minute: Hadji Barry slid a pass behind the LA backline to Michee Ngalina, whose shot from a tight angle was fired into the back of the net.

COS - Hadji Barry, 27th minute: Hadji Barry's shot from just outside the 18-yard box was curled into the far corner of the net.

LA - Cameron Dunbar (Penalty Kick), 45+3rd minute: After Michael Salazar was fouled inside the box, Cameron Dunbar stepped up to the spot and fired his shot into the bottom corner of the goal.

COS - Elvis Amoh (Michee Ngalina), 58th minute: Avoiding a challenge on the right wing, Michee Ngalina delivered a cross into the six-yard box to Elvis Amoh, who redirected the ball into the back of the net.

LA - Callum Johnson (Axel Picazo), 90+3rd minute: Axel Picazo dribbled down the right flank and delivered a low cross across the box to Callum Johnson, who tapped in from close range at the near post.

COS - Elvis Amoh (Hadji Barry), 90+7th minute: Hadji Barry quickly passed the ball to Elvis Amoh, who found himself behind the LA backline and drilled his shot into the back of the goal.

Postgame Notes

Following the loss to Colorado Springs, LA Galaxy II (9-9-3, 30 points) moved down into sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

LA Galaxy II have scored multiple goals in four consecutive matches dating back to June 25, outscoring their opponents 13-5 during that span.

In 11 games played on the road this season, LA holds a 3-7-2 record.

Cameron Dunbar has tallied four goals and one assist in three consecutive matches played dating back to July 1.

Dunbar ranks second on the team with seven goals scored and three assists in 20 games played (20 starts) during the 2022 campaign.

In his second career appearance, Callum Johnson logged eight minutes as a second-half substitute and tallied his first career goal.

Axel Picazo notched his first assist of the season.

Next Game

Next up, LA Galaxy II play host to Orange County SC at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, July 23. The July 23 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on ESPN+.

LA Galaxy II (9-9-3, 30pts) at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (13-6-0, 39pts)

July 15, 2022 - Weidner Field (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

LA Galaxy II 1 1 2

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 2 4

Scoring Summary:

COS: Ngalina (Barry), 20

COS: Barry, 27

LA: Dunbar (penalty kick), 45+3

COS: Amoh (Ngalina), 58

LA: Johnson (Picazo), 90+3

COS: Amoh (Barry), 90+7

Misconduct Summary:

LA: Barry (caution), 40

LA: Doyle (caution), 52

COS: Rayyan (caution), 63

LA: Dunbar (caution), 69

COS: Herrera (caution), 74

LA: Campbell (caution), 74

LA: Harvey (caution), 90+2

Lineups:

LA: GK Richard Sánchez; D Owen Lambe, D Carlos Harvey, D Liam Doyle, D Josh Drack; M Remi Cabral (Axel Picazo, 82), M Taylor Davila (Adam Saldaña, 68), M Hamza Barry (Dante Campbell, 68), M Adrian Gonzalez (Callum Johnson, 82), M Cameron Dunbar, F Michael Salazar (Duhaney Williams, 51)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Eric López; D Ascel Essengue

TOTAL SHOTS: 9; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 14; OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 0; SAVES: 3

COS: GK C. Herrera; D I. Rayyan (K. Belmar, 66), D J. Ockford, D D. Erdman (T. Hodge, 45), D I. Foster; M C. Lindley, M B. Makangila (A. Wheeler, 80), M E. Amoh, M S. Echevarria, F H. Barry

Substitutes Not Used: GK Jefferson Caldwell; D Kyler Tate

TOTAL SHOTS: 15; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 2

Referee: Matt Thompson

Assistant Referees: Tiffini Turpin, Robert Kosinski

Fourth Official: Adam Rice

Weather: Clear, 70 degrees

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