
Match Preview: Miami FC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
March 8, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Miami FC News Release
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Kickoff: 7:00 P.M. EST
Venue: FIU Stadium
Watch: TV33 (Local), CBS Miami App (Local), Pluto TV (Local), ESPN+ (Nationwide), & YouTube (International)
Tickets: miamifc.com/tickets/
Overview
Miami FC is set to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in their 2024 season home opener. The last time the two faced each other, the Switchbacks took the 2-0 win on home soil. After a demanding preseason, Miami will be looking to coming back and winning at home to start their season off strong.
Miami FC
Miami finished last season 9th in the USL Championship Eastern Conference with a 11-8-15 record. The team will be coming in with 18 new signings and Italian legend Antonio Nocerino as head coach. Miami FC will be looking to showcase their new talent, as well as the returners from last season; Gabriel Cabral, Ben Mines, and Ben Ofeimu, on their home turf.
Opponent: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
The Switchbacks finished off their last season in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against El Paso Locomotive FC. With the promotion of their assistant coach James Chambers to head coach, Colorado will be looking to improve last year's 16-5-13 record and move up in the ranks. The return of top scorers, Jairo Henriquez (6 goals) and Juan Tejada (6 goals), will be key for the away team to ensure success.
Match Notes
Last Meeting: 2-0 to Colorado at home
Miami won two and tied one of their last three season openers
Switchbacks finished 5th in the 2023 USLC season
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