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USL Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Switchbacks FC Fall to League Leaders Phoenix Rising FC

August 31, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC lost 3-0 to table-toppers Phoenix Rising FC behind three first-half goals on Saturday night at Weidner Field.

Phoenix came out of the gate hot scoring two goals in the first eight minutes of the game. Jose Aguinaga saw his pass get deflected back into his path before slotting his shot past the onrushing Andre Rawls. Solomon Asante intercepted a pass to give himself the space needed to score his league-leading 20th goal of the season. The visitors extended their lead to three in the 27th minute behind Adam Jahn's blast inside the near post. The Switchbacks had an opportunity late in the half on a counter-attack after Saeed Robinson's cross found the head of Austin Dewing but he couldn't direct the header on target.

Eight minutes into the second half, Rony Argueta was in the right place at the right time to find a cross that got partially saved by Zac Lubin before seeing his shot get cleared off the goal-line by a Phoenix defender. Cesar Romero had an opportunity fall to him when he fired a low shot towards the far post but Lubin got down quick enough to make the save and preserve the 3-0 scoreline.

"They're a really good team. They possess the ball really well. They overload one side and they're able to keep the ball. They're very patient but at the same time they move the ball quick. To me, they're the best team in the league in both conferences," said Rony Argueta. "They capitalized on our mistakes. If we're solid in the back, I think we can avoid those goals. Second half we came out better and pressed them. I think if we would've done that from the beginning, it would've been a different game."

The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field on September 7th to face the Austin Bold FC on Hero Night. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks foam finger courtesy of Children's Hospital Colorado Springs. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available HERE. For the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it is cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.

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