Switchbacks FC Fall to New Mexico United in First Meeting

May 18, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release

Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fell to New Mexico United 3-1 behind Kevaughn Frater's hat trick on Saturday Night in front of 4,151 fans at Weidner Field.

Coming off of the 1-0 win in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, the Switchbacks were hoping to use the win to springboard results in league play as well. However, New Mexico got on the board first when a tackle sent the ball right to Kevaughn Frater inside the box who calmly finished by Switchbacks keeper, Andre Rawls. In the 35th minute, Josh Suggs saw his shot parried by Rawls, but the rebound fell right to Frater who scored his second of the match.

The Switchbacks would cut the deficit in half in the 63rd minute when Mike Seth turned in a cross from Alex Molano from close range. However, New Mexico restored the two-goal lead when Kevaughn Frater bagged his hat trick after rounding Rawls and finishing off the game 3-1 for the visitors.

"I thought we had a couple of opportunities and they had a couple of opportunities and they took advantage of theirs and we weren't able to recover," said Switchbacks forward, Mike Seth. "It's just how things are going right now."

The Switchbacks are back on the road to face the OKC Energy FC on May 25th. The Switchbacks return back to Weidner Field on Wednesday, May 29th for a rematch with New Mexico United in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. The Switchbacks' next home league game is June 1st when Fresno FC comes to town on cap giveaway night to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of Pikes Peak Brewing Company. 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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