Switchbacks FC Keep the Streak Alive & Win Another At Home!

June 13, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release

Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC are keeping up their momentum at home and in doing so, they notched another win!

The Switchbacks FC took on the Real Monarchs SLC for the fourth time this season. Tonight, they came off with another win, beating the Real Monarchs SLC 2-1. This is Switchbacks FC's sixth home win in a row.

Tonight's win gives Switchbacks FC (7-5-0) 21 points in the USL Western Conference, and Real Monarchs SLC (1-7-5) with 8 points.

"When we started the week, I gave the guys the goal of getting nine points, and they did just that tonight," said Switchbacks FC Head Coach Steve Trittschuh. "They dug down deep and did a good job."

The scoring came early at Sand Creek Stadium. In the 11th minute, the Switchbacks FC's Miguel Gonzalez (#10) got his foot on a deflected ball and buried it in the back of the net from 20 yards out.

Then Switchbacks FC's Shin Harada (#21) got his chance, and took a shot from 30 yards thanks to a great set up by Luke Vercollone (#4).

Then a penalty in the box gave Real Monarchs SLC a shot to get on the board, when Max Rauhofer (#9) sank it past Switchbacks FC goalkeeper Samir Badr (#23). However, the goal wasn't enough to come back and the Switchbacks FC held on for the win.

"It was a great team win, and let's keep this momentum going," said Switchbacks FC Goalkeeper Samir Badr.

Switchbacks FC were also happy for the win in front of a special crowd. Tonight the club recognized cancer survivors by wearing pink jerseys.

Coming up next for Switchbacks FC is a trip to Denver on Tuesday, June 16th to take on the Colorado Rapids in the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

"I'm feeling good with the win, I'm feeling good to go to Denver with great momentum," said Switchbacks FC's Shin Harada. "The three wins are very big to elevate us to go to the Rapids next week for the U.S.

Open Cup action. I'm happy to help the team with the score. I'm happy with the three wins."

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