Switchbacks FC Re-Sign Jordan Burt
December 17, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release
Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has re-signed Jordan Burt, pending league and federation approval.
"2021 is going to be a special year for the Switchbacks and I can't wait to be a part of it," said Burt. "I am looking forward to making new memories downtown and working towards a successful year."
Burt is entering his seventh season with the Switchbacks after being a part of the inaugural team in 2015. The club stalwart leads the Switchbacks in minutes played (13,087) and games played (160). Although he is known for being a pivotal piece on the Switchbacks defense, Burt has also recorded 22 goals and 4 assists in the USL Championship with the Switchbacks.
"Jordan is both a foundational piece of the Club and of our 2021 roster. As we look to take the Club back to the playoffs, we will lean on his quality and versatility on the field as well as his leadership off the field," said Switchbacks Soccer General Manager, Brian Crookham. "We are very excited to be able to retain one of the most important players in the history of the Club."
Name: Jordan Burt
Position: Right Back
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Date of Birth: August 19, 1990
Age: 30
Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana
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