USL Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Switchbacks FC Win Second Consecutive Game at Weidner Field

Published on July 20, 2019 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks won their second consecutive game over a team from Oklahoma by a 1-0 scoreline at Weidner Field after defeating the OKC Energy FC on Saturday Night.

Even though an afternoon storm pushed kickoff back 45 minutes, both sides came out of the gate firing to find an early goal. Oklahoma City forced Ish Jome to clear the ball off the goal line after Andre Rawls made an early save. Jome later rattled the crossbar with a shot from 25 yards out. The Switchbacks took the lead after Rony Argueta found Jome cutting inside on his right foot to strike a low curled shot into the bottom of the far post in the 51st minute. The Switchbacks thought they had doubled their lead when Austin Dewing headed home a cross from Shane Malcolm, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Two minutes later, the Energy had a goal ruled out of their own for offside after Deshorn Brown failed to get back in an onside position after the Switchbacks pushed their line up after a corner. Andre Rawls was once again forced to come up with a couple of big saves to deny Deshorn Brown and Cordell Cato before Abdul Rwatubyaye was sent off in the 83rd minute. The Switchbacks held on for their second consecutive shutout win at Weidner Field.

"I'm happy with my performance tonight. I thought I had a good game. But I have to give credit to the guys in front of me too. And especially Ish, he got the game-winning goal," said Man of the Match, Andre Rawls. "These past couple weeks have been really good for us. We're definitely coming out on the front foot. Guys are working together and guys are working hard. We're all connected and united on the same goal and it's showing when we get out on the field."

The Switchbacks are on the road for their next two games visiting Reno 1868 FC on July 27th and the Real Monarchs SLC on August 2nd. The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field on August 7th to take on the Portland Timbers 2 on Cowbell Giveaway Night. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks cowbell courtesy of Centura Orthopedics. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 6:00 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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