Switchbacks vs. United SC Game Preview

Published on May 21, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release

Colorado Springs, Colo. (Thursday, May 21, 2015) - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC are looking for a repeat win against Arizona United SC!

The two clubs played for the first time on May 2nd in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Switchbacks FC

beat the United SC 3-2, despite finishing the match with only 9 men on the pitch. Now, the United SC is heading to Colorado Springs in hopes of a home field spoiler for the Switchbacks FC on Saturday.

"The team has improved in every game that we have played in this season," said Switchbacks FC Head Coach Steve Trittschuh. "The players are on a mission to keep getting better and for each of them to have an inspiring performance against the Arizona United SC."

Both clubs are part of the USL's Western Conference. Right now, Arizona United SC (4- 3-1, 13 points) is ahead of the Switchbacks FC (3-4-0, 9 points) in the standings, but the Switchbacks FC plan to change that Saturday night.

(Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Arizona)

Arizona United SC started playing in the USL in the 2014 regular season. It is the only professional soccer team in the state of Arizona. In February, Arizona United SC affiliated with FC Dallas, of Major League Soccer.

The match starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd at Sand Creek Stadium. For more information about the Switchbacks FC, or to purchase tickets, go to our website at switchbacksfc.com . Fans can also follow the team on Facebook www.facebook.com/switchbacksfc or Twitter @SwitchbacksFC.

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• LA Galaxy II Loses U.S. Open Cup Match to Ventura County - LA Galaxy II
• Sounders FC 2 Earns 4-2 Extra Time Win over Kitsap Pumas SC - Tacoma Defiance
• Arizona United SC Drops U.S. Open Cup Match to Chula Vista FC - Phoenix Rising FC
• Sacramento Republic FC 4 doubles-up on Sonoma County Sol FC - Sacramento Republic FC
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