August 8 – Game 1: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Inspire Team opened the Inspire Soccer League’s first fixture in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a 5-4 win over Houston FC United Genuine on Saturday, August 8.
The Switchbacks took the first and third quarters, while Houston took the second. Following a lightning delay, the teams played an even fourth quarter, with the Switchbacks holding on for the victory.
Andrew Cook scored twice, while Daniel Mayabb, Xavier Lopez and Yariv Ben-Naim each contributed a goal. Augie Lara and Daniel Mayabb shared goalkeeping duties.
August 8 – Game 2: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Inspire Team earned its second win of the day with a 7-4 victory over One Knox SC.
Xavier Lopez led the scoring with four goals, finding the back of the net in both the first and third quarters. Yariv Ben-Naim added two goals in the second quarter, while Augie Lara added one in the third.
Lara and Daniel Mayabb split time in net, making key saves to help secure the win.
August 9 – Game 3: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Inspire Team capped an undefeated weekend at the first Inspire Soccer League fixture with a 6-1 win over Winthrop on Sunday, August 9.
Xavier Lopez opened the scoring in the first quarter and added another goal in the second, alongside a goal from Andrew Cook. Yariv Ben-Naim scored twice in the third quarter, and Cook added his second before a scoreless fourth quarter.
Daniel Mayabb and Augie Lara made several key stops in goal, while Alexandra Luce, Candice Edmiston and Lexi Suarez helped contain Winthrop’s attack. Michael Bush and Tyler Schwartz covered ground in midfield, securing the win and capping off an undefeated weekend.
