Colorado Springs, CO (June 24, 2026) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fell 1-2 to San Antonio FC in a highly competitive and physical Western Conference matchup at Weidner Field.
The Switchbacks struck first in the first half. #20 Yosuke Hanya was awarded a penalty kick in the 15’. #90 Khori Bennett calmly took the position and shot the ball towards the bottom left corner of the net, which was initially swatted away by San Antonio’s goalkeeper #0 Joseph Batrouni, but Bennett capitalized on the opportunity off the rebound for his ninth goal of the regular season, which leads the Switchbacks, and his fourth opening goal of the season.
San Antonio quickly responded in the 29′, as #10 Jorge Hernandez found #55 Dmitri Erofeev, who sent the ball to the back of the net to even the match at one goal apiece, leading into the half.
It was San Antonio who broke the tie in the second half. Hernandez picked up his second assist of the night on a corner kick that went off the head of #21 Alex Crognale and across the goal line in the 70’, securing the last goal of the night.
The Switchbacks were able to create multiple chances throughout the second half, attempting two shots on target, winning six out of six tackles, and making 12 touches in the opposition box, but still could not find the equalizer against San Antonio FC.
The Switchbacks go head-to-head against Phoenix Rising FC at Weidner Field on July 4 for the United States Semiquincentennial. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage, and be sure to follow us on social media @switchbacksfc or visit our website for the latest news and information.
