September 19 – Game 1: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Inspire Team opened the Inspire Soccer League Fixture 2 in Spokane, Washington, with a 9-7 victory over Houston United Genuine FC.
Yariv Ben-Naim opened the scoring off an assist from Josh Tobiasz. Michael Bush and Xavier Lopez each scored in the second period to help the Switchbacks take the first two periods. Houston won the third before a scoreless fourth secured the Switchbacks’ victory under the league’s four period scoring system.
Augie Lara recorded five saves, while Candice Edmiston took over in the second half and added three, sealing the Switchbacks’ first win of the weekend.
September 20 – Game 2: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Inspire Team closed the weekend with an 11-5 league-points loss to Spokane Impact, finishing 1-1 at Inspire Soccer League’s second fixture.
The Switchbacks held Spokane scoreless in the opening period before the hosts won the final three. Yariv Ben-Naim led Colorado Springs with four shots, while Aldo Flores and Xavier Lopez each added an attempt.
Augie Lara recorded 14 saves and earned Goalkeeper of the Fixture and Player of the Game honors. Daniel Mayabb added six saves and received the Save of the Game award, highlighting a determined defensive effort.
The Inspire Soccer League’s third fixture will be held at Weidner Field on October 17 & 18.
