Colorado Springs, CO (August 8, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that Abraham Rodriguez has been officially signed to a USL Championship contract, pending league and federation approval.
Rodriguez has featured in eight games for the Switchbacks, making 33 saves, including two penalties. The 17-year-old goalkeeper made his debut on March 30, 2019 against Phoenix Rising. In that match, Rodriguez made 11 saves, including a penalty, in route to being named the USL Championship Player of the Week becoming the second-youngest player to ever earn the award.
"Abe has been tested in USL throughout the 2019 season and has proven he is ready to be a full-time professional," said Senior Director of Soccer Development & USL General Manager Brian Crookham. "His performances to date and the maturity he has show gives us the confidence that there is much more to come from a goalkeeper so early in his professional soccer journey."
Rodriguez was previously on a USL Academy contract with the Switchbacks.
Name: Abraham Rodriguez
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Date of Birth: July 19, 2002
Age: 17
Hometown: Broomfield, CO
Birthplace: El Paso, TX
Colorado Springs, CO (August 8, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that Abraham Rodriguez has been officially signed to a USL Championship contract, pending league and federation approval.
Rodriguez has featured in eight games for the Switchbacks, making 33 saves, including two penalties. The 17-year-old goalkeeper made his debut on March 30, 2019 against Phoenix Rising. In that match, Rodriguez made 11 saves, including a penalty, in route to being named the USL Championship Player of the Week becoming the second-youngest player to ever earn the award.
“Abe has been tested in USL throughout the 2019 season and has proven he is ready to be a full-time professional,” said Senior Director of Soccer Development & USL General Manager Brian Crookham. “His performances to date and the maturity he has show gives us the confidence that there is much more to come from a goalkeeper so early in his professional soccer journey.”
Rodriguez was previously on a USL Academy contract with the Switchbacks.
Name: Abraham Rodriguez
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 165 lbs.
Date of Birth: July 19, 2002
Age: 17
Hometown: Broomfield, CO
Birthplace: El Paso, TX
The Switchbacks have a quick turnaround as the next game is at Weidner Field on August 10th as Rio Grande Valley FC come to town on Back To School Night. The first 1,00 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks backpack courtesy of GE Johnson. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 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.
The Switchbacks have a quick turnaround as the next game is at Weidner Field on August 10th as Rio Grande Valley FC come to town on Back To School Night. The first 1,00 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks backpack courtesy of GE Johnson. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 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.
