Colorado Springs, CO (April 30th, 2024) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and the USL Championship officially announced today that James Chambers has been named Coach of the Week and Maalique Foster to Team of the Week Bench for week 8 of the 2024 season, presented by Konami eFootball.
Head Coach James Chambers has earned Coach of the Week for the 2024 season after a spectacular game on Saturday against the Oakland Roots. The Switchbacks have had a challenging 2024 season, but Chambers has kept pushing the team for success, getting them their first win of the 2024 regular season over the weekend.
Maalique Foster played an impressive game last Saturday against the Oakland Roots. This forward assisted in both goals of the game, had 111 successful passes and 17 key passes. He also created three chances throughout the game, more than any other player on either team.
Mark your calendars for May 4th as the Switchbacks return to Weidner Field to battle El Paso Locomotive for Galactic night! For tickets to that match, and all others, head HERE.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 8
GK – Colin Shutler, Orange County SC
D – Mark Segbers, Charleston Battery
D – Pat Hogan, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
D – Anish Chattha, Orange County SC
M – Jake Morris, Louisville City FC
M – Aaron Molloy, Charleston Battery
M – Emilio Ycaza, Charleston Battery
M – Bruno Lapa, Memphis 901 FC
F – Nick Markanich, Charleston Battery
F – Cal Jennings, Tampa Bay Rowdies
F – Kieran Phillips, Sacramento Republic FC
Coach – James Chambers, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Bench: Tyler Deric (MEM), Lucas Turci (MEM), Callum Chapman-Page (IND), Danny Griffin (PIT), Emil Cuello (PHX), Maalique Foster (COS), Manuel Arteaga (TBR)
