Colorado Springs, CO (September 28th, 2024) – Switchbacks battled against Loudoun United at home on a Saturday night, splitting the points with a 1-1 draw.
Switchbacks had an early lead to the match thanks to #10 Zach Zandi with a goal in the 2′. #20 Yosuke Hanya crossed the ball over into the middle of the box with a sea of players. Loudoun’s goalkeeper #23 Hugo Fauroux went to the right hitting the ball to #17 Jairo Henriquez who attempted to shoot but was blocked by a Loudoun defender. #7 Tyreek Magee passed the ball back to #80 Speedy Williams who struck the ball right to Zandi. With a quick touch, he turned around sending the ball right past the goal line.
Loudoun tied the game with a header finish from #10 Kalil ElMedkhar in the 90+7′. Service came from #40 Gavin Turner on a corner kick when it bounced off of Fauroux, flying towards ElMedkhar.
The Switchbacks have a bye-week next week then will hit the road to compete against Orange County SC on Wednesday, October 9th. Then the team is back at Weidner Field for Fan Appreciation night on October 12th to battle against San Antonio FC for the last regular season home match. For tickets to that match, and all others, head HERE.
