Colorado Springs, CO (July 4th, 2025) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks battled a tough battle against Louisville City FC at Weidner Field, ending with a final score of 0-1.
Louisville scored the lone goal early in the match in the 9th minute. Louisville player earned a throw-in, tossing it into the middle of the box, and both defenders on each side went to head it up. The ball went to the back left side of the box up high where #15 Emanuel Prerez headed the ball towards teammate #9 Phillip Goodrum, who quickly turned around, sending the ball into the back of the net.
In the 22nd minute, #1 Christian Herrera went down in the net and had to be subbed out for #32 Jonathan Burke, officially making his Switchbacks debut. Burke held his own ground, earning three saves and making two clearances.
The Switchbacks throughout the whole match fought to equalize by attempting fourteen shots, creating two big chances, and holding a possession rate of 62.9%. Defensively, the Switchbacks made sure Louisville did not score any other goals by winning eight tackles and making four interceptions.
Switchbacks head onto the road to battle Birmingham Legion on July 19th. Mark your calendars as the Switchbacks take on Texoma for Christmas in July on Saturday, July 26th. To stay up to date on the Switchbacks schedule, head HERE.
