Colorado Springs, CO (May 16, 2026) – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC destroyed New Mexico United 4-0 in the Prinx Tires USL Cup.
The Switchbacks overwhelmed New Mexico early, scoring three goals in a 15-minute stretch to take full control of the match before halftime. Colorado Springs combined aggressive attacking play with sharp passing and relentless pressure to secure one of their most complete performances of the season.
The scoring began in the 31′ thanks to #7 Jonas Fjeldberg. Fjeldberg carried the ball into the right side of the box before a sliding New Mexico defender attempted to clear it away. Instead, the deflection redirected the ball past the goalkeeper and over the goal line, giving the Switchbacks a 1-0 advantage.
Just three minutes later, Colorado Springs doubled its lead with a well-executed counterattack. In the 34′, #20 Yosuke Hanya flicked the ball over multiple New Mexico defenders and connected with Fjeldberg charging upfield. With a defender closing in, Fjeldberg quickly returned the pass to Hanya, who drove into the box and calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper #13 Kris Shakes to make it 2-0.
In the 45′, #21 Tyreek Magee unleashed a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, forcing Shakes to make a difficult save. However, Fjeldberg was perfectly positioned for the rebound and buried the second-chance opportunity into the top of the net.
The final nail in the coffin came in the 81′ when #17 Sadam Masereka threaded a quick pass inside the 18-yard box to #18 Aidan Rocha, who calmly tapped the ball into the net to cap off the 4-0 victory.
Colorado Springs earned a clean sheet thanks to a disciplined back line that consistently shut down New Mexico’s attack. The squad finished the match winning all four attempted tackles, recording 11 interceptions, and maintaining an impressive 86.4% passing accuracy.
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