2027 Roster

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 21, 2026) – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that it has signed defender Garven Metusala to a new contract covering the 2027 & 2028 USL Championship seasons. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Metusala joined the Switchbacks in 2025 and has made 52 appearances for the club, recording more than 300 defensive contributions across 4,053 minutes of action.

In 2026, Metusala has continued to anchor the Switchbacks’ defense, recording 51 recoveries and 63 clearances while maintaining 90% passing accuracy. He has helped the club earn five clean sheets across all competitions while also making an impact in the attack, scoring two goals with headers off set pieces.

“We have seen a number of sides to Garven’s game continue to grow this year. He is a big character in the locker room that helps gel the team,” said Head Coach Alan McCann. “He has been able to impact the game on both sides of the ball now for club and country. We believe his ceiling of potential can grow higher, so we’re really happy that he has committed to doing that here.”

Before joining Colorado Springs, Metusala played for Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League, making 112 appearances and logging 8,101 minutes. During his time with Forge, he helped the club capture back-to-back CPL championships in 2022 and 2023.

Prior to turning professional, Metusala gained semi-professional experience in the Première Ligue de Soccer du Québec (PLSQ). He won the PLSQ Cup with St. Hubert and SC Fabrose in 2019 before capturing a league title with AS Blainville in 2020.

“I feel blessed and grateful to continue with this club,” said Metusala. “The fans welcomed me from day one and I’m excited to be able to continue playing in front of them and this beautiful city.” 

Name: Garven Metusala
Position: Defender
Height: 6′ 1″
Date of Birth: December 31, 1999
Age: 26
Hometown: Montreal, Canada

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 2, 2026) – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that it has signed midfielder Jonas Fjeldberg to a new contract covering the 2027 USL Championship season, with a club option for 2028. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Fjeldberg joined the Switchbacks in 2023 and has established himself as a key contributor over the past four seasons. He has made 100 appearances for the club, recording 15 goals and 11 assists across 4,207 minutes of action.

The 2026 campaign has been the most productive season of Fjeldberg’s Switchbacks career, with five goals and eight assists to date. In 2024, Fjeldberg played a pivotal role in the club’s historic Championship campaign, helping lead the Switchbacks to the USL Championship Final and the first trophy in club history.

“Jonas [Fjeldberg] is having a career-best season, and he is one who will absolutely put the team first every single day,” said Alan McCann. “He is a great character in our locker room and one that everybody in the building has the highest respect for. We’re really excited that he has committed his future to the club.”

A native of Norway, Fjeldberg played at the University of Dayton, where he made an immediate impact over four seasons with the Flyers. He finished his collegiate career with 22 goals and 21 assists, earning recognition as a consistent attacking threat.

Fjeldberg began his professional career in 2021 after being selected by FC Cincinnati in the MLS SuperDraft. Later that year, he joined Rio Grande Valley FC Toros on loan, gaining valuable professional experience. Prior to joining the Switchbacks, Fjeldberg spent time with Indy Eleven, where he recorded eight goals across 28 appearances.

“I’m beyond excited to extend my contract here with the Switchbacks. The connection I’ve developed with the fans, community, and the people working with the club is something I haven’t had before in my career,” said Fjeldberg. “It’s truly something special. Signing this extension was never in doubt for my family or me. The ultimate goal is to bring another championship to this great city, and I am hungrier than ever to make that happen.” 

Name: Jonas Fjeldberg
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5′ 10″
Date of Birth: September 30, 1998
Age: 27
Hometown: Jessheim, Norway

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