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June 23rd Largest Crowd In Switchbacks History

On Saturday, June 23rd, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks played Fresno FC in front of a full house of 5,000 fans at Weidner Field for the first sell-out crowd of the 2018 season. This game set the new record for the largest crowd for a Switchbacks game at Weidner Field! The fans went home happy after Shane Malcolm scored off of a free kick from about 25 yards out in the last four minutes of the game. The fireworks after the game kept the celebration going for a memorable night under the stars.

The Switchbacks stay home on June 30th to face San Antonio FC on World Cup Night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a vuvuzela courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 5:00 PM. The Switchbacks will then have a quick turnaround when they face Orange County SC on July 3rd for Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza night where the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a scarf presented by Oakwood Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Check out all of the upcoming games here!

Switchbacks Host Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza And Scarf Giveaway On July 3rd

The Switchbacks will play their third game in a row at Weidner Field on Tuesday, July 3rd for an Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza! Orange County SC is coming to town for a game that will likely have playoff implications as both teams sit near the playoff line in the standings. The first 1,000 fans in the gates at 6pm will receive a free Switchbacks scarf provided by Oakwood Homes. Stay after the game for an Independence Day sized Fireworks show! Get your tickets here!

Switchbacks Host World Cup Night And Vuvuzela Giveaway 6-30

On June 30th, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks play against San Antonio FC at 6 PM. This will be the Switchbacks second home game in a row at Weidner Field in a game that will have playoff implications as both teams are near the playoff line. The first 500 fans in the stadium when the gates open at 5 PM will receive a free vuvuzela courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes for World Cup Night, as well as the opportunity to purchase $1 pint-sized beers at 5 PM if you are over the age of 21. Get your tickets here!

Switchbacks Stun Fresno FC In First Ever Sell-Out Crowd At Weidner Field

Colorado Springs, CO (June 23, 2018) – The Switchbacks defeated Fresno FC late off of a Shane Malcolm free kick in front of a sell out crowd of 5,000 fans on Saturday night; the first sell-out at Weidner Field.

Looking to keep the momentum going after winning in Portland 4-1 behind four second-half goals, the Switchbacks made no changes to the starting XI to face Fresno FC on Saturday night. The first half started slowly with each team getting a feel for the game. The Switchbacks best opportunity of the first half came to Jordan Schweitzer who just missed the goal from distance. Fresno had the better opportunity as the ball fell to Christian Chaney just six yards from goal but he put his chance over the crossbar.

The second half started in similar fashion with both teams trading possession for the first 15 minutes. Shane Malcolm fired off a shot from outside the box in the 60th minute, but the ball was put just over the crossbar. Late in the game, the Switchbacks won a free kick about 24 yards from goal to set up the match-deciding kick. In the 86th minute, Shane Malcolm hit the free kick high, clipping the top of the wall on it's way to the top corner of the goal. This would end up being the only shot on target for either team as the game ended 1-0 for the Switchbacks at Weidner Field in front of the sell-out crowd.

"I think both teams kind of canceled each other out. We played a similar formation and similar styles of play I would say," said Man of the Match, Shane Malcolm. "Both teams had a couple chances. Overall, I think it was a pretty balanced game and the team that wanted it more was going to win."

The Switchbacks stay home on June 30th to face San Antonio FC on World Cup Night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a vuvuzela courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 5:00 PM. The Switchbacks will then have a quick turnaround when they face Orange County SC on July 3rd for Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza night where the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a scarf presented by Oakwood Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here.

Colorado Springs, CO (June 23, 2018) – The Switchbacks defeated Fresno FC late off of a Shane Malcolm free kick in front of a sell out crowd of 5,000 fans on Saturday night; the first sell-out at Weidner Field.

Looking to keep the momentum going after winning in Portland 4-1 behind four second-half goals, the Switchbacks made no changes to the starting XI to face Fresno FC on Saturday night. The first half started slowly with each team getting a feel for the game. The Switchbacks best opportunity of the first half came to Jordan Schweitzer who just missed the goal from distance. Fresno had the better opportunity as the ball fell to Christian Chaney just six yards from goal but he put his chance over the crossbar.

The second half started in similar fashion with both teams trading possession for the first 15 minutes. Shane Malcolm fired off a shot from outside the box in the 60th minute, but the ball was put just over the crossbar. Late in the game, the Switchbacks won a free kick about 24 yards from goal to set up the match-deciding kick. In the 86th minute, Shane Malcolm hit the free kick high, clipping the top of the wall on it’s way to the top corner of the goal. This would end up being the only shot on target for either team as the game ended 1-0 for the Switchbacks at Weidner Field in front of the sell-out crowd.

“I think both teams kind of canceled each other out. We played a similar formation and similar styles of play I would say,” said Man of the Match, Shane Malcolm. “Both teams had a couple chances. Overall, I think it was a pretty balanced game and the team that wanted it more was going to win.”

The Switchbacks stay home on June 30th to face San Antonio FC on World Cup Night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a vuvuzela courtesy of Weidner Apartment Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 5:00 PM. The Switchbacks will then have a quick turnaround when they face Orange County SC on July 3rd for Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza night where the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a scarf presented by Oakwood Homes. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here.

Ziggy Participates In Soccer Buddies Mascot Game

On June 16th, Ziggy visited Pine Meadows Field to greet the kids that were learning how to play soccer and they loved him! It was the perfect day for soccer for the kids, and Ziggy too! Ziggy participated in the very first mascot championship game by Soccer Buddies with other mascots from around Colorado Springs and he showed the children how it was done with the gigantic soccer ball.

Ziggy Visits Families On Fort Carson

We had beautiful weather at Fort Carson on June 15th for Fort Carson's MEDDAC Organizational Day at Iron Horse Park. Medical staff and soldiers brought their families for a fun and relaxing pizza party celebrating their hard work and dedication to our country. Ziggy spent his time greeting the soldier's and their families for the event.

We had beautiful weather at Fort Carson on June 15th for Fort Carson’s MEDDAC Organizational Day at Iron Horse Park. Medical staff and soldiers brought their families for a fun and relaxing pizza party celebrating their hard work and dedication to our country. Ziggy spent his time greeting the soldier’s and their families for the event.

Vargish's View: Switchbacks Aim To Continue Goal Scoring

On Saturday evening at Weidner Field the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will look to continue their offensive resurgence as they host Fresno FC on Fireworks Night. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks T-Shirt courtesy of Springs Automotive Group. Fireworks will follow the match that kicks off at 7pm MT.

The Switchbacks stormed to a 4-1 win against the Portland Timbers 2 last Sunday behind a brace from Jordan Burt, a Marty Maybin USL Goal of the Week contender and a smart finish by AJ Ajeakwa.

Fresno FC are themselves coming off a 4-1 victory after brushing aside the Swope Park Rangers on Sunday at Chukchansi Park in California. Former Switchbacks captain Rony Argueta started for Fresno FC in his customary central midfield spot alongside Argentine Juan Pablo Caffa. Jemal Johnson leads Fresno FC in goals after picking up his seventh in Sunday’s win over SPR.

Switchbacks Assistant Coach Wolde Harris took charge of Tuesday’s training session in Colorado Springs, as Head Coach Steve Trittschuh is currently in Kansas City as he works towards his coaching Pro License. Trittschuh will return to Colorado later in the week and will take his customary place on the Switchbacks’ sideline this weekend.

“We’re in communication all the time…Steve has actually called me already during this practice!” said Harris on Tuesday afternoon. “We know what we want to do. We’ll use the altitude and our energy and we are really looking forward to build on the win in Portland. We are really focused on what we did last weekend and we will continue to work on our game this week. Just today, training has been high tempo and high energy – we’ll keep that up all week.”

Jordan Burt was named to the USL’s Team of the Week after his brace against the Timbers 2. Burt was a constant threat going forward for the Switchbacks who overwhelmed T2 on their way to four second half goals.

“We really needed that second half – it was great for us to get the road win. Hopefully the win will help give us some momentum going forward,” said Burt before being asked about facing off against former teammate Rony Argueta. “It’s always great to see guys you played with and I always wish them well. It will be fun to battle against him. As for Team of the Week, it was great to be noticed, but the most important thing was to get the win on the road and we’ll build off that in the next couple of games.”

“I’m really looking forward to this weekend,” said Marty Maybin who scored a sensational goal against T2 to open his 2018 account. “I’m hoping to get a good run of games, especially at home. It’s been a frustrating season for me with being injured and then suspended for a game, which I thought was harsh. That goal just comes from months of being ready and being checked in. I was glad to finally get one to go in and hopefully I can use that to start a bit of a run for myself and to help the team. We’ve got to make the conditions here very hard for Fresno on Saturday. And it’ll be great to see Rony. During the game we’ll be rivals of course, but we’ll have a little chat before and after and it’ll be nice to see him.”

Saturday’s match will be the first of three in a row at Weidner Field for the Switchbacks, who will host San Antonio FC on June 30th before a lighting turnaround sees Wolde Harris and the Switchbacks face off against Orange County SC on Tuesday, July 3rd. The Switchbacks will visit Fresno FC for their penultimate game of the 2018 USL regular season on Friday October 5th.

“Our focus is on ourselves,” stressed Harris. “Last weekend we saw Josh [Phillips] again and this weekend Rony. We know Rony’s skill sets and quality, but we’ll go out and practice and prepare for our game. The focus is on our game and to build off what we did well last weekend. Scoring four last weekend – for the second time this season – showed what we’ve been working on. I really expect Fresno to come here and play and try to impose themselves. We’re not sure tactically exactly what they’ll do, but we know they’ll be ready…and so will we.”

Weidner Apartment Homes will sponsor a Vuvuzela giveaway on June 30th for the visit of San Antonio FC on World Cup Night at Weidner Field.

Orange County SC’s visit will see an Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza that includes a pre-match scarf giveaway, courtesy of Oakwood Homes on July 3rd.

The Switchbacks stormed to a 4-1 win against the Portland Timbers 2 last Sunday behind a brace from Jordan Burt, a Marty Maybin USL Goal of the Week contender and a smart finish by AJ Ajeakwa.

Weidner Apartment Homes will sponsor a Vuvuzela giveaway on June 30th for the visit of San Antonio FC on World Cup Night at Weidner Field.

Orange County SC’s visit will see an Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza that includes a pre-match scarf giveaway, courtesy of Oakwood Homes on July 3rd.

Switchbacks Complete ComebackWin 4-1 In Portland On Father's Day

Portland, Oregon (June 17, 2018) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC come from behind to beat the Portland Timbers 2 on the road on Father's Day with an impressive second half.

Coming off of the 1-0 loss to the Swope Park Rangers at Weidner Field last week, the Switchbacks were looking to right the ship on the road in Portland against the Timbers 2. The game started quickly with the Timbers 2 creating an opportunity in just the second minute but they missed high. In the 10th minute, Shane Malcolm laid off the ball for Jordan Burt at the top of the 18-yard box but Burt's shot was blocked and deflected out for a corner. But just 8 minutes later, the Timber's Harold Hanson got onto the end of a bouncing pass from Modou Jadam and chipped his shot over the onrushing Steward Ceus to give the home side the 1-0 lead. Steward Ceus came up with multiple saves after the goal to keep the game at 1-0 going into halftime.

The second half saw the momentum shift in the favor of the Switchbacks. In the 51st minute, Karsten Hanlin had some nifty footwork to be able to find Jordan Burt on the top of the 18-yard box and Burt curled the ball into the bottom corner to equalize the scoreline. Only four minutes later, the same combination of Karsten Hanlin finding Jordan Burt proved fruitful when Burt fired his shot off the underside of the crossbar to put the Switchbacks ahead. In the 70th minute, Marty Maybin took a pass from Shane Malcolm 45 yards from the goal and Maybin did the rest beating a defender and holding off a couple other Timbers' defenders before hitting a powerful shot into the back of the net to double the lead. AJ Ajeakwa subbed on for Maybin and he kept the momentum going by getting an insurance goal in the 79th minute when he got behind the defense and slotted his shot to the far corner while megging a defender in the process. The game would end 4-1 after a strong performance from the Switchbacks in the second half.

The Switchbacks return home on June 23rd to face Fresno FC on fireworks night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks t-shirt courtesy of Springs Automotive Group. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 6:00 PM.

Portland, Oregon (June 17, 2018) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC come from behind to beat the Portland Timbers 2 on the road on Father’s Day with an impressive second half.

Coming off of the 1-0 loss to the Swope Park Rangers at Weidner Field last week, the Switchbacks were looking to right the ship on the road in Portland against the Timbers 2. The game started quickly with the Timbers 2 creating an opportunity in just the second minute but they missed high. In the 10th minute, Shane Malcolm laid off the ball for Jordan Burt at the top of the 18-yard box but Burt’s shot was blocked and deflected out for a corner. But just 8 minutes later, the Timber’s Harold Hanson got onto the end of a bouncing pass from Modou Jadam and chipped his shot over the onrushing Steward Ceus to give the home side the 1-0 lead. Steward Ceus came up with multiple saves after the goal to keep the game at 1-0 going into halftime.

The second half saw the momentum shift in the favor of the Switchbacks. In the 51st minute, Karsten Hanlin had some nifty footwork to be able to find Jordan Burt on the top of the 18-yard box and Burt curled the ball into the bottom corner to equalize the scoreline. Only four minutes later, the same combination of Karsten Hanlin finding Jordan Burt proved fruitful when Burt fired his shot off the underside of the crossbar to put the Switchbacks ahead. In the 70th minute, Marty Maybin took a pass from Shane Malcolm 45 yards from the goal and Maybin did the rest beating a defender and holding off a couple other Timbers’ defenders before hitting a powerful shot into the back of the net to double the lead. AJ Ajeakwa subbed on for Maybin and he kept the momentum going by getting an insurance goal in the 79th minute when he got behind the defense and slotted his shot to the far corner while megging a defender in the process. The game would end 4-1 after a strong performance from the Switchbacks in the second half.

The Switchbacks return home on June 23rd to face Fresno FC on fireworks night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks t-shirt courtesy of Springs Automotive Group. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 6:00 PM.

Switchbacks FC And iHeart Radio To Host Back Road Country Fest At Weidner Field

The Back Road Country Fest 2018 is on Thursday, September 6th at 6 PM at Weidner Field, home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and you can see Granger Smith, Walker Hayes, and Tyler Rich!

$20 general admission tickets are available and for those who serve, $10 tickets are available for purchase when you use your dot mil email at checkout and use the promo code "USO". A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the USO of Colorado Springs.

5pm – Gates open
5pm-5:30pm – $1beer
7pm -Tyler Rich
7:50pm – Walker Hayes
8:45pm – Granger Smith

Don't miss an incredible night under the Southern Colorado Stars! Get your tickets now!

The Back Road Country Fest 2018 is on Thursday, September 6th at 6 PM at Weidner Field, home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and you can see Granger Smith, Walker Hayes, and Tyler Rich!

$20 general admission tickets are available and for those who serve, $10 tickets are available for purchase when you use your dot mil email at checkout and use the promo code “USO”. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the USO of Colorado Springs.

5pm – Gates open
5pm-5:30pm – $1beer
7pm -Tyler Rich
7:50pm – Walker Hayes
8:45pm – Granger Smith

Don’t miss an incredible night under the Southern Colorado Stars! Get your tickets now!

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Weidner Field Home of the $1 Beer Club & The Best Value In Southern Colorado

Weidner Field, Home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, is also home to the $1 Beer Club and the best value in Southern Colorado.

Fans have the opportunity to get local craft beer from Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado Common hard Cider, Goat Patch Brewery, Pikes Peak Brewing Company, Redleg Brewing Company, as well as Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Shock Top for just $1 the first 30 minutes after gates open. That is $1 for full 16oz pint-sized servings.

Switchbacks games are the perfect way to spend a date night or a night on the town with your friends. With tickets starting at just $12, you could get a ticket and 3 beers for just $15! That's cheaper than if you were to buy just 3 beers at any bar or restaurant in town! There truly is no cheaper night out anywhere in Colorado Springs!

The Switchbacks will now travel to face the Portland Timbers 2 on June 17th. The Switchbacks return home on June 23rd to face Fresno FC on fireworks night where the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Switchbacks t-shirt courtesy of Springs Automotive Group. Tickets start at just $12 and are available here. Fans 21+ can get $1 beer the first 30 minutes when gates open at 6:00 PM.

Weidner Field, Home of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, is also home to the $1 Beer Club and the best value in Southern Colorado.

Fans have the opportunity to get local craft beer from Breckenridge Brewery, Colorado Common hard Cider, Goat Patch Brewery, Pikes Peak Brewing Company, Redleg Brewing Company, as well as Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Shock Top for just $1 the first 30 minutes after gates open. That is $1 for full 16oz pint-sized servings.

Switchbacks games are the perfect way to spend a date night or a night on the town with your friends. With tickets starting at just $12, you could get a ticket and 3 beers for just $15! That’s cheaper than if you were to buy just 3 beers at any bar or restaurant in town! There truly is no cheaper night out anywhere in Colorado Springs!

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