Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder, Rony Argueta, gives his thoughts on preseason so far.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder, Rony Argueta, gives his thoughts on preseason so far.
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Midfielder Andre Lewis Interview
Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder, Andre Lewis, gives his thoughts on preseason so far and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks Midfielder, Andre Lewis, gives his thoughts on preseason so far and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Forward Christian Volesky Interview
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Forward, Christian Volesky, gives his thoughts on preseason so far and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Forward, Christian Volesky, gives his thoughts on preseason so far and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger Uvaldo Luna Interview
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger, Uvaldo Luna, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger, Uvaldo Luna, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates and adjusting to life in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2019 Spreading Smiles In Review
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC spent 2019 Spreading Smiles to the community!
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC spent 2019 Spreading Smiles to the community!
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Left Back Joan Cervos Interview
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Left Back, Joan Cervos, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Left Back, Joan Cervos, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger George Lebese Interview
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger, George Lebese, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Winger, George Lebese, gives his thoughts on his first day of training with his new teammates.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Invite Two Trialists From Open Tryouts
Two players kept the dream alive of playing professional soccer with the Switchbacks after being selected from the club’s open tryouts by the Switchbacks’ coaching staff. Edward Yepes and Sam Gardner have been training with the team this week with the hope of being signed to a professional contract for the 2020 USL Championship season.
“Both Eddie and Sam showed composure in possession and a willingness to defend for their teams in the tryouts. These are characteristics that we demand from all of our players,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “It's exciting to see how they now fare in with our current squad. Both players have shown potential. It is now about seeing if they are the right fit for what we are building with our team.”
Two players kept the dream alive of playing professional soccer with the Switchbacks after being selected from the club’s open tryouts by the Switchbacks’ coaching staff. Edward Yepes and Sam Gardner have been training with the team this week with the hope of being signed to a professional contract for the 2020 USL Championship season.
“Both Eddie and Sam showed composure in possession and a willingness to defend for their teams in the tryouts. These are characteristics that we demand from all of our players,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “It’s exciting to see how they now fare in with our current squad. Both players have shown potential. It is now about seeing if they are the right fit for what we are building with our team.”
Yepes, 23, has previously played for the Pride Switchbacks U23 in USL League Two and Central Connecticut State University. The young left back grew up in Colorado Springs and played for Pride Soccer Club where he was named State Cup MVP after winning a state championship.
“It’s amazing. The level is definitely a lot higher,” said Yepes. “The experience has been really great, the guys have been great, the team’s looking really good. I’m just excited to be a part of it and see how long I can be here for.”
Yepes, 23, has previously played for the Pride Switchbacks U23 in USL League Two and Central Connecticut State University. The young left back grew up in Colorado Springs and played for Pride Soccer Club where he was named State Cup MVP after winning a state championship.
“It’s amazing. The level is definitely a lot higher,” said Yepes. “The experience has been really great, the guys have been great, the team’s looking really good. I’m just excited to be a part of it and see how long I can be here for.”
Gardner, 22, previously played for Grand Canyon University (AZ). The 6’4” center back registered a goal and two assists in 21 appearances for the Antelopes in 2018.
“It’s awesome. There are definitely some learning curves, some new things to learn. But the guys have been super helpful with getting adjusted in this period. The team is looking really good and we’re looking to improve every day.”
Gardner, 22, previously played for Grand Canyon University (AZ). The 6’4” center back registered a goal and two assists in 21 appearances for the Antelopes in 2018.
“It’s awesome. There are definitely some learning curves, some new things to learn. But the guys have been super helpful with getting adjusted in this period. The team is looking really good and we’re looking to improve every day.”
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will begin its sixth season in the USL Championship on Saturday, March 7th at OKC Energy FC before returning home to face San Antonio FC on March 14th at Weidner Field with gates opening at 2:30pm MT.
Full 16oz beers will be available for only $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at EVERY Switchbacks home game in 2020! Tickets will start at just $12 so for the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it's cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will begin its sixth season in the USL Championship on Saturday, March 7th at OKC Energy FC before returning home to face San Antonio FC on March 14th at Weidner Field with gates opening at 2:30pm MT.
Full 16oz beers will be available for only $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at EVERY Switchbacks home game in 2020! Tickets will start at just $12 so for the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it’s cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Preseason vs DU
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will be taking on the University of Denver Men's Soccer in our last preseason game before the 2020 USL Championship season begins. Kick off will be at 2pm at Weidner Field, with gates opening at 1:30pm.
Tickets are only $5 and they will be General Admission on the East sideline. Parking is only available on the East side and it's free! Limited concessions will be available. The box office will be open on game day.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will be taking on the University of Denver Men’s Soccer in our last preseason game before the 2020 USL Championship season begins. Kick off will be at 2pm at Weidner Field, with gates opening at 1:30pm.
Tickets are only $5 and they will be General Admission on the East sideline. Parking is only available on the East side and it’s free! Limited concessions will be available. The box office will be open on game day.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Uvaldo Luna
Colorado Springs, CO (January 28, 2020) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed Uvaldo Luna Martínez, known as Uvaldo Luna, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.
"I'm grateful for this opportunity and willing to give it my all for this team with the best mindset to do things right, and I'm happy to start this new challenge," said Luna. "I'm looking forward to a successful season with my team."
Luna, 26, has played professionally in Mexico with Tigres UANL and Atlas as well as Columbia with Patriotas, Once Caldas, and Unión Magdalena. The Texas native got his start in the Tigres UANL Youth Academy before making his senior team debut in 2013. The attacking midfielder has eight goals in 79 professional appearances.
Luna has also been called into a couple of United States Youth National Team training camps at the U-18 and U-20 levels before playing for the Mexican Youth National Team in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey where he scored a goal against Mali.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Uvaldo to the Switchbacks," said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. "He continues the trend of what we are building with his technical ability and also has the dynamic ability to be a game-changer for us this season. After positive experiences in Mexico and Columbia, it's going to be exciting to see what he can do on the American soccer landscape."
Name: Uvaldo Luna
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 148 lbs.
Date of Birth: December 21, 1993
Age: 26
Hometown: Channelview, Texas
Colorado Springs, CO (January 28, 2020) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed Uvaldo Luna Martínez, known as Uvaldo Luna, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity and willing to give it my all for this team with the best mindset to do things right, and I’m happy to start this new challenge,” said Luna. “I’m looking forward to a successful season with my team.”
Luna, 26, has played professionally in Mexico with Tigres UANL and Atlas as well as Columbia with Patriotas, Once Caldas, and Unión Magdalena. The Texas native got his start in the Tigres UANL Youth Academy before making his senior team debut in 2013. The attacking midfielder has eight goals in 79 professional appearances.
Luna has also been called into a couple of United States Youth National Team training camps at the U-18 and U-20 levels before playing for the Mexican Youth National Team in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey where he scored a goal against Mali.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Uvaldo to the Switchbacks,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “He continues the trend of what we are building with his technical ability and also has the dynamic ability to be a game-changer for us this season. After positive experiences in Mexico and Columbia, it’s going to be exciting to see what he can do on the American soccer landscape.”
Name: Uvaldo Luna
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 148 lbs.
Date of Birth: December 21, 1993
Age: 26
Hometown: Channelview, Texas
Goalkeepers: Sean Melvin
Defenders: Kris Reaves, Ever Rubio, Jordan Burt, Joan Cervos, Arturo Diz Pe
Midfielders: Rony Argueta, Mamadi Camara, Hiroki Kurimoto, Aidan Daniels, Andre Lewis, Uvaldo Luna
Forwards: Austin Dewing, Luke Ferreira, George Lebese, Christian Volesky
Goalkeepers: Sean Melvin
Defenders: Kris Reaves, Ever Rubio, Jordan Burt, Joan Cervos, Arturo Diz Pe
Midfielders: Rony Argueta, Mamadi Camara, Hiroki Kurimoto, Aidan Daniels, Andre Lewis, Uvaldo Luna
Forwards: Austin Dewing, Luke Ferreira, George Lebese, Christian Volesky
