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Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Mamadi Camara

Colorado Springs, CO (December 17, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed Mamadi Camara, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

"Mamadi had a fantastic college career and was deservedly drafted high last year in MLS. Unfortunately, things did not work out for him to be signed by the [San Jose] Earthquakes, but this has provided us with the opportunity to bring in a supreme athlete with excellent technical ability that is hungry to impress," said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. "I look forward to seeing how Mamadi adjusts to the professional game and am excited about welcoming him to Colorado Springs."

Camara, 24, last played for Simon Fraser University before being drafted in the second round, 46th overall, by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. After captaining SFU his senior year, Camara finished his college career with 29 goals and 20 assists in 69 games. The attacking midfielder was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America First Team and GNAC Player of the Year in 2018, after totaling nine goals and 13 assists his senior year.

"I am very grateful to be a part of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks organization. I am excited to begin this journey and help the team achieve a successful season," said Mamadi Camara. "I want to thank Alan Koch and the entire organization for this amazing opportunity!"

Name: Mamadi Camara
Pronunciation: Ma-ma-dee Ka-mar-ah
Position: Midfielder / Forward
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Date of Birth: February 25, 1995
Age: 24
Hometown: Montreal, QC

Colorado Springs, CO (December 17, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has signed Mamadi Camara, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

“Mamadi had a fantastic college career and was deservedly drafted high last year in MLS. Unfortunately, things did not work out for him to be signed by the [San Jose] Earthquakes, but this has provided us with the opportunity to bring in a supreme athlete with excellent technical ability that is hungry to impress,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “I look forward to seeing how Mamadi adjusts to the professional game and am excited about welcoming him to Colorado Springs.”

Camara, 24, last played for Simon Fraser University before being drafted in the second round, 46th overall, by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. After captaining SFU his senior year, Camara finished his college career with 29 goals and 20 assists in 69 games. The attacking midfielder was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America First Team and GNAC Player of the Year in 2018, after totaling nine goals and 13 assists his senior year.

“I am very grateful to be a part of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks organization. I am excited to begin this journey and help the team achieve a successful season,” said Mamadi Camara. “I want to thank Alan Koch and the entire organization for this amazing opportunity!”

Name: Mamadi Camara
Pronunciation: Ma-ma-dee Ka-mar-ah
Position: Midfielder / Forward
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 180 lbs.
Date of Birth: February 25, 1995
Age: 24
Hometown: Montreal, QC

Goalkeepers:
Defenders: Kris Reaves
Midfielders: Rony Argueta, Mamadi Camara
Forwards: Austin Dewing

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Re-Sign Rony Argueta

Colorado Springs, CO (December 16, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has re-signed Rony Argueta, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

"It is a pleasure to welcome Rony back for another season with the team. He has been a mainstay of the club for many years and is going to be a rock in our midfield again this season," said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. "Rony is the consummate professional and is always willing to learn. He is a pleasure to manage and I look forward to getting the most out of him this coming season."

Argueta notched a goal and three assists in 31 appearances last season for the Switchbacks. The central midfielder is entering his fifth season with the club after serving as team captain during the 2017 campaign.

"It's a blessing to have another opportunity to play the beautiful game at a high level," said Rony Argueta. "I'm thankful to Switchbacks FC and the staff for the opportunity."

Name: Rony Argueta
Pronunciation: Raw-knee Arr-ge-tah
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 174 lbs.
Date of Birth: January 4, 1991
Age: 28
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA

Colorado Springs, CO (December 16, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has re-signed Rony Argueta, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Rony back for another season with the team. He has been a mainstay of the club for many years and is going to be a rock in our midfield again this season,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “Rony is the consummate professional and is always willing to learn. He is a pleasure to manage and I look forward to getting the most out of him this coming season.”

Argueta notched a goal and three assists in 31 appearances last season for the Switchbacks. The central midfielder is entering his fifth season with the club after serving as team captain during the 2017 campaign.

“It’s a blessing to have another opportunity to play the beautiful game at a high level,” said Rony Argueta. “I’m thankful to Switchbacks FC and the staff for the opportunity.”

Name: Rony Argueta
Pronunciation: Raw-knee Arr-ge-tah
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5′ 8″
Weight: 174 lbs.
Date of Birth: January 4, 1991
Age: 28
Hometown: Fountain Valley, CA

Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2019 Assist of the Year

As voted by the fans, Jordan Schweitzer's ground cross on June 22, 2019 against the Real Monarchs won the Switchbacks 2019 Assist of the Year!

As voted by the fans, Jordan Schweitzer’s ground cross on June 22, 2019 against the Real Monarchs won the Switchbacks 2019 Assist of the Year!

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Re-Sign Kris Reaves

Colorado Springs, CO (December 15, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has re-signed Kris Reaves, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

"I am very excited to bring Kris back to join us for the upcoming season. He was one of the players that impressed me most at the tail-end of the 2019 season. His athleticism, professionalism, and technical level are all things that will help him adjust to the way that we will play in 2020," said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. "We are excited to continue to support him on his road to recovery after his injury and surgery in October. Once we have him up and running, he will play a major part in our team."

Reaves was a mainstay in the Switchbacks backline in 2019, appearing in 30 games. The central defender played a substantial part of the Switchbacks six clean sheets, leading the defenders in blocks and tackles.

"I'm excited to return to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. This will be a great 2020 season," said Kris Reaves.

Name: Kris Reaves
Pronunciation: REEVes
Position: Defender
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Date of Birth: November 10, 1995
Age: 24
Hometown: Duluth, GA

Colorado Springs, CO (December 15, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced today that the club has re-signed Kris Reaves, pending USL Championship and USSF approval.

“I am very excited to bring Kris back to join us for the upcoming season. He was one of the players that impressed me most at the tail-end of the 2019 season. His athleticism, professionalism, and technical level are all things that will help him adjust to the way that we will play in 2020,” said Switchbacks Head Coach, Alan Koch. “We are excited to continue to support him on his road to recovery after his injury and surgery in October. Once we have him up and running, he will play a major part in our team.”

Reaves was a mainstay in the Switchbacks backline in 2019, appearing in 30 games. The central defender played a substantial part of the Switchbacks six clean sheets, leading the defenders in blocks and tackles.

“I’m excited to return to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. This will be a great 2020 season,” said Kris Reaves.

Name: Kris Reaves
Pronunciation: REEVes
Position: Defender
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 160 lbs.
Date of Birth: November 10, 1995
Age: 24
Hometown: Duluth, GA

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Unveil New Look For 2021 And Beyond

Switchbacks President Nick Ragain announced that the club will have a modern new crest and a unique color scheme to go along with the Downtown Stadium in the 2021 USL Championship season and beyond for the franchise.

"The goal with this brand refresh was to simplify the mark and color scheme without losing the meaning behind important elements," said Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain.

Blue and black will feature as the primary colors for the club while grey and white will serve as the accent colors.

The core of the logo emphasizes the "S" shape flowing right to left to right to left portraying the movement of the switchback roads that mark the climb to Pikes Peak. The outline of the shield is broken to reveal the letter "S" standing for "Springs" and "Switchbacks".

The peak of the logo is a symbolic representation of Pikes Peak and the scenic, mountain backdrop from the Colorado Springs view.

The five stripes represent the five military bases in Colorado Springs that make up our community.

The Switchbacks' new crest debuts "1871" in the interior which is a nod to the year the city of Colorado Springs was officially founded. The Switchbacks will begin play with the new logo in 2021, the 150th anniversary of Colorado Springs.

Switchbacks President Nick Ragain announced that the club will have a modern new crest and a unique color scheme to go along with the Downtown Stadium in the 2021 USL Championship season and beyond for the franchise.

“The goal with this brand refresh was to simplify the mark and color scheme without losing the meaning behind important elements,” said Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain.

Blue and black will feature as the primary colors for the club while grey and white will serve as the accent colors.

The core of the logo emphasizes the “S” shape flowing right to left to right to left portraying the movement of the switchback roads that mark the climb to Pikes Peak. The outline of the shield is broken to reveal the letter “S” standing for “Springs” and “Switchbacks”.

The peak of the logo is a symbolic representation of Pikes Peak and the scenic, mountain backdrop from the Colorado Springs view.

The five stripes represent the five military bases in Colorado Springs that make up our community.

The Switchbacks’ new crest debuts “1871” in the interior which is a nod to the year the city of Colorado Springs was officially founded. The Switchbacks will begin play with the new logo in 2021, the 150th anniversary of Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Break Ground for Downtown Stadium, Unveil New Logo, & Open 2021 Deposits

Colorado Springs, CO (December 7, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC made history in Colorado Springs on Saturday night as the club broke ground on a new Stadium and revealed a new crest and color scheme in Downtown Colorado Springs.

"Words can't describe how pleased I am to see this project break ground after six years of effort. The downtown stadium is a game-changer for Colorado Springs on many levels," said Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain.

The Downtown Stadium will be a multi-use facility that can accommodate a variety of sporting and entertainment events. Located at the CityGate property, the Downtown Stadium site is bordered by Cimarron St. to the North, Moreno Ave. to the South, Sierra Madre St. to the West and Sahwatch St. to the East. The strategic downtown location allows for high visibility, access to amenities, and special experiences for participants and spectators.

Ed Ragain and Dean Weidner are partnering with GE Johnson and Perkins & Will to build the stadium in Downtown Colorado Springs. The facility will serve as the permanent home for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC with an anticipated 8,000 seats. It will encompass a synthetic turf field with organic infill for competition and an approximately 145,500-square-foot stadium overall. The Switchbacks FC are a part of a $2.3 billion downtown redevelopment including the new US Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

The Downtown Stadium will play host, along with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the NCAA, to the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Soccer Championship in 2021. The championships, which are typically held a weekend apart in early December, is the first prestige soccer event added to the new venue's schedule.

"Having a downtown stadium is a win for the club and the community. The Switchbacks are an ambitious organization with a bright future and this stadium will help boost the club from both an economic and competitive standpoint," said Chief Operating Officer of the USL, Justin Papadakis.

The Switchbacks will open play in the Downtown Stadium in the Spring of 2021 for the USL Championship season.

Deposits are available HERE right now! You can get your Downtown Season Membership with a $25 refundable deposit for unlimited seats. A $100 deposit is also available for premium seating.

Colorado Springs, CO (December 7, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC made history in Colorado Springs on Saturday night as the club broke ground on a new Stadium and revealed a new crest and color scheme in Downtown Colorado Springs.

“Words can’t describe how pleased I am to see this project break ground after six years of effort. The downtown stadium is a game-changer for Colorado Springs on many levels,” said Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain.

The Downtown Stadium will be a multi-use facility that can accommodate a variety of sporting and entertainment events. Located at the CityGate property, the Downtown Stadium site is bordered by Cimarron St. to the North, Moreno Ave. to the South, Sierra Madre St. to the West and Sahwatch St. to the East. The strategic downtown location allows for high visibility, access to amenities, and special experiences for participants and spectators.

Ed Ragain and Dean Weidner are partnering with GE Johnson and Perkins & Will to build the stadium in Downtown Colorado Springs. The facility will serve as the permanent home for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC with an anticipated 8,000 seats. It will encompass a synthetic turf field with organic infill for competition and an approximately 145,500-square-foot stadium overall. The Switchbacks FC are a part of a $2.3 billion downtown redevelopment including the new US Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

The Downtown Stadium will play host, along with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the NCAA, to the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championship in 2021. The championships, which are typically held a weekend apart in early December, is the first prestige soccer event added to the new venue’s schedule.

“Having a downtown stadium is a win for the club and the community. The Switchbacks are an ambitious organization with a bright future and this stadium will help boost the club from both an economic and competitive standpoint,” said Chief Operating Officer of the USL, Justin Papadakis.

The Switchbacks will open play in the Downtown Stadium in the Spring of 2021 for the USL Championship season.

Deposits are available HERE right now! You can get your Downtown Season Membership with a $25 refundable deposit for unlimited seats. A $100 deposit is also available for premium seating.

Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain, announced that the club will have a modern new crest and a unique color scheme to go along with the Downtown Stadium in the 2021 USL Championship season and beyond for the franchise.

"The goal with this brand refresh was to simplify the mark and color scheme without losing the meaning behind important elements," said Ragain.

Blue and black will feature as the primary colors for the club while grey and white will serve as the accent colors.

"The outer 'S' shape (displayed in blue) is subtle and it has always been a part of the Switchbacks mark but here we are drawing more attention to it. Ultimately the 'S' shape is the intended focal point as the letter 'S' is central to names 'Springs' and 'Switchbacks', plus the shape of a switchback is an 'S'," Ragain added.

The core of the logo emphasizes the "S" shape flowing right to left to right to left portraying the movement of the switchback roads that mark the climb to Pikes Peak. The outline of the shield is broken to reveal the letter "S" standing for "Springs" and "Switchbacks".

The peak of the logo is a symbolic representation of Pikes Peak and the scenic, mountain backdrop from the Colorado Springs view.

The five stripes represent the five military bases in Colorado Springs that make up our community.

The Switchbacks' new crest debuts "1871" in the interior which is a nod to the year the city of Colorado Springs was officially founded. The Switchbacks will begin play with the new logo in 2021, the 150th anniversary of Colorado Springs.

Switchbacks President, Nick Ragain, announced that the club will have a modern new crest and a unique color scheme to go along with the Downtown Stadium in the 2021 USL Championship season and beyond for the franchise.

“The goal with this brand refresh was to simplify the mark and color scheme without losing the meaning behind important elements,” said Ragain.

Blue and black will feature as the primary colors for the club while grey and white will serve as the accent colors.

“The outer ‘S’ shape (displayed in blue) is subtle and it has always been a part of the Switchbacks mark but here we are drawing more attention to it. Ultimately the ‘S’ shape is the intended focal point as the letter ‘S’ is central to names ‘Springs’ and ‘Switchbacks’, plus the shape of a switchback is an ‘S’,” Ragain added.

The core of the logo emphasizes the “S” shape flowing right to left to right to left portraying the movement of the switchback roads that mark the climb to Pikes Peak. The outline of the shield is broken to reveal the letter “S” standing for “Springs” and “Switchbacks”.

The peak of the logo is a symbolic representation of Pikes Peak and the scenic, mountain backdrop from the Colorado Springs view.

The five stripes represent the five military bases in Colorado Springs that make up our community.

The Switchbacks’ new crest debuts “1871” in the interior which is a nod to the year the city of Colorado Springs was officially founded. The Switchbacks will begin play with the new logo in 2021, the 150th anniversary of Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2019 Goal of the Year

As voted by the fans, Jordan Schweitzer's rocket from distance on April 20, 2019 in Portland won the Switchbacks 2019 Goal of the Year!

As voted by the fans, Jordan Schweitzer’s rocket from distance on April 20, 2019 in Portland won the Switchbacks 2019 Goal of the Year!

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Nominated For USL Championship "Best Community Assist" Award

The USL Championship announced that the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC have been nominated for the "Best Community Assist" award after visiting the Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Superhero's joined the Switchbacks' mascot Ziggy and players Jordan Schweitzer, Ibrahim Yaro, and Kwasi Donsu on September 24, 2019 to spread smiles to the patients.

The award is part of the USL Championships Fans' Choice Awards where the USL Championship is giving the fans the opportunity to recognize the players that went above and beyond for their community this season.

You can vote HERE. Voting will close on December 16th at 10:00 AM MT.

The USL Championship announced that the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC have been nominated for the “Best Community Assist” award after visiting the Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Superhero’s joined the Switchbacks’ mascot Ziggy and players Jordan Schweitzer, Ibrahim Yaro, and Kwasi Donsu on September 24, 2019 to spread smiles to the patients.

The award is part of the USL Championships Fans’ Choice Awards where the USL Championship is giving the fans the opportunity to recognize the players that went above and beyond for their community this season.

You can vote HERE. Voting will close on December 16th at 10:00 AM MT.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Downtown Stadium Groundbreaking & Logo Unveiling Ceremony

WHO:

Switchbacks FC

WHAT:

Be part of history! Please join us for the Downtown Stadium groundbreaking where we will unveil our new logo and invite you to be one of the first to secure your seats for the 2021 season.

The deposit for your Season Ticket Membership at the 2021 Downtown Stadium is one flat rate that includes every seat on your account. And it's refundable!

$25 – Regular Seating

$100 – Premium Seating

The celebration will continue with a FIREWORKS SHOW and our float in the Parade of Lights.

WHEN:

December 7th @ 4:30pm

WHERE:

Downtown Stadium Site

111 W Cimarron St

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

WHO:

Switchbacks FC

WHAT:

Be part of history! Please join us for the Downtown Stadium groundbreaking where we will unveil our new logo and invite you to be one of the first to secure your seats for the 2021 season.

The deposit for your Season Ticket Membership at the 2021 Downtown Stadium is one flat rate that includes every seat on your account. And it’s refundable!

$25 – Regular Seating

$100 – Premium Seating

The celebration will continue with a FIREWORKS SHOW and our float in the Parade of Lights.

WHEN:

December 7th @ 4:30pm

WHERE:

Downtown Stadium Site

111 W Cimarron St

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Futbol Show's 2019

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC were at Abby's Irish Pub every Thursday before home games to be on XTRA Sports 1300 for the Switchbacks Futbol Show in 2019! Players and coaches talked about all things Switchbacks.

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC were at Abby’s Irish Pub every Thursday before home games to be on XTRA Sports 1300 for the Switchbacks Futbol Show in 2019! Players and coaches talked about all things Switchbacks.

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