Switchbacks FC Unified Team

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Special Olympics Colorado have partnered together to create the first ever Special Olympics Unified soccer team of the USL. 

As the first of its kind in the USL Championship, the hope of the Switchbacks FC Unified Team is to be an example for other teams in the USL and encourage the development of other Unified Teams across the country. Their mission is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to be included in all sports.

For more information contact: Yariv Ben-Naim Switchbacks FC Unified Team Coordinator ybennaim@switchbacksfc.com

Inspire Soccer Team

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC joins the first-ever, year-long competitive soccer league for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the United States, called Inspire Soccer League, and features four teams from around the country.

The Inspire Soccer League is more than just a game, it’s a movement. This all-gender, year-long national soccer league is founded on the belief that athletes with intellectual disabilities deserve a platform to shine and express their true potential. Every match played is a celebration of courage, determination, and unity, transcending the field to inspire communities nationwide. Through sport, we aim to break down barriers and shatter stereotypes, proving that when we come together for a cause, we can change lives.

OUR PURPOSE: Feel the joy, passion, and determination of these amazing athletes. This league honors inclusivity and community spirit!

Bring friends and family to share this unforgettable experience. Support extraordinary athletes showing that with heart and hard work, anything can happen.