April 20, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release
Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks earned their first point of the season against Indy Eleven finishing with a final score of 1-1.
Tonight was a very important night for the history of the club as the team celebrates the Switchbacks 10th season. Within the first three minutes of the match, the Switchbacks made it on the scoreboard. #20 Yosuke Hanya quickly brings the ball right up against the left sideline of the 18, crosses it between three Indy Eleven defenders and their goalkeeper, delivering it right above #9 Ronaldo Damus who heads into the net.
In the 31′, Indy Eleven player #3 Aedan Stanley runs to the far left side passing it to #9 Augustine Williams who tips it in. With the score now even, the Switchbacks brought the heat, finishing the first half with a total of 10 shots. Maalique Foster had two shots on target and Ronaldo Damus had one shot on target.
Into the second half, #3 Wahab Ackwei went in for a tackle and received a straight red card due to violent conduct in the 58′. With the team being down a man, the Switchbacks had to change the strategy. The second half was heavily focused on defense and it was imperative that the Switchbacks would earn at least a point. The boys were not backing down from the fight and were able to finish the match with a final score of 1-1.
The Switchbacks head to the Bay Area to play against the Oakland Roots on Saturday, April 27th. Mark your calendars for May 4th as the team returns to Weidner Field to battle El Paso Locomotive for Galactic night!
Post Match Quotes:
James Chambers
Overall thoughts
“I think if you ask me right now after the whole game, we’re content with the point. I thought the boys did a great job in the first half, but obviously, in the second half, all it took was a two-foot tackle. The commitment to the group this week was been phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal. With the team being down a player, everybody was just going for it and the boys on the bench were cheering them on. In moments you’re going to have to defend and you’re going to absorb pressure, there’s no doubt about that. But I thought we could have hit them once or twice more.”
On the resilience of the team being down a player
“I think what is fresh in my mind now is Detroit City FC. I think they were as resilient tonight as they were against Detroit but just didn’t get the bounce of the ball. We’re obviously gutted…