Colorado Switchbacks FC
| USA US Open Cup | 05/18 01:00 | 8 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
FC Tucson
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W | 2-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 05/14 22:00 | 1 |
[11] Vancouver Whitecaps II
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC [4]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 05/10 18:00 | 1 |
[15] Portland Timbers II
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC [9]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 05/06 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Tulsa Roughnecks
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W | 3-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/30 00:00 | 1 |
[11] Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Seattle Sounders II
[10] 
|
L | 2-3 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/23 02:00 | 1 |
[14] Reno 1868 FC
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC [10]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/16 00:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Real Monarchs SLC
|
W | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/13 00:00 | 1 |
[9] Rio Grande Valley FC
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC [13]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/08 01:00 | 1 |
San Antonio FC
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 04/02 00:00 | 1 |
[15] Colorado Switchbacks FC v
OKC Energy FC
[11] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 03/26 00:00 | 1 |
[2] Tulsa Roughnecks
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC [2]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| USA USL Championship | 10/01 01:00 | 4 |
[8] Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Vancouver Whitecaps II
[13]
|
L | 1-2 | |
| USA USL Championship | 09/25 02:00 | 1 |
Orange County Blues
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
L | 4-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 09/18 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Tacoma Defiance
|
W | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 09/11 21:00 | 1 |
Vancouver Whitecaps II
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
W | 0-2 | |
| USA USL Championship | 09/04 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
LA Galaxy II
|
W | 3-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/28 00:30 | 1 |
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
L | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/25 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
OKC Energy FC
|
W | 2-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/21 19:30 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Perrine Le Buhanic
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L | 0-2 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/12 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Tulsa
|
W | 1-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/09 01:00 | 1 |
Real Monarchs SLC
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
D | 0-0 | |
| USA USL Championship | 08/04 02:30 | 1 |
Portland Timbers II
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/30 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Vancouver Whitecaps II
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/24 00:30 | 1 |
Saint Louis FC
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
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L | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/21 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Sporting Kansas City II
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/17 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Sacramento Republic
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/13 01:00 | - |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Mainz
|
L | 0-6 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/11 00:00 | 1 |
Tacoma Defiance
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
L | 2-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 07/08 02:00 | 1 |
Portland Timbers II
v
Colorado Switchbacks FC
|
D | 1-1 | |
| USA USL Championship | 06/30 01:00 | 1 |
Colorado Switchbacks FC v
Real Monarchs SLC
|
W | 1-0 |
Wikipedia - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, commonly referred to as Switchbacks FC or simply Switchbacks, is a professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Switchbacks compete in the USL Championship (USLC) and participate in the second tier of the United States soccer league system. Founded in 2014, the team is a member of the Western Conference. The franchise is owned and operated by Weidner Apartment Homes.
The club plays at Weidner Field, which holds the record for the highest altitude professional soccer stadium in the United States. The Switchbacks won their first conference championship, and overall league championship, in the 2024 season, defeating Rhode Island FC 3-0 in the USL Championship Final.
History
The Ragain family was awarded a USL Pro franchise on December 5, 2013, with plans to begin play in 2015. The team's name, the "Switchbacks", was announced on January 31, 2014, following a fan contest. The team hired Steve Trittschuh as head coach on March 11, 2014. Luke Vercollone was the first player signed by Colorado Springs in October 2014. The Ragain family chose Colorado Springs in large part because of the City for Champions vision by city leaders which included a downtown stadium concept that needed a champion of its own.
Steve Trittschuh and Luke Vercollone lead Colorado Springs to two immediate post season appearances in 2015 and 2016. A talented 2017 roster did not qualify for the playoffs followed by increasingly challenging league competitions through 2020 as the USL Championship grew.
In July 2019, the Switchbacks and Trittschuh parted ways naming assistant coach Wolde Harris the interim head coach. On September 23, Switchbacks announced the selection of Alan Koch as the next head coach. Koch's leadership of the team was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and a restructuring of the 2020 season thereafter returning to Canada. A stabilizing limited affiliation between the Switchbacks and Colorado Rapids between 2019 and 2021 provided the club with additional technical resources and staff including Brian Crookham that aided the transitioning club.
The Switchbacks next looked to Brendan Burke from the Philadelphia Union as head coach to lead the club in its transition downtown beginning a new phase for the franchise. Switchbacks rebranded by simplifying the original logo and colors. Burke quickly went to work restructuring the team making a 2021 playoff appearance in his first season. Player Hadji Barry tied the Championship league record for total goals scored at 25 goals earning the leagues Golden Boot award. 2022 saw the best season in franchise history at the time, making it to the Conference Finals before defeat against San Antonio FC.
After winning the final match of the 2024 regular season against Sacramento Republic FC, the Switchbacks were able to host their entire playoff run at home. With a strong home advantage, the Switchbacks were able to cruise through the entire playoffs, conceding only one goal the entire 2024 USL Championship playoffs. During this run, the club won their first trophy by winning the Western Conference against the Las Vegas Lights FC, and handily winning the 2024 USL Championship final 3–0 against Rhode Island FC.
The team's name pays homage to the iconic switchback trails found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, symbolizing the resilience and determination of both the players and the local community. The club's colors, black and gold, reflect the rugged beauty of Colorado's landscape.
Colorado Switchbacks FC is committed to developing local talent and fostering a strong connection with the community through various outreach programs and youth initiatives. The team's playing style emphasizes fast-paced, attacking soccer, making for exciting matches that captivate fans.
With a focus on growth and success, the Switchbacks aim to establish themselves as a formidable force in the USL Championship while promoting the sport of soccer throughout the region. Whether you're a lifelong soccer enthusiast or a newcomer to the game, attending a Switchbacks match promises an unforgettable experience filled with passion, excitement, and community spirit.