Colorado Springs, CO (August 16th, 2025) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks battled against Orange County SC at Weidner Field, falling short 0-1.
Slow first half with possession alternating between teams. Switchbacks held an 87.5% passing accuracy while putting up four shots with one on target. Ending the first half scoreless.
Orange County broke through in the 62′ when awarded a corner kick. Orange County’s player #27 Stephen Kelly took the corner and sent the ball high for a header to #33 Ashton Miles, who placed the ball at the foot of #4 Nico Benalcazar, which was deflected into the net.
Switchbacks were unable to find momentum in the second; however, they created five shots with one on target and held a passing accuracy of 86.9%. Defensively, the Switchbacks were able to create nine tackles with six successful.
As the final whistle blew, the Switchbacks were unable to equalize, ending the match with a final score of 0-1.
The Switchbacks head on the road to Phoenix Rising FC on August 23rd, then return to Weidner Field on August 30th to take on FC Tulsa for Cyan Night. To stay up to date on the Switchbacks schedule, head HERE.
