On April 13, Ziggy made time to teach some youth soccer players at the YMCA a few tricks and show off his skills!
On April 13, Ziggy made time to teach some youth soccer players at the YMCA a few tricks and show off his skills!
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Visit Spring Fling On Schreiver AFB
Ziggy visited military families at the 50th Annual Spring Fling on Schriever AFB on April 13. He was excited to interact with the brave men and women who represent our country and also with all the children in attendance at the Spring Fling.
Ziggy visited military families at the 50th Annual Spring Fling on Schriever AFB on April 13. He was excited to interact with the brave men and women who represent our country and also with all the children in attendance at the Spring Fling.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Attend Run As One
On April 13, the Switchbacks showed support at the Run As One event in Colorado Springs. Run As One’s goal is to use physical activity, teamwork, and positive relationships to raise awareness for mental health.
On April 13, the Switchbacks showed support at the Run As One event in Colorado Springs. Run As One’s goal is to use physical activity, teamwork, and positive relationships to raise awareness for mental health.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Earn Draw On The Road To Western Conference Leaders InPortland Timbers 2
Portland, Oregon (April 20, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC earned a 2-2 draw on the road against the Western Conference leaders on Saturday night in Portland.
Coming off of a 2-0 loss to Reno 1868 FC on April 13th, the Switchbacks were looking to get back on track in Portland where the team has previously had success. Within the first 20 minutes of the game, Shane Malcolm was taken down in the 18-yard-box to earn a penalty kick for the Switchbacks which Jordan Burt calmly converted into the bottom left corner to earn the 1-0 lead. The Switchbacks goalkeeper, Abraham Rodriguez, made himself big to come up with a crucial save in the 28th minute to preserve the Switchbacks lead going into the half.
Portland had the first opportunity of the second half just three minutes in as Jamal Jack was forced into making a headed clearance off the goal line before the rebound hit the post from Portland. The hosts found an equalizer in the 63rd minute when Foster Langsdorf finished off a cross from Nathan Smith. Portland had a chance to take the lead in the 72nd minute with a penalty kick of their own, but Rodriguez dove the correct way and made the save with a strong hand to keep the score level. In the 84th minute, the Switchbacks regained the lead as Jordan Schweitzer uncorked a powerful shot from nearly 30 yards out that beat Jake Leeker at his near post. But Portland would equalize again through Langsdorf two minutes later as the forward headed a cross off the post and in to leave the final score at 2-2.
The Switchbacks have a quick turnaround as the head to Oklahoma to play the Tulsa Roughnecks FC on Wednesday, April 24th. The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field on Saturday, May 4th to face El Paso Locomotive FC on bucket hat giveaway night to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of Pikes Peak National Bank. Margaritas will also be available for only $3 all night long. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available HERE. For the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it is cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.
Portland, Oregon (April 20, 2019) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC earned a 2-2 draw on the road against the Western Conference leaders on Saturday night in Portland.
Coming off of a 2-0 loss to Reno 1868 FC on April 13th, the Switchbacks were looking to get back on track in Portland where the team has previously had success. Within the first 20 minutes of the game, Shane Malcolm was taken down in the 18-yard-box to earn a penalty kick for the Switchbacks which Jordan Burt calmly converted into the bottom left corner to earn the 1-0 lead. The Switchbacks goalkeeper, Abraham Rodriguez, made himself big to come up with a crucial save in the 28th minute to preserve the Switchbacks lead going into the half.
Portland had the first opportunity of the second half just three minutes in as Jamal Jack was forced into making a headed clearance off the goal line before the rebound hit the post from Portland. The hosts found an equalizer in the 63rd minute when Foster Langsdorf finished off a cross from Nathan Smith. Portland had a chance to take the lead in the 72nd minute with a penalty kick of their own, but Rodriguez dove the correct way and made the save with a strong hand to keep the score level. In the 84th minute, the Switchbacks regained the lead as Jordan Schweitzer uncorked a powerful shot from nearly 30 yards out that beat Jake Leeker at his near post. But Portland would equalize again through Langsdorf two minutes later as the forward headed a cross off the post and in to leave the final score at 2-2.
The Switchbacks have a quick turnaround as the head to Oklahoma to play the Tulsa Roughnecks FC on Wednesday, April 24th. The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field on Saturday, May 4th to face El Paso Locomotive FC on bucket hat giveaway night to the first 1,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of Pikes Peak National Bank. Margaritas will also be available for only $3 all night long. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available HERE. For the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it is cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Futbol Show Ahead Of Portland Trip
This week on the Switchbacks Futbol Show on XTRA Sports 1300, Kris Reaves and Ish Jome appeared to preview our game against Portland on April 20th. Give it a listen to see how the team and players are feeling about upcoming games!
This week on the Switchbacks Futbol Show on XTRA Sports 1300, Kris Reaves and Ish Jome appeared to preview our game against Portland on April 20th. Give it a listen to see how the team and players are feeling about upcoming games!
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Midfielder Jordan Schweitzer Is Ready For Portland Game
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Midfielder Rony Argueta Previews Portland Away Trip
Adam Hambrick On The Bobby Bones Show, See Him Live At Springs Country Fest In Colorado Springs
Adam Hambrick was on the Bobby Bones Show to hear about a big announcement from his mom. See Adam Hambrick in person at the Springs Country Fest! Get your tickets HERE!
Watch the full interview on the Bobby Bones show HERE!
Adam Hambrick was on the Bobby Bones Show to hear about a big announcement from his mom. See Adam Hambrick in person at the Springs Country Fest! Get your tickets HERE!
Watch the full interview on the Bobby Bones show HERE!
Billy Ray Cyrus Hits #1 On Billboard Hot 100 Ahead Of Concert In Colorado Springs
"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus is number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second consecutive week with record-shattering streams! The song had 143 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 11, according to Nielson Music. That easily surpasses the prior record from Drake with "In My Feelings" at 116.2 million streams.
Get your tickets to see Billy Ray Cyrus live at Weidner Field on July 5th HERE!
“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus is number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second consecutive week with record-shattering streams! The song had 143 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 11, according to Nielson Music. That easily surpasses the prior record from Drake with “In My Feelings” at 116.2 million streams.
Get your tickets to see Billy Ray Cyrus live at Weidner Field on July 5th HERE!
Vargish's View: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Head to the Rose City
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC make their way to the Rose City to take on the Portland Timbers 2 this Saturday evening at Merlo Field on the campus of the University of Portland. Last weekend, wild, winter-like conditions blasted Colorado Springs causing a near-three-hour delay before the Switchbacks fell 2-0 to visiting Reno 1868 FC.
“The weather and the delay affected us against Reno,” said Switchbacks Head Coach Steve Trittschuh on Wednesday morning. “Professional players are creatures of habit, and it was hard for us not knowing when the game would start. In the first half we played well but it’s the same story; we just didn’t take our chances. Reno’s first goal was a bad mistake – we couldn’t clear the ball. But the players have had a good attitude. We talked on Tuesday as a group and I told them we’ve been playing well, but that we just need more quality when we have chances.”
The Switchbacks outshot Reno 24 to 15, and both outcrossed and out-possessed the visitors from the Biggest Little City in the World last Saturday at Weidner Field. Mike Seth was unlucky to not win his team a first half penalty kick after a Reno handball, and now the Switchbacks will spend the week preparing in Colorado Springs to face the USL Championship’s Western Conference leaders in T2.
“Portland are getting a lot of results at the top of the table,” said Switchbacks captain Jordan Burt. “It’s a good place to play and we’ve always done well there in the past. The guys love playing on the good field there and we’ll be looking to bounce back.”
“We have to get a result this week because we fell short against Reno,” said center back Jamal Jack. “It will be tough in training because we’ll be fighting for spots – the players will do their best this week because we all want to play in Portland.”
On Saturday the Timbers 2 defeated Sacramento Republic 1-0 behind a 29th minute penalty kick from Gambian captain Modou Jadama. The win moved T2 into first place in the USL Championship Western Conference, with Head Coach Cameron Knowles’ team tied on points with red-hot New Mexico United – although T2 have a game in hand.
“Portland are a good, solid team,” said Trittschuh. “They have good players in attack and they’re doing well this season. We always play well on the road on a good field – and Portland have the best field in the league. [Foster] Langsdorf and [Brayan] Hurtado very good players. [Eryk] Williamson and Todd Wharton played well against Sacramento – Portland have good players and their defense is solid and they have a lot of MLS experience. They’re playing well, so we’ve got to go and play our game and take our chances.”
June 17th of 2018 saw the Switchbacks run away 4-1 winners at Merlo Field, fueled by a brace from Jordan Burt. Later this season, the Switchbacks will host T2 on Wednesday, August 7th at Weidner Field with Centura Orthopedics sponsoring a cowbell giveaway for the first 500 fans in attendance.
“Portland are playing well offensively so we need to get off to a good start and we have to be better and that starts at training today,” said Rony Argueta on Tuesday morning. “This week we will work to get some good insight about Portland. From what I’ve seen, they’re really organized and they’ll build from the back no matter what. Portland are a young team and they’re full of energy and we know it’s a difficult place to play. It’s tough to forget about the game against Reno and put it away, but we have to because if we don’t move on, we lose focus on what’s next.”
The Switchbacks face a tight turnaround after Saturday’s match in the great Pacific Northwest, as they will return to Colorado Springs before making their way to Oklahoma for a midweek showdown with the Tulsa Roughnecks FC on April 24th. May 4th will see the Switchbacks return to Weidner Field as they host El Paso Locomotive FC on $3 margarita night. Pikes Peak National Bank will be sponsoring a bucket hat giveaway for the first 1,000 fans at Weidner Field.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC make their way to the Rose City to take on the Portland Timbers 2 this Saturday evening at Merlo Field on the campus of the University of Portland. Last weekend, wild, winter-like conditions blasted Colorado Springs causing a near-three-hour delay before the Switchbacks fell 2-0 to visiting Reno 1868 FC.
“The weather and the delay affected us against Reno,” said Switchbacks Head Coach Steve Trittschuh on Wednesday morning. “Professional players are creatures of habit, and it was hard for us not knowing when the game would start. In the first half we played well but it’s the same story; we just didn’t take our chances. Reno’s first goal was a bad mistake – we couldn’t clear the ball. But the players have had a good attitude. We talked on Tuesday as a group and I told them we’ve been playing well, but that we just need more quality when we have chances.”
The Switchbacks outshot Reno 24 to 15, and both outcrossed and out-possessed the visitors from the Biggest Little City in the World last Saturday at Weidner Field. Mike Seth was unlucky to not win his team a first half penalty kick after a Reno handball, and now the Switchbacks will spend the week preparing in Colorado Springs to face the USL Championship’s Western Conference leaders in T2.
“Portland are getting a lot of results at the top of the table,” said Switchbacks captain Jordan Burt. “It’s a good place to play and we’ve always done well there in the past. The guys love playing on the good field there and we’ll be looking to bounce back.”
“We have to get a result this week because we fell short against Reno,” said center back Jamal Jack. “It will be tough in training because we’ll be fighting for spots – the players will do their best this week because we all want to play in Portland.”
On Saturday the Timbers 2 defeated Sacramento Republic 1-0 behind a 29th minute penalty kick from Gambian captain Modou Jadama. The win moved T2 into first place in the USL Championship Western Conference, with Head Coach Cameron Knowles’ team tied on points with red-hot New Mexico United – although T2 have a game in hand.
“Portland are a good, solid team,” said Trittschuh. “They have good players in attack and they’re doing well this season. We always play well on the road on a good field – and Portland have the best field in the league. [Foster] Langsdorf and [Brayan] Hurtado very good players. [Eryk] Williamson and Todd Wharton played well against Sacramento – Portland have good players and their defense is solid and they have a lot of MLS experience. They’re playing well, so we’ve got to go and play our game and take our chances.”
June 17th of 2018 saw the Switchbacks run away 4-1 winners at Merlo Field, fueled by a brace from Jordan Burt. Later this season, the Switchbacks will host T2 on Wednesday, August 7th at Weidner Field with Centura Orthopedics sponsoring a cowbell giveaway for the first 500 fans in attendance.
“Portland are playing well offensively so we need to get off to a good start and we have to be better and that starts at training today,” said Rony Argueta on Tuesday morning. “This week we will work to get some good insight about Portland. From what I’ve seen, they’re really organized and they’ll build from the back no matter what. Portland are a young team and they’re full of energy and we know it’s a difficult place to play. It’s tough to forget about the game against Reno and put it away, but we have to because if we don’t move on, we lose focus on what’s next.”
The Switchbacks face a tight turnaround after Saturday’s match in the great Pacific Northwest, as they will return to Colorado Springs before making their way to Oklahoma for a midweek showdown with the Tulsa Roughnecks FC on April 24th. May 4th will see the Switchbacks return to Weidner Field as they host El Paso Locomotive FC on $3 margarita night. Pikes Peak National Bank will be sponsoring a bucket hat giveaway for the first 1,000 fans at Weidner Field.
