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USL Preview: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 07/15/16, 9:04AM EDT

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Key Western Conference clash sees Republic FC visit Switchbacks


Photo courtesy Isaiah J. Downing / Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Sacramento Republic FC square off in a key Western Conference clash on Saturday night, with two points separating the two teams as they battle for playoff position at Switchbacks Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT.

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Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC news and notes

  • Current record: 8-5-3, 27pts
  • The Switchbacks return to league action on Saturday aiming to bounce back from a trip to the Pacific Northwest that saw the side take one point from two games.
  • Colorado Springs drew 1-1 with the Portland Timbers 2 last Thursday, and then fell 2-1 to Seattle Sounders FC 2 last Sunday.
  • The Switchbacks will be aiming to avoid a late letdown against Sacramento, after both T2 and S2 scored in the final 10 minutes to earn results.
  • Colorado Springs’ last contest was a historic first international exhibition on Tuesday night, as it welcomed the Bundesliga’s FSV Mainz 05 to Switchbacks Stadium.

Sacramento Republic FC news and notes

  • Current record: 8-4-5, 29 points
  • Sacramento has also taken one point from its last two outings, after falling 3-2 to Real Monarchs SLC last Wednesday, and earning a 3-3 draw with Orange County last Sunday.
  • Republic FC’s six goals against in its past two games account for more than one-third of its total goals conceded this season (17).
  • Midfielder Danny Barrera has been on a strong recent run, with six assists in the past five games to take the league-lead. Barrera was named to the USL Team of the Week this past Tuesday.
  • Sacramento’s 219 total shots lead the league, but the side sits tied for 11th in shots on goal with 81.

2016 Team leaders

  • Goals: Colorado Springs – Martin Maybin, 5; Sacramento – Cameron Iwasa, 6
  • Assists: Colorado Springs – Mike Seth, 4; Sacramento – Danny Barrera, 6

Series notes

  • This is the first meeting of the teams this season, with the Switchbacks having taken the season series with a 1-0-1 record a year ago.

Officials

  • REF: Malik Badawi
  • AR1: Miguel Urbina-Barrios
  • AR2: Brean Roman
  • 4TH: Oscar Arias Ochoa

Game hashtag:

  • #COSvSAC

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