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USL Preview: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. LA Galaxy II

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 09/02/16, 9:02AM EDT

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Switchbacks look to bounce back, Los Dos aim to build on victory on Saturday night


Photo courtesy Robert Mora / LA Galaxy II

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC will aim to bounce back from defeat in its last outing as it hosts an LA Galaxy II side that broke a five-game winless streak in midweek to bolster its place in the USL Western Conference playoff race. Kickoff at Switchbacks Stadium is set for 7 p.m. MT.

Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218121

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC news and notes

  • Current record: 11-8-7, 40pts
  • The Switchbacks broke Rio Grande Valley FC’s shutout streak, but the Toros rallied to hand Colorado Springs a 2-1 defeat in their most recent outing last Saturday.
  • Colorado Springs now sits in fifth position in the Western Conference standings after OKC Energy FC took a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night against Saint Louis FC.
  • Switchbacks goalkeeper Devala Gorrick is tied for second in the USL with a 0.77 goals-against average, and second in the USL with a .804 save percentage.
  • Colorado Springs will be without Miguel Gonzalez and Josh Phillips for Saturday night’s game after both were sent off against the Toros.

LA Galaxy II news and notes

  • Current record: 10-6-9, 39pts
  • The Galaxy II took a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night against Arizona United SC to solidify their position in the Western Conference’s top eight.
  • Adonis Amaya had the game-winning goal and an assist for Los Dos as they broke a five-game winless streak in the midweek contest.
  • The victory moved the Galaxy II a point behind the Switchbacks as they head to Colorado Springs.
  • Los Dos’ road win was their fourth of 2016, after recording a league-leading eight wins on the road in the 2015 regular season.

2016 Team leaders

  • Goals: Colorado Springs – Martin Maybin, 7; Los Angeles – Jack McBean, 15
  • Assists: Colorado Springs – Mike Seth, 5; Los Angeles – Jaime Villarreal, Jose Villarreal, Josh Turnley, 4

Series Notes

  • The Galaxy II hold a 1-0-1 record against the Switchbacks this season after taking a 3-2 win at StubHub Center in their first meeting before a 0-0 draw on June 11.

Officials

  • REF: Chris Greer
  • AR1: Robert Keiffer
  • AR2: Miguel Urbina-Barrios
  • 4TH: Oscar Arias Ochoa

Game hashtag:

  • #COSvLA

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