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1868 FC, Switchbacks to Meet in Preseason

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 01/16/18, 8:57AM EST

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Exhibition set for March 3 at Greater Nevada Field


Photo courtesy David Calvert / Reno 1868 FC

RENO, Nev. — Reno 1868 FC announced on Monday it will face fellow USL club Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in a preseason exhibition on March 3 at Greater Nevada Field, adding another high-profile game to the club’s preseason slate.

“We're excited to bring in one of the most talented Western Conference clubs into our stadium to kick off the soccer season here in Reno,” said Reno GM Andy Smith.

1868 FC and the Switchbacks met twice in the 2017 USL regular season, with the teams ending all square on both occasions. A late goal by Colorado Springs’ Shane Malcolm earned the Switchbacks a 2-2 draw at Greater Nevada Field in the first meeting between the teams, while both teams scored in the final five minutes of a wild 3-3 draw at Weidner Field later in the season.

Reno had previously announced another major preseason contest against MLS partner the San Jose Earthquakes on February 10 at Avaya Field. 1868 FC will kick off the 2018 USL regular season on Saturday, March 17 when it hosts the Swope Park Rangers at Greater Nevada Field.

The Switchbacks will also open the new regular season at home on Saturday, March 17 when they play host to the LA Galaxy II.

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