COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the offseason expansion of Weidner Field, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC welcomed a capacity crowd of 5,000 fans to its home venue for the first time on Saturday night, and the fans were treated to a dramatic victory for the hosts against Fresno FC that saw Shane Malcolm’s late free kick earn a 1-0 win.
With both the Switchbacks and Foxes fighting for position in the race for the USL Cup Playoffs, the result was a big one for Colorado Springs as it reached the midway point of its regular season. Still in the eighth and final playoff place, the Switchbacks were thrilled to come out on top.
“It was an exciting game,” said Switchbacks midfielder Jordan Burt. “I think we played well all game and we were struggling to find a goal and for it to come in the 86th minute was just amazing, I'm really excited for the guys.”
Here are some of the sights and sounds from a big night for the Switchbacks.
Welcome back to @Jmacd19 !!! Thank you for your service to our country. It’s been a long year, but we are so happy to have you back in Base Camp! Go @SwitchbacksFC !!! pic.twitter.com/iSm4kmgkw4
— Trailheads SG (@TrailheadsSG) June 23, 2018
CTU Sponsors The SwitchBacks. The SwitchBacks vs. Fresno. The SWITCHBACKS just SCORED! GO SWITCHBACKS, Congrats, it was a shut OUT! @ctuniversity @jaymehbrown @BethBraaten719 @jwalker719 pic.twitter.com/vaUQmwXm1F
— Mercedes J. Moore (@Moore22Mercedes) June 24, 2018
@LukeVerc isn’t suited up tonight. He is recovering from a small injury and will be back soon! But at least he is visiting with the fans and enjoying the game tonight! Go @SwitchbacksFC !!! pic.twitter.com/qW2ImDP68i
— Annie Coffman (@AnnieCOSPGS) June 24, 2018
Base Camp! Go @SwitchbacksFC !!! pic.twitter.com/wsdwggIC9g
— Trailheads SG (@TrailheadsSG) June 24, 2018
Lovely night for some goals, wouldn’t you say? @SwitchbacksFC #Brewsers #115 pic.twitter.com/jqCpODeErq
— Paul W (@SonicElevation) June 23, 2018
@MenInBlazers patch at the park @FFCFoxes at @switchbacksFC Colorado Springs #WeAreFoxes pic.twitter.com/EBs9wz4Bgy
— Kathy Boyer (@KathyBoyer73) June 24, 2018
Yes, the @SwitchbacksFC winning tonight was great, but meeting @NFFC LEGEND @RobertEarnshaw was something else! What a thrill, and what a thoroughly bloody nice bloke! Thanks Earnie! pic.twitter.com/YXcsVsFKhb
— Last Word on Soccer - Colorado Springs (@LWOS_COS) June 24, 2018
Don’t forget to stop by “Be the Match” booth at the end of the west concourse. Help @J_M_Burt and the @SwitchbacksFC make difference and possibly save a life! pic.twitter.com/Xb44mNoQDD
— Annie Coffman (@AnnieCOSPGS) June 24, 2018
#SolSighting Colorado Springs-Fresno USL pic.twitter.com/8gFFcqm8mc
— Andrew Bolte (@albolte) June 24, 2018
It’s #beeroclock with @SwitchbacksFC and @GoatPatchBrewCo pic.twitter.com/oqobTUSY3O
— Paul W (@SonicElevation) June 24, 2018
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