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Jason Smith

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: In first-ever game, 10-man Northern Colorado Hailstorm stun Switchbacks

April 7, 2022 by Jason Smith

Northern Colorado Hailstorm Colorado Springs Switchbacks 2022 US Open Cup

On a chilly April night, the Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC found just enough magic to defeat the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in extra time 1-0.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Northern Colorado Hailstorm

2019 US Open Cup Round 3: New Mexico United, aided by Switchbacks red card in OT, advance to Round 4

May 30, 2019 by Jason Smith

Players from the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (left) and New Mexico United battle for the ball in a Third Round matchup in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Isaiah J. Downing/Switchbacks FC

On a cold rainy night, New Mexico United defeated the Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the second time in a row, this time bringing their Four Corners Cup rival’s US Open Cup run to a bitter end, 2-1.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, New Mexico United

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Colorado Springs Switchbacks earn home win vs. FC Denver … again

May 17, 2019 by Jason Smith

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC midfielder Kwasi Donsu (20) celebrates with teammates after his goal in the first half against FC Denver in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Weidner Field. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing/Switchbacks FC

On a gorgeous night for soccer in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL-C) defeated FC Denver (USASA) in the second round of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 1-0.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, FC Denver

2018 US Open Cup Round 2: Switchbacks FC scores late PK to get past FC Denver

May 22, 2018 by Jason Smith

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC defeated FC Denver to win their opening round game in the US Open Cup for the fourth year in a row. Photo: Isaiah Downing | Switchbacks FC

On a night that saw many USL teams fall to amateur or PDL teams, it took everything the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC had not to join the list.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, FC Denver

2017 US Open Cup Round 4: Colorado Rapids pull off historic comeback in win over OKC Energy

June 13, 2017 by Jason Smith

For the first time in the Rapids’ US Open Cup history, they overcame a two-goal deficit to advance to the next round of the tournament.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Oklahoma City Energy FC

2017 US Open Cup Round 3: OKC Energy beat Switchbacks to earn MLS matchup for third straight year

June 1, 2017 by Jason Smith

Oklahoma City advances to the Fourth Round, where they will face MLS side Colorado Rapids at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on June 13.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Oklahoma City Energy, US Open Cup

2017 US Open Cup Round 2: Colorado Springs Switchbacks surge in second half to topple FC Tucson

May 18, 2017 by Jason Smith

On a brisk spring night at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, a crowd of 1,472 watched the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC defeated FC Tucson 2-0 in the second round of the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks, FC Tucson

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