Switchbacks Weekly: Playoffs Secured

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship closed out their regular season with a pair of wins against bottom-dwelling Monterey Bay FC and fellow playoff side FC Tulsa to secure their spot in the 2026 postseason. In Monterey, CA, the Switchbacks squeaked out a 1-0 win courtesy of longtime fan favorite Juan Tejada, who scored the only goal. This win clinched the Switchbacks’ playoff spot, though due to other results going into the final day, Colorado Springs needed to win and Lexington SC to lose in order to secure a home playoff game. The Switchbacks held up their end of the bargain in a revenge game, as FC Tulsa knocked them out of the playoffs last season. An early penalty conversion from striker Khori Bennett, his 15th of the season, had the hosts up 1-0. Unfortunately for the Switchbacks, a second yellow card for Patrick Burner in first-half stoppage time meant that they had to defend their lead for the second half.

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