{"id":196843,"date":"2026-03-09T16:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/196843\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:17:14","slug":"switchbacks-kick-off-the-2026-season-with-a-draw-against-el-paso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/196843\/","title":{"rendered":"Switchbacks kick off the 2026 season with a draw against El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Tx. (KOAA) \u2014 The Colorado Springs Switchbacks opened their 2026 season on the road in El Paso, taking on the Locomotive. <\/p>\n

Following a solid performance from the team with many new signings, they battled back from a 2-1 lead to tie the match in a 2-2 draw against the Locomotive. <\/p>\n

The first goal of the match came from the Switchbacks following a corner kick into the box. A skillful head from 12# Isaiah Foster<\/a> to #90 Khori Bennet<\/a> was able to deliver a back-heel strike, giving the Switchbacks an early lead in the first half. <\/p>\n

The Locomotive’s #14 Rubio Rubin would respond in the 21st minute with a strike from outside the box to even the match. Beginning in the earl second half, Rubin would strike again in the 50th minute with another goal putting the Locomotive ahead 2-1. <\/p>\n

The equalizer and final goal of the game would come again from Foster with a powerful header, who tied the match up in the 67th minute following a throw-in from #6 Sam Williams<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field in Colorado Springs this weekend for their home opener against the Las Vegas Lights FC, March 14, at 3 p.m. <\/p>\n

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