“I’ve never been to Reno before,” said Austin Dewing. “I’m expecting a good challenge. We’re in a good place now and we just need to put a good week of practice together before this weekend. Tucker [Bone] and I know some players on Reno from college and we’re looking forward to a good game on Saturday.” Dewing, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, played in the Western Athletic Conference for the Falcons against Danny Musovski (UNLV), Aidan Apodaca (California Baptist), and Sergio Rivas and Nathan Aune (both from Seattle University).

The forecasted highs for Saturday evening’s match in northwest Nevada are set to be in the mid 90’s with the Switchbacks looking to replicate their result from the 2018 season that saw the Switchbacks win 4-0 at Greater Nevada Field.

“Reno are on a good run, but we’ve got good momentum now,” said Ish Jome on Tuesday morning in Colorado Springs before being asked about his right-footed winner against the OKC Energy. “I had a few shots with the right this year that I could have scored from! I expect to score at least one more with my right foot this year,” said the Switchbacks’ left-back with a smile. Jome was named to the USL Team of the Week after his whirlwind performance and winning goal against OKC. “We put in a good performance last weekend and will look to take that to Reno.”

Following Saturday’s match, the Switchbacks will return to Colorado Springs before making their way west across the Rocky Mountains to face the Real Monarchs of Salt Lake City on Friday, August 2nd. Wednesday, August 7th will see the Switchbacks return to Weidner Field as they host the Portland Timbers 2 with Centura Orthopedics and Centura Health sponsoring a cowbell giveaway. Tickets are available for the T2 match HERE. Three days later, it’s Back to School Night at Weidner Field as the Switchbacks host the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros with GE Johnson sponsoring a backpack giveaway. Tickets for the match against RGV can be purchased HERE.

“I watched Reno play OKC and they’re in good form,” said Switchbacks captain Jordan Burt. “They move the ball well and we know it’ll be a challenge. I’m looking forward to a good game.”