COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced on Thursday the signing of former Portland Timbers 2 goalkeeper Justin Luthy. The signing is pending league and USSF approval.

Luthy joins the Switchbacks via free agency having most recently spend time with Portland Timbers 2 of the USL's Western Conference. He made his professional debut in a 3-1 victory of Real Monarchs SLC in March, 2015. Last season he made one appearance for T2 on the road against Saint Louis FC where he recorded four saves in a narrow 1-0 loss. Despite his limited playing time in the USL, Luthy trained with the Portland Timbers MLS squad throughout the 2016 campaign.

"Justin has good experience in the USL with Timbers 2 and trained a lot with Portland Timbers first team," said Switchbacks Head Coach Steve Trittschuh. "We look forward to having Justin being a big part of the Switchbacks in 2017."