Home Venue: Weidner Field

2017 Season: 12-12-8, 44pts, ninth in Western Conference

Head Coach: Steve Trittschuh, 4th season

TEAM OUTLOOK

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC suffered an inconsistent third season that saw the club miss out on the postseason for the first time in its history, falling two points out of the playoff positions due to a defense that struggled to keep opponents out of the net consistently throughout the regular season.

The Switchbacks have been busy over the offseason aiming to return to the USL Cup Playoffs this year but will again rely on some familiar faces to lead them forward. At the forefront is new captain Josh Suggs, who led the club a season ago with eight assists, while fellow stalwarts in defender Jordan Burt and midfielder Luke Vercollone are also back with the squad.

Colorado Springs will also have a familiar face back with the side in the form of Northern Irish forward Marty Maybin, who will be called upon to fill the goal-scoring space left by the departure of Masta Kacher to Real Monarchs SLC. Other newcomers – including Canadian international Jordan Schweitzer, Trinidad & Tobago goalkeeper Steward Ceus and former Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defender Jamal Jack – should strengthen the club’s spine as Head Coach Steve Trittschuh’s side looks to rebound into the top eight.