2026 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC season
| 2026 season | |||
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| President | Martin Ragain | ||
| Head coach | Alan McCann | ||
| Stadium | Weidner Field | ||
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The 2026 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC season is the club's twelfth season of existence, and their twelfth season in the Western Conference of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer league system.
Over the offseason, the club underwent a coaching change. Just days after being eliminated in the 2025 USL Championship playoffs by eventual Western Conference Champions FC Tulsa, head coach James Chambers was fired, one year after helping bring the club their first title in the 2024 USL Championship playoffs.[1] He was replaced by assistant coach Alan McCann, who previously had won back-to-back coach of the year honors in 2018 and 2019 as the head coach of Reading United, the USL League Two affiliate of the Philadelphia Union.[2]
Players
- As of January 21, 2026[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- ^ USL Academy Contract
Competitions
USL Championship
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Roots SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 | Playoffs |
| 2 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Sacramento Republic FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 4 | |
| 5 | San Antonio FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on March 7, 2026. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Match results
On December 16, 2025, the USL Championship released the schedule for all 25 teams for both the regular season and the USL Cup.[4][5]
All times are in Mountain Time.
March
| March 7 1 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 2–2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | El Paso, Texas |
| 7:00 PM | Rubin 21', 50' | Report | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 6,079 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
| March 14 2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Las Vegas Lights FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 4:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| March 21 3 | Orange County SC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Irvine, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium |
| March 28 4 | New Mexico United | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 1:00 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
April
| April 4 5 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Lexington SC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 3:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| April 18 6 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Monterey Bay FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 3:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
May
| May 2 7 | San Antonio FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | San Antonio, Texas |
| 6:30 PM | Stadium: Toyota Field |
| May 8 8 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Orange County SC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| May 23 9 | Las Vegas Lights FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 8:30 PM | Stadium: Cashman Field |
| May 30 10 | Oakland Roots SC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Oakland, California |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Oakland Coliseum |
June
| June 13 11 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| June 20 12 | FC Tulsa | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 6:30 PM | Stadium: ONEOK Field |
| June 24 13 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | San Antonio FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
July
| July 4 14 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| July 22 15 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Miami FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| July 25 16 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Charleston Battery | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
August
| August 1 17 | New Mexico United | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
| August 8 18 | Rhode Island FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| 5:30 PM | Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium |
| August 15 19 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Birmingham Legion FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| August 19 20 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 8:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
| August 22 21 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | El Paso Locomotive FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| August 29 22 | Lexington SC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium |
September
| September 4 23 | Loudoun United FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: Segra Field |
| September 11 24 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | San Antonio FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| September 19 25 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| September 26 26 | Detroit City FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: Keyworth Stadium |
October
| October 3 27 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Oakland Roots SC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| October 10 28 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
| October 17 29 | Monterey Bay FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Seaside, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
| October 24 30 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | FC Tulsa | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
USL Cup
The Switchbacks will participate in the third edition of the USL Cup, and the second edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.[6]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | AV Alta FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | New Mexico United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Orange County SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: April 25, 2026. Source: [1]
Matches
| April 25 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
| May 16 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | New Mexico United | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| June 6 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | El Paso Locomotive FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
| July 11 | Orange County SC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium |
U.S. Open Cup
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks, as a member of the second division USL Championship, entered the U.S. Open Cup in the First Round, matched up at home against Sacramento's Azteca FC, a member of the United Premier Soccer League, an amateur club.[7]
| March 17 First Round | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | v | Azteca FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 6:00 pm MDT | Stadium: Weidner Field |
References
- ^ Grewe, Lindsey (November 4, 2025). "Colorado Springs Switchbacks parting ways with head coach, sporting director". kktv.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Gavato, James (November 19, 2025). "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC names Alan McCann as new head coach". KOAA News 5. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks Roster". switchbacksfc.com. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ USLSoccer.com Staff (December 16, 2025). "USL Championship Announces 2026 Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (December 16, 2025). "THIRD EDITION: Prinx Tires USL Cup kicks off on April 25". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Battista, Michael (January 27, 2026). "2026 US Open Cup First Round draw announced". Retrieved January 29, 2026.