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Kickin’ it with the Switchbacks: About life off the pitch with Matt Mahoney

In this week's episode of Kickin' It with the Switchbacks, News 5's Dante Williams sits down with Matt Mahoney to explore his life beyond soccer. From his journey in the sport to navigating fatherhood, discover the personal side of the Switchbacks player and what makes him tick off the field.
Off the Pitch with Matt Mahoney: More Than a Switchbacks Star
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The Switchbacks’ players love to put on a show for the fans every time they step out to compete. But when the match is over and the kit comes off, they go on to live their everyday lives because they are more than just names on a roster.

This week on Kickin’ it with the Switchbacks, News 5’s Dante Williams sat down with Switchbacks Defender Matt Mahoney to find out how soccer has impacted his life and who he is off the pitch. Watch their full conversation below.

Off the Pitch with Matt Mahoney: More Than a Switchbacks Star

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Historic Colorado mining town gets grant to revive blighted buildings

Victor, Colorado's last gold mining town, receives $50,000 grant to restore historic buildings as the community works to revitalize while addressing housing affordability challenges.

Historic Colorado mining town gets grant to revive blighted buildings

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SWITCHBACKS ROSTER

1. CHRISTIAN HERRERA || GOALKEEPER 2. KOA SANTOS || DEFENDER 3. AKEEM WARD || DEFENDER 5. MATT MAHONEY || DEFENDER 6. MATT REAL || DEFENDER 7. JONAS FJELDBERG || FORWARD 9. LEVONTE JOHNSON || FORWARD 10. ZACH ZANDI || MIDFIELDER 11. QUENZI HUERMAN || FORWARD 13. STEVIE ECHEVARRIA || MIDFIELDER 14. DUKE LACROIX || DEFENDER 18. AIDAN ROCHA || MIDFIELDER 20. YOSUKE HANYA || MIDFIELDER 21. ANTHONY FONTANA || MIDFIELDER 22. MARCO MICALLETO || MIDFIELDER 23. GARVEN MÉTUSALA || DEFENDER 24. ABRAHAM ROMERO || GOALKEEPER 27. JUAN TEJADA || FORWARD 33. ISAIAH FOSTER || DEFENDER 77. JUSTIN DHILLON || FORWARD