EL PASO, Tx. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Switchbacks opened their 2026 season on the road in El Paso, taking on the Locomotive.
Following a solid performance from the team with many new signings, they battled back from a 2-1 lead to tie the match in a 2-2 draw against the Locomotive.
The first goal of the match came from the Switchbacks following a corner kick into the box. A skillful head from 12# Isaiah Foster to #90 Khori Bennet was able to deliver a back-heel strike, giving the Switchbacks an early lead in the first half.
The Locomotive's #14 Rubio Rubin would respond in the 21st minute with a strike from outside the box to even the match. Beginning in the earl second half, Rubin would strike again in the 50th minute with another goal putting the Locomotive ahead 2-1.
The equalizer and final goal of the game would come again from Foster with a powerful header, who tied the match up in the 67th minute following a throw-in from #6 Sam Williams.
The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field in Colorado Springs this weekend for their home opener against the Las Vegas Lights FC, March 14, at 3 p.m.
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