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Kickin’ it with the Switchbacks: Building on the first win of the season

After securing their first win of the season, Switchbacks goalkeeper Chris Herrera reflects on the team's progress and upcoming challenges.
Kickin' it with the Swithcbacks: catching up with goalie Chris Herrera following first win
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Last weekend, the Switchbacks picked up their first win of the season, defeating Indy Eleven 3-2.

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Switchbacks win their first game of the season against Indy Eleven on Saturday

Ashleigh Quintana

After the first four matches of the season, they are 1-2-1 and sit at fifth place in the Western Conference. While they are tied for second in goals scored across the league, they also rank top three in goals given up.

News 5’s Dante Williams spoke with Chris Herrera about the teams first win, what needs to change defensively, and even presented him with a challenge on the pitch.

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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