Notable Events
Colorado Springs is officially awarded a USL Pro franchise.
The club unveils its official name: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Steve Trittschuh is named the first Head Coach in club history.
Midfielder Luke Vercollone becomes the first player signed by the Switchbacks.
Wolde Harris is named Interim Head Coach.
Alan Koch is appointed Head Coach.
Brendan Burke is named Head Coach.
The club introduces a refreshed brand identity, featuring a simplified crest and primary colors of black and blue accented with white and gray.
Stephen Hogan joins the club as Assistant Head Coach.
James Chambers is named Assistant Coach.
The Switchbacks qualify for the USL Championship Playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Hadji Barry ties the USL Championship single-season scoring record with 25 goals, earning both the league MVP and Golden Boot awards.
Brendan Burke is named USL Championship Coach of the Month.
Weidner Field officially opens as an 8,000-seat, state-of-the-art soccer stadium in downtown Colorado Springs.
The Switchbacks advance to the Western Conference Final for the first time in club history.
Stephen Hogan is promoted to Head Coach.
The club records the largest transfer in franchise history with the transfer of Hadji Barry.
Stephen Hogan becomes the first Sporting Director in club history, James Chambers is promoted to Head Coach, and Alan McCann is named Technical Director.
The club announces the formation of Switchbacks II, appointing Keelan Power as the team’s first ever Head Coach.
The Switchbacks clinch home playoff advantage for the first time in club history after defeating Sacramento Republic FC 1–0 and finishing second in the Western Conference — a club-record finish.
Colorado Springs captures its first trophy in franchise history, winning the Western Conference Final 1–0 over Las Vegas Lights FC.
The USL Championship Final between Colorado Springs and Rhode Island FC records the largest television audience in league history, drawing 431,000 viewers on CBS.
The Switchbacks win their first USL Championship title with a 3–0 victory over Rhode Island FC at Weidner Field.
Alan McCann is named Head Coach of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Alan McCann earns USL Championship Coach of the Month honors.