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The Switchbacks chase their first-ever win in Albuquerque tonight

The Daily Colorado Springs teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're a Switchbacks fan, tonight's the big one. Fifth-seeded Colorado Springs plays top-seeded New Mexico United in the Western Conference semifinal, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque. Can't make the trip? KOAA will stream the match starting at 7 p.m. on its mobile app, connected TV apps and website.

The Switchbacks can earn their first-ever win in Albuquerque, and it's the first time the rivals have met in the playoffs. Colorado Springs got here by tying Lexington SC in the 78th minute and winning in penalties.

New Mexico won both league games at home and the teams drew 0-0 on Sept. 19

  • Colorado Springs2
    New Mexico3
    FinalMar. 28 league match
  • Colorado Springs0
    New Mexico1
    FinalAug. 1 league match
  • New Mexico0
    Colorado Springs0
    FinalSept. 19 match at Weidner Field

Source: The Gazette

Coach Alan McCann sums up his approach this way: "All of history is just there as a benchmark, and our role is to defeat it. To do better than it." Here's how the club has treated history so far:

  • First win over an MLS team: 3-0 over Sporting Kansas City, April 14
  • U.S. Open Cup: deepest-ever run, to the Round of 16
  • USL Cup: first semifinals; 4-0 group-stage win over New Mexico
  • Lexington SC: first-ever road playoff win, on penalties

The Switchbacks bring a club-record streak to a tough building

10
matches in the Switchbacks' unbeaten streak, a club record
8-0-1
New Mexico's all-time record against them at Isotopes Park
15-8-7
New Mexico's regular-season record as the West's top seed

Source: The Gazette

Sources: The Gazette, KOAA News5

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