Academy contracts allow young players to train and compete with the Switchbacks without affecting their college eligibility.

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Colorado Springs midfielder Zach Zandi takes a tumble during the Switchbacks game against San Antonio FC.

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"I'm looking forward to getting on the field and winning soccer games with the Switchbacks."

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/switchbacks-sign-mls-defender-oskar-argen/article_8c104764-db2e-11ed-bd68-1f7571e03b08.html

The Switchbacks rode the wildest roller coaster Saturday night.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/switchbacks-fall-to-monterey-bay-following-bizarre-second-half/article_8beec774-4483-11ee-99a2-0b88521ba00d.html