COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Switchbacks are just a month away from the start of the 2025 season where they will be defending last year's United Soccer League championship.
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Ahead of the new season, the football club has made a change in ownership. Weidner Apartment Homes will be taking full control.
You can watch the announcement below:
WATCH: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announce change in ownership Wednesday
The Ragain family, who brought the team to Colorado Springs, is stepping down as owners.
Weidner Apartments have been a minority partner of the team since 2020, and a sponsor since 2017 when they put their name on the original stadium.
"Weidner Apartment Homes is bullish on the future of Colorado Springs and the future of the Switchbacks," said Laura Neumann with the Switchbacks FC Board of Directors. "We are extremely proud to increase our stake in the club and assume full ownership, and to continue to build upon the legacy of the Ragain family."
One of the first actions as the new owners, extending the contracts of the coaching staff and technical leadership.
The Ragain family was first awarded the USL Pro franchise in 2013, and Switchbacks FC played their first season in 2015. In 2018, the franchise became a direct affiliate to the Colorado Rapids.
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In 2019, ground broke for Weidner Field, the current home of Switchbacks FC.
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The stadium opened in 2021.
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