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Kickin' it with the Switchbacks: Coach James Chambers talks about season ahead

The Switchbacks are ready to defend their United Soccer League championship. The season starts this weekend in El Paso, Texas.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The 2024 United Soccer League (USL) champions are ready to defend their title. The Switchbacks kick off their season on Saturday March 8 in El Paso, Texas.

We sat down with Switchbacks Head Coach James Chambers ahead of the season opener to see how the team is feeling going into the 2025 season.

Saturday's game kicks off at 7 p.m. as the Switchbacks look to defend their title against El Paso Locomotive FC.

You can stream all non-nationally televised Switchbacks matches on any of KOAA’s mobile and connected TV apps, and website. The partnership will also bring locally exclusive Switchbacks content to our website and app.

For more information on how to stream the Switchbacks all season long, click here.

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CSPD investigating sexual assault on a child allegations against former D11 employee

On Friday, CSPD confirmed to News5 that they are investigating claims involving former D11 Athletic Director Christopher Noll for allegations of sexual assault of a child by a person of trust.

CSPD confirms they are investigating claims involving former D11 Athletic Director

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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