Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. LA Galaxy II
Switchbacks Stadium (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Sept. 3, 2013
2016 USL Regular Season
6:00 p.m. PT
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LA Galaxy II (10-6-9, 39 points) are set to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (14-10-4, 40 points) in the finale of a five-game road stretch that has kept Los Dos away from StubHub Center since Aug. 6. The two sides will meet for the third time this season when they kick off at 6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Switchbacks Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The match will be streamed live on www.lagalaxy.com/2.
After breaking a five-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Arizona United SC in Peoria, Ariz. on Wednesday, Los Dos will look to earn back-to-back wins and jump back in the race for the top spot in the USL Western Conference on Saturday in their contest with Switchbacks FC.
Colorado Springs sits in fifth place in the Western Conference standings, just one point ahead of LA. Los Dos are 1-0-1 against Colorado Springs in their two 2016 meetings – both at StubHub Center – with a 3-2 win at home on May 4 and a 0-0 draw on June 11. In the 3-2 win, Jack McBean recorded his first professional hat trick while Colorado Springs’ Mike Seth assisted Saeed Robinson in the 77th and added a goal in extra-time that made for a nervous ending to the match for LA.
LA has struggled since the departure of McBean, but traveling with Los Dos are a group of strikers capable of filling the void. Two of them, Ariel Lassiter and Adonis Amaya, scored on Wednesday’s match. Bradford Jamieson IV has scored and assisted in the team’s last two matches. Jose Villarreal co-leads the team in goals scored (6).
All might be required to step up on Saturday, as Switchbacks FC’s 8-2-3 home record is one of the best in the conference. They’ve shutout two of their last three opponents at home.
LAST MATCH
Arizona United SC 1 | LA Galaxy II 2: LA Galaxy II defeated Arizona United SC (8-12-6, 30 points) 2-1 on Wednesday night at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz behind goals from Ariel Lassiter and Adonis Amaya. Amaya's assist and game-winning goal helped LA Galaxy II break a five-game winless streak.
Rio Grande Valley FC 2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1: The Colorado Springs Switchbacks fell 2-1 to Rio Grande Valley FC Toros behind two Ruben Luna penalty kicks. Switchbacks FC were first on the board, but Rio Grande Valley converted penalty kicks in the 42nd and 64th minute to take the lead. Switchbacks FC’s Josh Phillips and Miguel Gonzalez both earned second yellow cards after the second penalty kick, making the mission for an equalizer too tall a task.
2016 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 10-6-9, 39 points
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: 11-8-7, 40 points
2015 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 14-11-3
THIS YEAR
LA Galaxy II 3, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 (StubHub Center) – Wednesday, May 4
LA Galaxy II 0, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 0 (StubHub Center) – Saturday, June 11
LA Galaxy II at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – Saturday, September 3
LAST YEAR
LA Galaxy II 2, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1 (StubHub Center) – May 30, 2015
LA Galaxy II 0, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 (Sand Creek Stadium) – July 31, 2015
LA Galaxy II 1, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 0, (Sand Creek Stadium) – September 19, 2015
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy II (10-6-9, 39 points) defeated Arizona United SC (8-12-6, 30 points) 2-1 on Wednesday night at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz.
- Bradford Jamieson IV has scored and assisted in back-to-back matches.
- LA Galaxy's Ariel Lassiter scored his sixth goal of the season for Los Dos on Wednesday. He is now tied with Jose Villarreal for active team leader in goals.
- Adonis Amaya tallied his third goal and third assist of the season for Los Dos on Wednesday.
- Bradley Diallo made his first appearance for LA Galaxy II on the season. An ACL injury ahead of the season had kept him sidelined up until this point.
- 15 players have scored for LA Galaxy II in 2016, the most of any Western Conference team.
- Los Dos are 4-4-5 on the road in 2016. Colorado Springs are 8-2-3 at home.
- LA Galaxy II’s Jefrey Payeras was called up to the Guatemalan National Team for World Cup Qualifier friendlies against Trinidad & Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He started in the team’s match against Trinidad & Tobago on Friday.
- Los Dos lead the Western Conference in goals scored (46). Jose Villarreal and Ariel Lassiter lead the team in goals (6). Jaime Villarreal, Jose Villarreal and Josh Turnley co-lead the team with four assists.
- Next, Los Dos are back at home to take on rival Sacramento Republic FC for the third time of the season when they kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. That night, LA Galaxy II will be hosting “Pups at the Park,” an event allowing fans of dogs and soccer the opportunity to bring their pets with them to the match. Tickets to the match for dogs and humans are available at www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/pups. For a full LA Galaxy II schedule, visit www.lagalaxy.com/schedule/2.
LA Galaxy II is now offering the Endless Soccer Ticket Package for Los Dos’ three remaining home matches of the 2016 season. Fans who purchase the package will receive four tickets to an LA Galaxy II match, four LA Galaxy coolers and four coupons for free soda from Shasta Beverages. To purchase the Endless Soccer Ticket Package, visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/endlesssoccer.