LA Galaxy II (7-13-6, 27 points) will look to get back on track as they return home to face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (9-14-4, 31 points) at 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 1, at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Tickets to the match are available here.
LA Galaxy II vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC are coming off of two back-to-back losses. In the most recent match, Colorado Springs were unable to find a result on the road against a difficult Phoenix Rising FC, conceding four goals to lose 4-0. This will be the side’s third consecutive match away from home. The Switchbacks have gone 2-10-1 on the road this season.
LA Galaxy II will look to take advantage of their opposition’s losing streak as they return home after facing Real Monarchs SLC. Los Dos have been able to find a result in their last three consecutive matches at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium, only letting in three goals in those contests. The Galaxy will strive to continue this unbeaten run at home on Saturday.
This will be the sides’ second meeting of the 2018 season. The first, hosted by Colorado Springs, opened the Galaxy’s season. Unfortunately, they were unable to find a result on the road and the match ended 2-0 in favor of the Switchbacks.
On Saturday, LA Galaxy II will host their third annual Pups at the Pitch. As part of the special pooch-centered night, fans in attendance will be permitted to bring their dogs into the stadium to watch the action. All four-legged fans get in for free. The first 750 fans out to the match will receive a free LA Galaxy collapsible dog bowl. Additionally, Pups at the Pitch will have a Best in Show dog competition at halftime, judged by the fans. More information about Pups at the Pitch is available here.
LAST MATCH
Real Monarchs SLC 4 | LA Galaxy II 0: LA Galaxy II struggled defensively in the opening half, conceding four goals before halftime. Los Dos held a shutout in the second half but were unable to find scoring opportunities.
Phoenix Rising FC 4 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 0: After a battle of possession ensued throughout the first 45 minutes, the sides entered halftime scoreless. Colorado Springs went down to 10 men early in the second, opening up the game for Phoenix.
2017 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 8-19-5, 29 points
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC:12-12-8, 44 points
THIS YEAR
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2, LA Galaxy II 0 | March 17, 2018
LAST YEAR
LA Galaxy II 1, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2 | June 10,2017 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1, LA Galaxy II 2 | August 18, 2017 at Weidner Field
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy II (7-12-6, 27points) failed to find a result against Real Monarchs SLC (17-6-2, 53 points) on the road on Saturday.
- LA Galaxy II are 5-4-4 at home this season.
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FCare 2-10-1 away fromhome.
- LA Galaxy II sit 13th in the USL Western Conference standings, one spot below Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
- LA Galaxy II have gone unbeaten in their last three home games at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium.
- Ethan Zubak leadsLA Galaxy II in goals this season (10).
- LA Galaxy II’s Justin Fiddes was signed to the club on Aug. 7 and has made fourstraight appearances for the team.
- LA Galaxy II finished the 2017 season with a 4-8-4 home record and a 4-11-1 away record.
- Next up, LA Galaxy II will face Las Vegas Lights FC at 8 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 8 at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada.
