How Colorado Springs Became a Soccer City

Based on a Gallup sports poll, the report asserts that, as of 2019, 52% more adults consider themselves a soccer fan compared to 2012. This growth outpaces the other four “major” American sports, with ice hockey (+42%), basketball (+27%), and baseball (+8%) all behind soccer, and American football (-7%) actually losing fans. Colorado Springs is certainly following this trend.  Especially since the Switchbacks moved into Weidner Field just south of Colorado Springs' downtown.  Switchbacks president, Nick Ragain will talk about the past and future of our own pro soccer team.