The Colorado Springs Switchbacks opened their 2026 season on the road in El Paso, taking on the Locomotive.Following a solid performance from the team with many new signings, they battled back from a 2-1 lead to tie the match in a 2-2 draw against the Locomotive.The first goal of the match came from the Switchbacks following a corner kick into the box. A skillful head from 12# Isaiah Foster to #90 Khori Bennet was able to deliver a back-heel strike, giving the Switchbacks an early lead in the first half.The Locomotive's #14 Rubio Rubin would respond in the 21st minute with a strike from outside the box to even the match. Beginning in the earl second half, Rubin would strike again in the 50th minute with another goal putting the Locomotive ahead 2-1.The equalizer and final goal of the game would come again from Foster with a powerful header, who tied the match up in the 67th minute following a throw-in from #6 Sam Williams.The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field in Colorado Springs this weekend for their home opener against the Las Vegas Lights FC, March 14, at 3 p.m._____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less