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After a gutsy come from behind victory over the high powered Las Vegas Lights, the Switchbacks had their first bad game of the season in a loss to Memphis at Weidner Field. Jason and Paul try to figure out what went wrong, (sigh) bad officiating, talk a little Open Cup, dream of a USL team in SCCL and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Its the return of Back Chat! Jason and Paul get together and go over everything about the currently 4-0-0 Colorado Springs SwitchbacksFC. Are they that good? Are they covering up major flaws? Or are they the class of the USL Western Conference? And what's the deal with that Open Cup loss to the Hailstorm? Yikes. Tune in and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

2021 has come and gone. Orange County SC wins the league. Now, its time to win the offseason. In this first part, Paul and Jason discuss the shuffling in USL and the *stupid, stupid* MLS NEXT PRO league. Its... all ridiculous. Just... ugh. Next week... additions and departures from the Switchbacks!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

The regular season is over, and for the first time since 2016, the boys in black and blue are in the postseason. Jason and Paul digest it all, from the sale of Michee Ngalina and how it affected the teams play, to missed opportunities, to Hadji Barry's Golden Boot and if he's MVP worthy, to *sigh* the refs. Always with these damned refs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Its a bitter day for Switchbacks faithful as what was rumored finally came to pass... The Switchbacks have sent star forward Michee Ngalina to the MLS' LAFC. Jason and Paul break it all down (and break down a little), and discuss what it means for 2021, 2022 and beyond.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

We are officially in the second half of the season, and it is anything but downhill for the Switchbacks. Jason and Paul look at what it’s gonna take to make the playoff, and perhaps... a home game? (Hint: Get points off of El Paso and RGV)  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Another game, another conversation about officiating. Not ideal. Jason and Paul go over the 2-3 loss to San Antonio FC, talk refs, PRO, VAR, the playoffs and preview Louisville City FC. After that they discuss the mid-season USL governors meetings, schedule changes, Pro/Rel, MLS and all sorts of other randomness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

This week saw Orange County come to town and snap the Switchbacks undefeated streak, and a huge crowd on the Fourth of July for a victory over Four Corners Cup rival Real Monarchs (Nothing is more American than beating up Monarchs on Independence Day). Hadji Barry signs a 2 year extension, Sean Melvin settling into form, the deadliest from 3 in the league, Sebastian Anderson is straight up balling and making us feel old, and what roles would the current roster have in a heist movie? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Jason and Paul rise from eternal slumber to celebrate the Switchbacks 5 game unbeaten streak. Goalkeepers, set pieces, Hadji Barry's goal scoring streak and the unbeaten streak in Switchbacks historical context.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Finally, the city of Colorado Springs welcomed with open arms the premiere of Weidner Field in downtown.The Switchbacks welcomed Four Corners Cup rival New Mexico United for the 2021 slate of home games. Things opened with a bang, as Hadji Barry opened the scoring in the 2', but the good times didn't last, and the good guys eventually fell 1-3. Paul and Jason break down the game, Austin Dewing's bittersweet exit, the new stadium, and rage about $16 beers.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Jason and Paul had a chance to talk to Switchbacks owner and President Nick Ragain about the new stadium, the 2021 season and beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support

Paul and Jason are at it again, comparing and contrasting the season opening loss to San Antonio, and the big win against Sporting Kansas City 2. We finally see some of the high energy, high pressure that Coach Burke has wanted to bring to Switchbacks. Then they take a look at this Friday's opponent, rival New Mexico United, and what fans should expect at the new stadium. Also discussed, General Palmer, elevation hijinks, fudging numbers, and the missing Pikes Peak Cog-Railroad Car.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backchatshow/support