Switchbacks FC

What Switchbacks FC does

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC is a privately held professional soccer club founded in 2015 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The club competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the United States soccer league system, and plays its home matches at Weidner Field. It is the only professional soccer franchise in its market and operates as a member club of the broader USL structure alongside peers such as Charleston Battery, Louisville City FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and Tampa Bay Rowdies.

The club's product surface is centered on live professional soccer entertainment. Core commercial offerings include season tickets, flex tickets, and premium seating inventory at Weidner Field (Phil Long Club, Founder's Club, McDivitt Sky Club, McDivitt Premier Club, suites, and group tickets), official merchandise sold through a stadium retail store and online, and a tiered corporate sponsorship program anchored by a stadium naming-rights deal with Weidner Apartment Homes. Distribution runs through the official mobile application (iOS and Android), the SeatGeek ticketing platform, and direct stadium sales. Ancillary programs extend the franchise beyond the first team: Switchbacks II (reserve team), the Special Olympics Unified Team, the Inspire Soccer Team (adaptive soccer), Ziggy's Kids Club, and youth Clinics & Camps.

The business model is a multi-stream sports entertainment operation. Revenue is generated from matchday ticket sales (transaction-based), merchandise sales (hardware), and corporate sponsorships (recurring/contracted), with no disclosed pricing. The customer base splits between individual sports fans (general admission, season ticket holders, families, supporter groups Trailheads and Rowdy Crowd) and corporate partners seeking brand visibility and hospitality. Marketing is executed through owned social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube), the mobile app, email newsletters, KOAA broadcast coverage, community partnerships, and themed match nights. In 2026 the club advanced to the Prinx Tires USL Cup Quarterfinals for the first time in its history, and player Garven Metusala received a 2026 FIFA World Cup call-up to represent Haiti, signaling on-field progress.

Name

Switchbacks FC

Legal name

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Website

https://switchbacksfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC is a privately held professional soccer club founded in 2015 that competes in the USL Championship and plays home matches at Weidner Field, generating revenue from tickets, merchandise, and corporate sponsorships for fans and regional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Professional soccer club
• Match tickets
• Sports merchandise
• Youth soccer programs
• Corporate sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The club generates revenue through sales of season tickets, flex tickets, premium tickets (clubs, suites, groups), and individual match tickets at Weidner Field stadium.
2. Merchandise Sales: Revenue from selling official Switchbacks FC merchandise including jerseys, t-shirts, outerwear, and accessories through the Weidner Field store.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: The club partners with corporate sponsors across multiple tiers including Gold Partners (Weidner Apartment Homes, Dungarvin), Silver Partners (Luce, The ARC, Comfort Dental Braces), and Bronze Partners, as well as naming rights and stadium partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Switchbacks FC is a professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship, playing home matches at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs. The club sells match tickets (season, flex, and premium packages including clubs, suites, and groups), official merchandise, and offers youth development programs such as Ziggy's Kids Club, clinics and camps, a Special Olympics Unified Team, and a reserve squad (Switchbacks II). Revenue is generated through ticket sales, merchandise, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Switchbacks FC is a professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship, offering a single unified product portfolio centered on live professional soccer entertainment. The primary offerings include match tickets (season, flex, and premium packages) at Weidner Field, a dedicated mobile application for fan engagement, official merchandise, and youth development programs including Ziggy's Kids Club, clinics and camps, a second team (Switchbacks II), and a Special Olympics Unified Team. The club does not operate a multi-module SaaS platform but rather provides a collection of related sports entertainment and community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Switchbacks II: Reserve team for developing players
• Switchbacks FC Unified Team
• Inspire Soccer Team

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weidner Apartment HomescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming rights sponsor for Weidner Field stadium. Weidner is a Gold Partner and provides significant venue sponsorship, appearing as a premier sponsor on the club's official materials.
• Phil LongcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium seating sponsor with the Phil Long Club at Weidner Field. A major corporate partner providing club-level sponsorship and hospitality experiences.
• McDivittcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor with naming rights to the McDivitt Sky Club and McDivitt Premier Club premium seating areas. Provides corporate hospitality and branding opportunities.
• CommonSpirit HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth system sponsor providing healthcare-related community partnerships and visibility at matches.
• Capelli SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial apparel and sporting goods partner for the club.
• Keg 1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage/food service partner visible at stadium concessions and events.
• ToyotacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for the Unified Team program, supporting inclusive soccer initiatives.
• Blue Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for themed match nights such as Club & Country Night.
• KOAAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal broadcast partner covering Switchbacks FC matches and sports content for Colorado Springs area.
• USL ChampionshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent league organization for USL professional soccer. Switchbacks FC competes in the Western Conference as a member club of the league structure.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Indy Eleven: USL Championship club operating from a comparable mid-sized U.S. market with multi-tier corporate sponsors and youth/community outreach programs.
• Sacramento Republic FC: Direct USL Championship peer with a strong local corporate sponsorship base, dedicated stadium (Heart Health Park), and MLS expansion ambitions. Closely comparable in scale and business-model mix.
• Phoenix Rising FC: USL Championship club with high-profile ownership history, premium stadium inventory, and aggressive sponsorship and merchandise programs — a comparable mid-tier benchmark for USL commercial execution.
• Louisville City FC: Fellow USL Championship club operating in a comparable mid-sized U.S. market with a dedicated soccer stadium, multi-tier sponsorship stack, and youth/community programming. One of the most commercially successful USL clubs and a frequent benchmark for valuation discussions.
• Tampa Bay Rowdies: Established USL Championship side with a long history, dedicated stadium (Al Lang Stadium), and corporate partnership stack similar in structure to Switchbacks FC.
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: USL Championship club with a dedicated soccer stadium (Highmark Stadium), strong community roots, and a similar mix of ticketing, sponsorship, and youth programming revenue streams.
• San Antonio FC: Direct USL Championship counterpart in a comparable regional market with multi-tier sponsorship structure and dedicated venue operations.
• New Mexico United: USL Championship club with comparable geographic scope (single mid-sized U.S. market), grassroots supporter culture, and community engagement programming.
• El Paso Locomotive FC: USL Championship club operating in a similar Western Conference mid-sized market with a dedicated stadium and tiered sponsorship portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Rapids: MLS club based in the same state (Commerce City/Denver). Competes with Switchbacks FC for regional corporate sponsorships, casual fan attention, and youth soccer mindshare at a higher tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/switchbacksfc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Switchbacksfc
• Facebookfacebook.com/switchbacksfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/switchbacks-fc
• Instagraminstagram.com/switchbacksfc
• TikToktiktok.com/@switchbacksfc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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