Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3-0 Sporting KC
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks won: Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3-0 Sporting KC in the U.S. Open Cup (Round 1/16) on Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at Weidner Field, Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks goals: Juan Tejada 12', Sadam Masereka 31', Khori Bennett 84'. Sent off: Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (78'). Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Sadam Masereka (8.3).
Match report
Colorado Springs Switchbacks rout Sporting KC 3-0
Colorado Springs Switchbacks ran riot against Sporting KC 3-0 at Weidner Field on Wednesday 15 April in the U.S. Open Cup.
Juan Tejada put Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead on 12' (1-0), Sadam Masereka made it 2-0 on 31' and Khori Bennett made it 3-0 on 84'.
Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting KC) was sent off on 78'.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks had 51% of the ball, shots were 16-7 (7-2 on target).
Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 1,902. Referee: Corbyn May.
Match stats
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Sporting KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 303 (81%) | 286 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 3 |
Lineups
Colorado Springs Switchbacks (4-1-4-1): Christian Herrera, Aidan Rocha, Matthew Mahoney, Garven Metusala, Isaiah Foster, Frank Daroma, Levonte Johnson, Adrien Pérez, Brennan Creek, Sadam Masereka, Juan Tejada
Sporting KC (4-4-2): John Pulskamp, Justin Reynolds, Jansen Miller, Diego Borges, Jayden Reid, Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Jacob Bartlett, Capita, Jacob Davis, Dejan Joveljić
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Juan Tejada (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
- 31' · Goal · Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
- 78' · Red card · Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov (Sporting KC)
- 84' · Goal · Khori Bennett (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
All-time head-to-head
Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs Sporting KC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs Sporting KC?
Colorado Springs Switchbacks won, 3-0 (U.S. Open Cup) on Wed, 15 Apr 2026.
When and where is Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs Sporting KC?
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 00:00 UTC at Weidner Field, Colorado Springs, U.S. Open Cup.