Match Recap: Monterey Bay FC Falls 1-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
SEASIDE, California (Saturday, October 17, 2026) – Monterey Bay FC fell 1-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Cardinale Stadium on Saturday night, with a first-half goal proving decisive as the visitors secured all three points.
Colorado Springs opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Isaiah Foster delivered a cross into the box for Juan Tejada, who finished from close range to give the Switchbacks the lead.
The Crisp-and-Kelp continued to battle in search of an equalizer, pushing forward in the second half and creating opportunities to get back into the contest. However, Colorado Springs remained organized defensively, with goalkeeper Christian Herrera making two key saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Despite Monterey Bay’s efforts to find a late breakthrough, the Switchbacks held on for the victory, securing their place in the USL Championship Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
The Crisp-and-Kelp will look to close out their home schedule on a positive note when they face Las Vegas Lights FC on October 24 at Cardinale Stadium.
