Switchbacks Earn Draw Against Lexington SC

Late penalty kick helps Colorado Springs team avoid loss at home

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC played to a 1-1 draw against Lexington SC at Weidner Field on Saturday. Lexington scored an early goal, but Switchbacks forward Khori Bennett converted a late penalty kick to even the score and earn his team a point.

Why it matters

The Switchbacks were looking to snap a two-game losing streak, and the draw helps them avoid a third straight defeat. While not a win, the team showed resilience in fighting back to get a result at home.

The details

Lexington SC took an early 1-0 lead, which held for most of the match. But in the second half, Switchbacks forward Khori Bennett stepped up and converted a penalty kick to equalize the score at 1-1. In the final moments, the Switchbacks had a chance to win it on a corner kick, but the header just missed the goal.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Lexington SC scored the opening goal early in the match.
  • Khori Bennett scored the equalizing penalty kick late in the second half.

The players

Khori Bennett

A forward for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC who scored the team's lone goal on a penalty kick.

Matt Mahoney

The captain of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, who praised his team's resilience in fighting back to earn the draw.

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What they’re saying

“The PK is my responsibility. I step up each time for the team and, you know, try to deliver, but obviously, I have to give credit to my teammates who are winning the PKs.”

— Khori Bennett, Switchbacks Forward

“We'll put together 70-80 minutes of a good performance in this one moment and all, uh, you know, all of a sudden we're coming up with the draw, uh, but I think, uh, to that note, the positive, uh, aspect of it all is that we have resilience in this group and that we're able to fight back like we have numerous times.”

— Matt Mahoney, Switchbacks Captain

What’s next

The Switchbacks will have a bye week before returning to action on April 14 in the US Open Cup. They will then host another USL match at Weidner Field on April 18.

The takeaway

Despite the early deficit, the Switchbacks showed their resilience by fighting back to earn a point at home. While not a win, the draw demonstrates the team's ability to bounce back and suggests they have the character to compete throughout the season.