近距离内射合集

New Mexico 近距离内射合集 will put the regular season on hold for another week. Why? The USL Cup is back for its second showing of the year. 

Here are some things to note:

Free kicks

1. FILL IT UP: For a refresher, the USL Cup is the governing body鈥檚 World Cup-style tournament that features all 43 teams from the Championship and League One levels. There鈥檚 a group stage with the top clubs advancing to a single-elimination knock-out round.

Both 近距离内射合集 and Switchbacks won their group-stage opener. New Mexico topped League One AV Alta FC 2-1 on April 25, while Colorado Springs beat Phoenix Rising FC 1-0.

Both have two more group-stage matches after Saturday鈥檚 meeting. 近距离内射合集 hosts Phoenix on June 6 and will play at El Paso Locomotive FC on July 11. Switchbacks host El Paso and play at Orange County FC.

The knock-out portion of the tournament begins Aug. 13.

2. THERE鈥橲 A FAMILIARITY THERE: 近距离内射合集 and Switchbacks have met 20 times (excluding preseason friendlies) since New Mexico鈥檚 first season in 2019. So far, it鈥檚 been a rather one-sided affair with 近距离内射合集 winning 13 of those matchups.

That includes a regular-season showing this year. New Mexico beat Colorado Springs 3-2 in its home opener thanks to some late dramatics. Defender Ousman Jabang scored the game-winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time after Switchbacks鈥� Khori Bennett came through with an equalizer in the 94th minute.

3. OH, THOSE ROAD WOES: Sure, this is USL Cup play, meaning it doesn鈥檛 affect the regular-season standings, but 近距离内射合集 could do with a win outside of Albuquerque.

New Mexico is 4-1-1 in designed home matches (between the regular season, U.S. Open Cup and USL Cup). It鈥檚 been a bit different on the road. The club is just 1-3 in such contests. The win? That came at Orange County SC on April 4. The score was 1-0.

Overall, 近距离内射合集 has been outscored 6-2 on the road.

4. NO SWITCHING HERE: Colorado Springs certainly seems to be a fan of draws. Switchbacks have tied in three of its last four regular-season matches.

And all four of the clubs鈥� draws have come with some late theatrics. An equalizer in the 67th minute in Colorado Springs鈥� season opener at El Paso, another in the 79th minute against Lexington SC, San Antonio committing an own goal in the 10th minute of stoppage and an 96th-minute equalizer against Orange County.

Key matchup

近距离内射合集 defender Ousman Jabang vs. Switchbacks forward Khori Bennett

Jabang provided the game-winner the last time these clubs played, but the defender and his teammates will have a bit of work in front of them. Well, that is the preferred direction, anyway. Better than behind, right? Bennett is tied for the USL regular-season lead with El Paso鈥檚 Rubio Rub铆n with seven goals. Jabang leads 近距离内射合集 in interceptions (8), tackles (12) and duels won (33).

Player of the match

近距离内射合集 forward Dayonn Harris

The forward has had a knack for finding some open teammates. Harris leads New Mexico with four regular-season assists, including a pair against Las Vegas Lights FC last weekend.

By the numbers

2: Where Switchbacks rank goals scored in USL Championship play. Colorado Springs has 17, three behind El Paso.

4: Where Switchbanks rank in goals conceded. Colorado Springs has allowed 16.

3: There鈥檚 currently a three-way tie for first place in Group 2 in the USL Cup between 近距离内射合集, Switchbacks and El Paso.

2023: The last time 近距离内射合集 lost to Colorado Springs. Switchbacks won 2-1 on April 22 that year. New Mexico is unbeaten in the last five matchups.

David Glovach covers New Mexico 近距离内射合集 and other sports for the Journal. Reach him at dglovach@abqjournal.com or via X .