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Sydra Swomger, 10,  with the Kilted Hooligans, is surrounded by blue smoke as she makes noise with a horn after the Switchbacks score a goal during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchbacks forward Hadji Barry (10) clashes with New Mexico United goalkeeper Alex Tambakis (1) during the second half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchbacks defender Michael Edwards (34) battles for the ball with New Mexico United midfielder Amando Moreno (10) during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchbacks forward Austin Dewing (3) battles for the ball with New Mexico United defender Austin Yearwood (3) during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Annie Coffman reacts as the Switchbacks take the field during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021.(Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback defender Matt Mahoney (5) battles for the ball with New Mexico United during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback forward Michee Ngalina (11) battles for the ball with New Mexico United defender Austin Yearwood (3) during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Chris Earley takes a pause on the drums after the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback forward Michee Ngalina (11) reacts after a play during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Fireworks light up after the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback midfielder Zach Zandi (8) reacts after a play with New Mexico United defender Harry Swartz (33) during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback midfielder Beverly Makangila (16) reacts after a play during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback midfielder Beverly Makangila (16) gains possession of the ball during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback forward Michee Ngalina (11) gains possession of the ball during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback Lamar Batista (14) reacts after a play with New Mexico United defender Harry Swartz (33) during the first half of the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Ziggy the mountain goat reacts with the crowd during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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Switchback forward Michee Ngalina (11) battles for the ball with New Mexico United midfielder Andrew Tinari (20) during the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC home game against New Mexico United during opening night at the new downtown stadium, Weidner Field, in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Switchbacks lost the game to New Mexico United by a score of 3 to 1. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

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