T2 close out a two-game homestand when they play host to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Merlo Field on Sunday, June 17. Beginning at 2 p.m. (Pacific), the June 16 match will be streamed live on ESPN+. To watch Sunday’s match, click here.
Keep it moving
T2 enter Sunday’s contest against Switchbacks FC following a 1-0 loss to OKC Energy FC at Providence Park on June 13. Portland ranks tied for third in the USL in goals scored (25), and leads the league in shutouts. T2 is 4-2-0 (1-1-0 at Merlo Field) in six contests in Portland this season.
T2 firsts
Goalkeeper Austin Pack made his USL debut, while defender Marco Farfan, on loan from the Portland Timbers, made his 2018 USL debut in 90 minutes of action.
T2 Team Leaders
Goals: Foster Langsdorf (6)
Assists: Four players tied (2)
Chances Created: Eryk Williamson (17)
Shutouts: Kendall McIntosh (4)
Saves: Kendall McIntosh (23)
Scouting Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC enter Sunday’s match following a 1-0 loss to Swope Park Rangers at Weidner Field on June 9, which extended a two-match losing streak. Switchbacks FC have a 1-6-0 record in seven matches on the road this season. In the first meeting between the two clubs this season, Switchbacks FC fell 1-0 at home to T2 on March 24. Colorado Springs have scored 14 goals this season, and rank tied for fourth in the USL with six shutouts. Defender Josh Suggs ranks third overall in the USL with 40 chances created. Seven different players have tallied a goal for Colorado Springs this season.
Switchbacks FC Team Leaders
Goals: Luke Vercollone (4)
Assists: Shane Malcolm, Josh Suggs (2)
Chances Created: Josh Suggs (40)
Shutouts: Steward Ceus, Moise Pouaty (2)
Saves: Moise Pouaty (18)
Streaming Changes: matches now stream on ESPN+
As part of the USL's new broadcast deal with ESPN, all league matches will now be streamed live on ESPN+, which is ESPN's new subscription-based, direct-to-consumer streaming platform. All T2 matches will now stream live on ESPN+ for those residing in the United States; international viewers can still stream matches live via YouTube.
ESPN+ is viewable online, the ESPN app or across a variety of mobile and connected living room devices, including Amazon's Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and more.
For more information and a FAQ on ESPN+, click here.
