SEATTLE – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks lost to the Seattle Sounders 2 3-2 Wednesday afternoon. Seattle joined the Switchbacks in a three-way tie for second in the United Soccer League Western Conference with 39 points.

“This is an unacceptable loss,” Switchbacks FC coach Steve Trittschuh said. “We played very well in the first half and then conceded goals that were uncharacteristic of us.”

The match started out in typical Switchbacks’ fashion. A perfectly placed heel pass from Luke Vercollone led to an 18th-minute goal from Miguel Gonzalez.

Early in the second half, S2 put one of two new signees into the match. Myron Samuel scored his first of two goals in the 51st minute. Then it was Sergio Mota’s turn in the 78th. In the 89th, it was Samuel again with a goal.

The Switchbacks kept fighting and a great pass by Gonzalez set up an Aaron King goal in the 94th minute.

“It was a very tough result today,” King said. “It’s never easy losing when you have the lead as we did.”

“This was a tough loss away from home,” Gonzalez said. “We have to keep our heads up and keep working to get better. We need to get back on track.”