"When we have time to reflect we should be really proud of what we've done and what they've done. Just the beginning..." says coach Khano Smith

Colorado Springs were dominant from the opening kick, seizing a historic title in front of their faithful Weidner Field

No matter what happens, on Saturday there will be a team lifting the USL Championship title for the first time as the Colorado Springs Switchbacks host expansion side Rhode Island FC on CBS at noon. Two teams who turned around their form midseason were sides that no one expected to make the final but thanks to their abilities to hang around in matches and score opportunistic goals,