El Paso Locomotive FC and Colorado Springs Switchbacks played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their USL Championship fixture at Southwest University Park on March 9, 2025. The match was a tale of two halves, with both teams showing resilience to share the points. Colorado Springs struck first, taking an early lead that they held until halftime. El Paso responded strongly after the break, scoring twice to turn the game on its head and take a 2-1 lead. However, the Switchbacks showed great character to find a late equalizer, ensuring the points were split. The result leaves both teams with a point from their opening match, a fair reflection of a competitive encounter where neither side deserved to lose.