Energy FC Takes Down Colorado Springs

Danni König scored two goals as OKC Energy FC picked up a 2-1 win over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Saturday afternoon at Sand Creek Stadium. Energy FC (1-0-1) got its first win of the season as the Switchbacks fell to 0-2-0.

König's first goal of the season came in the 35th minute after Chuy Sanchez's initial shot hit the crossbar, hit the line without going across and König was there to put home the rebound. Energy FC out-shot the Switchbacks 9-2 in the opening frame and took the 1-0 lead in the locker room at halftime.

A bevy of cards issued in the 56th and 57th minutes turned the tide of the contest as Jordan Burt received his second yellow card of the match and was sent off. With the Switchbacks a man down, Mike Seth capitalized on a defensive lapse to even the score at 1-1 in the 68th minute.

König has several additional opportunities to find the back of the net during the contest, including three chances in the final 15 minutes. With just one minute remaining in stoppage time, Michael Thomas' header found König's foot for his second goal of the match and secured the 2-1 win for Energy FC.

Evan Newton made just one save on the afternoon, while Switchbacks FC goalkeeper Samir Badr had six. Energy FC out-shot Colorado Springs 17-8 for the match.

Energy FC returns to action on Saturday, April 18 against the Seattle Sounders 2 in the home opener at the newly renovated Taft Stadium.