AUSTIN AZTEX AT COLORADO SPRINGS
Wh en: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Rec cords: Aztex, 9-13-3, 30 points; Switchbacks FC, 13- -9-3, 42 points. Live e stream: www.austinaztex.com
Abo out Austin: After winning their home finale 2-1 over Seattle, thee Aztex close the season with three games on the road where h they are 3-8. They are 10th in the Western Conference. ... Fourteen games have been decided by one goal; the Aztex are 6-8 in those. ... Austin has allowed 33 goals in 30 matches; only six teams have given up fewer. ... Romain Gall, the promising 20-yearold on loan from Major League Soccer’s Columbus, has looked more dangerous lately and notched a goal and an assist against Seattle.
About Colorado Springs: The Switchbacks, in a three-way tie for second in the Western Conference, have nailed down a playoff spot. They lost both games in Austin but beat the Aztex 2-0 at home July 3. ... Luke Vercollone (12 goals, nine assists, 33 points) and Miguel Gonzalez (10-6-26) headline a potent offffffense that’s averaging nearly two goals per game.
Help from above: The Aztex announced Tuesday they have received defender Sergio Campbell on loan from Columbus. A first-round pick in the 2015 MLS Super Draft, the 6-foot-4 Campbell is returning from international duty with Jamaica, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be available for this match. Campbell, who played collegiately at U Conn, is the fourth player the Crew SC have loaned to Austin.