Switchbacks sign MLS defender Oskar Argen while preparing for Sacramento match

Hugh Johnson, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Updated ·1 min read

Apr. 14—The Colorado Springs Switchbacks acquired a new player as the club's Saturday contest against Sacramento Republic FC looms.

Thursday, Colorado Springs announced it had acquired defender Oskar Årgen via loan from the Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes.

Årgen, a 24-year-old Swedish native who played at Clemson, was drafted 13th by San Jose in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Årgen made three appearances for San Jose in 2022, playing 250 minutes and recording a duel percentage of 83.3%, according to the Switchbacks.

"I'm thrilled for the opportunity to come here and be a part of this club," Årgen told Switchbacks personnel. "I'm looking forward to getting on the field and winning soccer games with the Switchbacks."

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Game preview

The next game Colorado Springs seeks to win will be Saturday's match at Sacramento. It'll be a late one with kickoff not scheduled until 9 p.m.