COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced on Friday the club had acquired midfielder Cole Mrowka on loan from the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer for the remainder of the 2024 USL Championship season. The move is pending league and federation approval.

"I’m very excited for this opportunity to join the Switchbacks," said Mrowka. "Looking forward to meeting all the fans and continuing the push for playoffs!”

The 18-year-old came through the Crew Academy, competing for the club’s U-17s at the 2023 Generation Adidas Cup. He made his debut for the club’s reserve side Columbus Crew 2 in MLS NEXT Pro in on August 14, 2023 before signing as a Homegrown Player with the Crew this offseason. Mrowka has recorded five goals and seven assists in 34 appearances for Crew 2 and made his MLS debut this past May against Club de Foot Montreal.

“We are delighted to have Cole join us for the remainder of the season. This was the natural next step in his career, " said Sporting Director Stephen Hogan. “He has done very well in MLS NEXT Pro, and both clubs want to see him do well at the USL Championship level. His ability to make smart, quick decisions on the ball made it easy for us to add him to our midfield core.”