COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC announced on Friday it had acquired goalkeeper Abraham Romero on loan from Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer for the 2025 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Romero was acquired by the Crew last August from Los Angeles FC, and recorded shutouts in each of his two appearances for the side in the MLS regular season. The California native also brings prior USL Championship experience, making 149 saves in 49 appearances across stints with the LA Galaxy II, Orange County SC and Las Vegas Lights.

“Very excited to be joining the defending USL champions this year, I’m sure this is gonna be another great year for the Switchbacks, can’t wait to see how much better this already great group of footballers can become,” said Romero. “Hope to see the fans show out at Weidner Field every home match and really make this our fortress.”

Romero joined the LA Galaxy’s youth academy in 2012 at the age of 13 before moving to Liga MX’s C.F. Pachuca in 2016, where he initially joined the club’s U-20 team. During his time with Pachuca's youth squad, Romero made 60 appearances and had 12 clean sheets. His performance earned him a call-up to Pachuca’s first team, where he featured during the Copa MX 2017-18 and the 2018-19 Apertura and Clausura campaigns. Romero also earned a place in Los Tuzos' squad for their participation in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup.

After his time with Pachuca, Romero returned to the U.S. to further his career. He played for LA Galaxy II from 2019 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in the USL Championship. Romero then played for Orange County SC in 2021, making nine appearances as the side claimed the USL Championship title, and Las Vegas Lights FC on loan from Los Angeles FC in 2022. He then competed for LAFC II in MLS NEXT Pro before his move to Columbus.

“We are delighted to welcome Abraham to the organization,” said Switchbacks Sporting Director Stephen Hogan. “We believe there are two number ones in the building now, and I think that competition will push both of our goalkeepers to higher levels.”