Overview:
Sadam Masereka enters the professional ranks following a standout senior season at Maryland University, earning 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-North Region First Team, All-Big Ten First Team, and Big Ten offensive player of the week honors.
USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club signed Ugandan forward Sadam Masereka.
The 21-year-old signed a multi-year contract covering the 2026 and 2027 USL Championship seasons.
Internationally, Masereka has represented Uganda at the U-20 and U-23 national team levels.
“I am excited to start my professional career with the Switchbacks. I can’t wait to play and meet the fans,” remarked Masereka.
Masereka comes to the Switchbacks after he was drafted in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas SC, being picked in the 2nd round, 34th overall.
He enters the professional ranks following a standout senior season at Maryland University, earning 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-North Region First Team, All-Big Ten First Team, and Big Ten offensive player of the week honors.
A dynamic attacking presence, he produced key performances against nationally ranked opponents and in the NCAA Tournament, finishing his two seasons with the Terrapins with 39 appearances, 13 goals, and seven assists.
Before Maryland, Masereka excelled at Lindsey Wilson College, where he logged 3,025 minutes, scored 22 goals, and added seven assists, while helping lead the program to Mid-South Conference titles and earning First Team All-American recognition.
“Sadam is an extremely driven, intelligent, and intrinsically motivated character. He has done very well to rise through the ranks in college soccer from Lindsey Wilson to Maryland,” said Technical Director, Alan McCann.
“He will add more danger and threat to our attack as a winger, and we are looking forward to him putting his stamp on the league.” McCann added.
The Switchbacks also signed Adrien Perez, Khori Bennett, Dane Valenti and Aaron Pondeca (academy contracts).
Colorado Springs Switchbacks was founded on 5th December 2013. They host their home matches at the 8000 seater Weidner Field Colorado Springs, in Colorado city.
The club is owned by Weidner Apartment Homes with Brad Estes as president.
Profile:
Profile:
- Full Names: Sadam Masereka
- Date of Birth:9th September 2004
- Place of Birth: Kasese District
Parents:
- Father: Muhammad “Simon” Kule
- Mother: Mariam Biira
Education:
- Elementary: Kasese Primary, Kasese Muslim and Infant Preparatory School
- Secondary Level: Lugazi Homeland Secondary School (S.1-S2), Buddo SSS (S3-S6)
Playing Positions: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Achievements:
- Kasese District Champions
- Nsangi Zone Football Champions with Buddo SSS
- Wakiso District Silver Medalist with Buddo SSS
- Copa Coca Cola – Gold Medalist with Buddo SSS
- East Africa (FEASSSA) Football Gold Medalist with Buddo SSS
- Wakiso District top scorer – 7 Goals and 5 Assists
- *Club football with Nyamityobora, BUL, SC Villa
- Height: 5’9″
- Age: 21
- Previous Club: University of Maryland
