(PHOENIX) April 24, 2017 – Today, Phoenix Rising Football Club announced an international search for a new head coach. The news was a result of current Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations, Frank Yallop, resigning from his position to rejoin his family in northern California. Yallop will aid Phoenix Rising FC as a consulting member of its international search committee focused on finding the best new head coach to help continue the team’s early success and build soccer operations for likely expansion into MLS.
“Helping set the stage for success at Phoenix Rising FC has been among the most enjoyable accomplishments in my career,” said Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations Frank Yallop. “The timing is perfect here for me to step aside and move back home with my family. I want to thank our talented players for believing in our vision, and our extremely dedicated ownership group. I believe there is no other club better positioned for expansion to MLS.”
Yallop – a highly celebrated professional soccer coach who managed and played with the Canadian Men’s National team, was MLS “Coach of the Year” and a “Supporters Shield” winner, led the San Jose Earthquakes to two MLS titles and brought David Beckham to the LA Galaxy as its head coach – commuted to Phoenix for the past 18 months to assist Phoenix Rising FC with development of its soccer operations and MLS Expansion Franchise bid.
“Frank is a wonderful human being and extremely experienced head coach,” said Phoenix Rising FC Governor Berke Bakay. "We are incredibly grateful for his leadership during the vital initial development of our soccer organization and his ongoing commitment to help us find an experienced head coach. We are saddened to see Frank leave our organization, but respect his decision to reunite with his family.”
Yallop is transitioning coaching responsibilities to Assistant Coach, Rick Schantz, who will lead the team on an interim basis with the assistance of the additional coaching staff. Schantz is a highly respected member of Arizona’s soccer community having served as Head Coach of FC Tucson and has been a key leader of the state’s youth soccer development program in southern Arizona. Phoenix Rising FC is off to a strong start for the 2017 season having won its last two matches in a row topping LA Galaxy II and Swope Park Rangers.
Phoenix Rising FC’s next home match is Saturday, May 6, against Reno 1868 FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Tickets for the match are on sale and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com, and the match will be televised live in English and Spanish on YurView Arizona Cox channels 7 and 1007 (for High Definition) and YouTube.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Major League Soccer (MLS) recently announced Phoenix Rising FC as among 12 applicants being considered for a MLS Expansion Franchise. Phoenix Rising FC played its inaugural match on March 25, 2017 before a sold-out, standing room only crowd in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale. For more information about the club, visit the team's website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets or single-game tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.
For downloadable Phoenix Rising FC stadium, player and fan images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ufacfnwbrywu6on/AACEiWEFhMzJOCvj54fYCRFCa?dl=0
About the USL
The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.
In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.
A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
(PHOENIX) April 24, 2017 – Today, Phoenix Rising Football Club announced an international search for a new head coach. The news was a result of current Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations, Frank Yallop, resigning from his position to rejoin his family in northern California. Yallop will aid Phoenix Rising FC as a consulting member of its international search committee focused on finding the best new head coach to help continue the team’s early success and build soccer operations for likely expansion into MLS.
“Helping set the stage for success at Phoenix Rising FC has been among the most enjoyable accomplishments in my career,” said Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations Frank Yallop. “The timing is perfect here for me to step aside and move back home with my family. I want to thank our talented players for believing in our vision, and our extremely dedicated ownership group. I believe there is no other club better positioned for expansion to MLS.”
Yallop – a highly celebrated professional soccer coach who managed and played with the Canadian Men’s National team, was MLS “Coach of the Year” and a “Supporters Shield” winner, led the San Jose Earthquakes to two MLS titles and brought David Beckham to the LA Galaxy as its head coach – commuted to Phoenix for the past 18 months to assist Phoenix Rising FC with development of its soccer operations and MLS Expansion Franchise bid.
“Frank is a wonderful human being and extremely experienced head coach,” said Phoenix Rising FC Governor Berke Bakay. “We are incredibly grateful for his leadership during the vital initial development of our soccer organization and his ongoing commitment to help us find an experienced head coach. We are saddened to see Frank leave our organization, but respect his decision to reunite with his family.”
Yallop is transitioning coaching responsibilities to Assistant Coach, Rick Schantz, who will lead the team on an interim basis with the assistance of the additional coaching staff. Schantz is a highly respected member of Arizona’s soccer community having served as Head Coach of FC Tucson and has been a key leader of the state’s youth soccer development program in southern Arizona. Phoenix Rising FC is off to a strong start for the 2017 season having won its last two matches in a row topping LA Galaxy II and Swope Park Rangers.
Phoenix Rising FC’s next home match is Saturday, May 6, against Reno 1868 FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Tickets for the match are on sale and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com, and the match will be televised live in English and Spanish on YurView Arizona Cox channels 7 and 1007 (for High Definition) and YouTube.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Major League Soccer (MLS) recently announced Phoenix Rising FC as among 12 applicants being considered for a MLS Expansion Franchise. Phoenix Rising FC played its inaugural match on March 25, 2017 before a sold-out, standing room only crowd in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale. For more information about the club, visit the team’s website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets or single-game tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.
For downloadable Phoenix Rising FC stadium, player and fan images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ufacfnwbrywu6on/AACEiWEFhMzJOCvj54fYCRFCa?dl=0
About the USL
The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.
In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.
A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
