PHOENIX (December 25, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it had signed defender A.J. Cochran for the 2019 season pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I am extremely excited to be a part of such an amazing organization and help bring more trophies to the club and Phoenix Rising fans,” Cochran said.
Cochran spent his 2018 with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. He played 2,697 minutes in 30 appearances and led the club in blocks, tackles won, duels won, and aerial duels won. He also notched 17 key passes and two assists in attack. Cochran served as the captain for the club in their inaugural season.
The defender’s professional career began after he was the 16th overall selection in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo. He made his professional debut on April 5, 2014. After spending the 2014 and 2015 seasons with the Dynamo, Cochran spent his next two professional seasons (2016 and 2017) with USL Championship side Saint Louis FC.
With the addition of Cochran, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 18 players for the 2019 season.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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PHOENIX (December 25, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it had signed defender A.J. Cochran for the 2019 season pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I am extremely excited to be a part of such an amazing organization and help bring more trophies to the club and Phoenix Rising fans,” Cochran said.
Cochran spent his 2018 with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. He played 2,697 minutes in 30 appearances and led the club in blocks, tackles won, duels won, and aerial duels won. He also notched 17 key passes and two assists in attack. Cochran served as the captain for the club in their inaugural season.
The defender’s professional career began after he was the 16th overall selection in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo. He made his professional debut on April 5, 2014. After spending the 2014 and 2015 seasons with the Dynamo, Cochran spent his next two professional seasons (2016 and 2017) with USL Championship side Saint Louis FC.
With the addition of Cochran, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 18 players for the 2019 season.
âââââââAbout Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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