
PHOENIX (February 14, 2019) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it had signed 23-year-old forward Ben Spencer for the 2019 season. Spencer has spent the last week and a half as a trialist with the club including a goal scored against MLS side New York Red Bulls in a preseason friendly on February 10th.
"I'm really excited to join Phoenix Rising. I saw what the club was able to accomplish last season and I am hoping to achieve that and more with the team this season. The fan base is incredible and I can’t wait to play in front of them. This is a club with big ambitions and I am thrilled to be a part of it," Spencer said.
Spencer most recently spent time in the Toronto FC organization, logging five appearances with the MLS side and 19 with its USL Championship counterpart Toronto FC II. Spencer recorded two assists during his stint with Toronto FC while notching one goal and three assists with Toronto FC II.
Spencer has represented the United States men’s national team at the U-18, U-20 and U-23 levels.
With the addition of Spencer, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 22 players for the 2019 season.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history and currently the defending USL Western Conference Champions. 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 (February 14, 2019) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it had signed 23-year-old forward Ben Spencer for the 2019 season. Spencer has spent the last week and a half as a trialist with the club including a goal scored against MLS side New York Red Bulls in a preseason friendly on February 10th.
“I’m really excited to join Phoenix Rising. I saw what the club was able to accomplish last season and I am hoping to achieve that and more with the team this season. The fan base is incredible and I can’t wait to play in front of them. This is a club with big ambitions and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” Spencer said.
Spencer most recently spent time in the Toronto FC organization, logging five appearances with the MLS side and 19 with its USL Championship counterpart Toronto FC II. Spencer recorded two assists during his stint with Toronto FC while notching one goal and three assists with Toronto FC II.
Spencer has represented the United States men’s national team at the U-18, U-20 and U-23 levels.
With the addition of Spencer, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 22 players for the 2019 season.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history and currently the defending USL Western Conference Champions. 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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