PHOENIX (November 19, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that midfielder Collin Fernandez would return for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I’m very excited to be back in Phoenix playing in front of the best fans in the league,” Fernandez said. “I can’t wait see everyone in 2019 and to work toward our goal of bringing a cup back to Phoenix.”
Fernandez signed with the club on December 20, 2017, last season and played 1,428 minutes in 21 appearances. He also scored two goals, tallied three assists, and contributed 21 key passes to the club’s historic offensive attack (club record for most goals scored in a season). Fernandez also started in each of the club’s four playoff matches and played in all but five minutes of the playoffs.
In 2014, Fernandez became the fifth homegrown signing in Chicago Fire history and made his MLS debut as a sub in a July 19 match against Columbus Crew. Last season, Fernandez was on loan with Tulsa Roughnecks FC, appearing in 28 matches with a goal and two assists. He also had the club’s second-best passing percentage in the opponent’s half of the field (77.7 percent). In addition to his domestic career, Fernandez has represented the U.S. as a member of the U18 and U20 national team. He has also represented Peru as a member of their U20 national team.
Fernandez becomes the second player officially announced for the 2019 roster.
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 (November 19, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that midfielder Collin Fernandez would return for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I’m very excited to be back in Phoenix playing in front of the best fans in the league,” Fernandez said. “I can’t wait see everyone in 2019 and to work toward our goal of bringing a cup back to Phoenix.”
Fernandez signed with the club on December 20, 2017, last season and played 1,428 minutes in 21 appearances. He also scored two goals, tallied three assists, and contributed 21 key passes to the club’s historic offensive attack (club record for most goals scored in a season). Fernandez also started in each of the club’s four playoff matches and played in all but five minutes of the playoffs.
In 2014, Fernandez became the fifth homegrown signing in Chicago Fire history and made his MLS debut as a sub in a July 19 match against Columbus Crew. Last season, Fernandez was on loan with Tulsa Roughnecks FC, appearing in 28 matches with a goal and two assists. He also had the club’s second-best passing percentage in the opponent’s half of the field (77.7 percent). In addition to his domestic career, Fernandez has represented the U.S. as a member of the U18 and U20 national team. He has also represented Peru as a member of their U20 national team.
Fernandez becomes the second player officially announced for the 2019 roster.
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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