Phoenix Rising FC has signed defender Juan Carlos Azocar.
Azocar scored two goals in 11 matches for Urartu before joining USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC in 2020. He scored one goal for RGV in just 126 minutes of action during the shortened 2020 season. Azocar netted another six goals in 27 matches for the Toros the following season. Azocar enjoyed a breakout season at Oakland in 2022, scoring 10 goals in 35 matches.