Phoenix Rising defender John Stenberg fell ill just before the team took to the pitch in the USL Championship Final. Despite only practicing once in the week leading up to the game, he scored the game-tying goal at the last minute, ultimately helping Rising capture its first championship. It marked the beginning of a long journey for Stenberg, who was diagnosed with Valley Fever and had to recover indoors before returning to captain the 2024 squad. This is his story.
Watch: A Stenberg Story
