Match Preview

PHOENIX, AZ (March 31, 2018) — Following a statement win in its home opener, Phoenix Rising FC (1-0-1) goes back on the road to square off against Reno 1868 FC (0-1-1) on Saturday. Kick off is scheduled for 4 p.m. local time and fans can watch the match on Yurview Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 in Phoenix and 7&1007 in Tucson. They can also stream the match on www.phxrisingfc.com.

"We must keep on working hard," said Phoenix Rising head coach Patrice Carteron. "Because even if the final score was a positive we want to control the game the whole way. There are always improvements to be made. We know that in soccer everything is a matter of spirit. I just want all of the players to understand this and make sure they are giving their best from one week to the next. We need to get better from game to game and know we still have a lot of work to do."

Phoenix Rising's offense has been rolling just two matches into the season. The club's five goals is a record for most goals scored in the first two matches of the season. And the team's five assists is also a record for most assist over any two-match stretch.

Chris Cortez, who scored a hat trick in the home opener, moved to second on the club's career scoring list (15 goals), surpassing Jason Johnson (13). And Solomon Asante became just the third player in club history to score a goal in each of his first two matches. If he scores this weekend he would become the first player in club history to score a goal in each of his first three matches.

There isn't a long history between the two clubs as Reno 1868 FC joined the league last season. But Reno is unbeaten in the only two matches the clubs have played. In their first-ever meeting, Phoenix Rising fell 4-0 on May 6, 2017. In their second meeting, the clubs battled to a 0-0 draw.

Game 3 – Phoenix Rising FC at Reno 1868 FC

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2018
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. local time
Stadium: Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nev.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 1-0-1,  3 pts
Reno 1868 FC: 0-1-1, 1 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 0-1-1 all time.

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PHOENIX, AZ (March 31, 2018) — Following a statement win in its home opener, Phoenix Rising FC (1-0-1) goes back on the road to square off against Reno 1868 FC (0-1-1) on Saturday. Kick off is scheduled for 4 p.m. local time and fans can watch the match on Yurview Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 in Phoenix and 7&1007 in Tucson. They can also stream the match on www.phxrisingfc.com.

“We must keep on working hard,” said Phoenix Rising head coach Patrice Carteron. “Because even if the final score was a positive we want to control the game the whole way. There are always improvements to be made. We know that in soccer everything is a matter of spirit. I just want all of the players to understand this and make sure they are giving their best from one week to the next. We need to get better from game to game and know we still have a lot of work to do.”

Phoenix Rising’s offense has been rolling just two matches into the season. The club’s five goals is a record for most goals scored in the first two matches of the season. And the team’s five assists is also a record for most assist over any two-match stretch.

Chris Cortez, who scored a hat trick in the home opener, moved to second on the club’s career scoring list (15 goals), surpassing Jason Johnson (13). And Solomon Asante became just the third player in club history to score a goal in each of his first two matches. If he scores this weekend he would become the first player in club history to score a goal in each of his first three matches.

There isn’t a long history between the two clubs as Reno 1868 FC joined the league last season. But Reno is unbeaten in the only two matches the clubs have played. In their first-ever meeting, Phoenix Rising fell 4-0 on May 6, 2017. In their second meeting, the clubs battled to a 0-0 draw.

Game 3 – Phoenix Rising FC at Reno 1868 FC

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2018
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. local time
Stadium: Greater Nevada Field (Reno, Nev.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 1-0-1,  3 pts
Reno 1868 FC: 0-1-1, 1 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 0-1-1 all time.

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PHOENIX, AZ (March 23, 2018) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-0-1) is set for its home opener on Saturday against OKC Energy FC (1-0-0). The match will kickoff at 7 p.m. with gates opening for the fans at 6:00 p.m. The first 3,000 fans will receive an Equality Health schedule magnet.

"I want our fans to push us," said Phoenix Rising head coach Patrice Carteron. "OKC is a very good team so we need everyone to help us get those three points on Saturday. "

Added goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski: "It's great to have the supporters behind your back. You want to get a result for them because ultimately they're here supporting us and we want to give back to them."

This will be the 10th meeting between the clubs with OKC having a slight 4-3-2 edge in the series. Last season the clubs split their season series with each team winning at home. In Phoenix Rising FC's win on May 13, 2016, Shaun Wright-Phillips scored the game-winning goal with the last kick of the match in extra time.

Phoenix Rising opened the 2018 season at Orange County last weekend with a 1-1 draw. USL Team of the Week Honorable mention Solomon Asante scored the club's lone goal, just 11 minutes into the season. It was the fastest first goal of the season in club history.

OKC Energy FC comes off a 1-0 win against its rival Tulsa Roughnecks FC. FC Dallas loanee Francis Atuahene scored the match's lone goal.

Fans who cannot attend the match can watch it on YurView Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 (Phoenix) and 7&1007 (Tucson) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also listen to a Spanish broadcast of the match on El Patron 93.7 FM & 1230 AM.

Game 2 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. AST
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 0-0-1, 1 pts
OKC Energy FC: 3-0-0, 3 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 3-4-2 all time.

               

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PHOENIX, AZ (March 23, 2018) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-0-1) is set for its home opener on Saturday against OKC Energy FC (1-0-0). The match will kickoff at 7 p.m. with gates opening for the fans at 6:00 p.m. The first 3,000 fans will receive an Equality Health schedule magnet.

“I want our fans to push us,” said Phoenix Rising head coach Patrice Carteron. “OKC is a very good team so we need everyone to help us get those three points on Saturday. “

Added goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski: “It’s great to have the supporters behind your back. You want to get a result for them because ultimately they’re here supporting us and we want to give back to them.”

This will be the 10th meeting between the clubs with OKC having a slight 4-3-2 edge in the series. Last season the clubs split their season series with each team winning at home. In Phoenix Rising FC’s win on May 13, 2016, Shaun Wright-Phillips scored the game-winning goal with the last kick of the match in extra time.

Phoenix Rising opened the 2018 season at Orange County last weekend with a 1-1 draw. USL Team of the Week Honorable mention Solomon Asante scored the club’s lone goal, just 11 minutes into the season. It was the fastest first goal of the season in club history.

OKC Energy FC comes off a 1-0 win against its rival Tulsa Roughnecks FC. FC Dallas loanee Francis Atuahene scored the match’s lone goal.

Fans who cannot attend the match can watch it on YurView Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 (Phoenix) and 7&1007 (Tucson) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also listen to a Spanish broadcast of the match on El Patron 93.7 FM & 1230 AM.

Game 2 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. AST
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 0-0-1, 1 pts
OKC Energy FC: 3-0-0, 3 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 3-4-2 all time.

               

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PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2018) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-0-0) begins its 2018 campaign with a road trip to Irvine, California, for a match with Orange County Soccer Club (0-0-0) this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch the match on YurView Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 (Phoenix) and 7&1007 (Tucson) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fan can also listen to a Spanish broadcast of the match on El Patron 93.7 FM & 1230 AM.

Phoenix Rising will meet Orange County for the 15th time in club history and holds a 6-4-4 edge in the series. Rising FC is also riding a six-match unbeaten streak in the series, going 2-0-4 in that stretch.

The club comes off its busiest preseason ever, squaring off against five Major League Soccer teams before traveling to Quito, Ecuador, for a match with Liga Deportiva Universitaria.

“We have been playing hard from the first day,” said Phoenix Rising FC head coach Patrice Carteron. “Everything is different when you can work with your players for many weeks like we did. I’m really happy with preseason and like I told the players, there was a time for preparation and now it’s time for competition.”

Last season, Phoenix Rising and Orange County drew in all three of their matches. Two of those draws required late-match equalizers. On July 8, Didier Drogba stunned Orange County with a 20-plus yard free kick equalizer to steal a road point in a 1-1 draw. Over a month later, on August 18, OC’s Sola Abolaji provided the late-match heroics in a 1-1 to give the home side a point.

Game 1 – Phoenix Rising FC at Orange County SC

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. AST
Stadium: Champions Stadium (Irvine, Calif.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 0-0-0, 0 pts
Orange County SC: 0-0-0, 0 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 6-4-4 all time.

                      

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PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2018) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-0-0) begins its 2018 campaign with a road trip to Irvine, California, for a match with Orange County Soccer Club (0-0-0) this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch the match on YurView Arizona, Cox channels 4&1004 (Phoenix) and 7&1007 (Tucson) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fan can also listen to a Spanish broadcast of the match on El Patron 93.7 FM & 1230 AM.

Phoenix Rising will meet Orange County for the 15th time in club history and holds a 6-4-4 edge in the series. Rising FC is also riding a six-match unbeaten streak in the series, going 2-0-4 in that stretch.

The club comes off its busiest preseason ever, squaring off against five Major League Soccer teams before traveling to Quito, Ecuador, for a match with Liga Deportiva Universitaria.

“We have been playing hard from the first day,” said Phoenix Rising FC head coach Patrice Carteron. “Everything is different when you can work with your players for many weeks like we did. I’m really happy with preseason and like I told the players, there was a time for preparation and now it’s time for competition.”

Last season, Phoenix Rising and Orange County drew in all three of their matches. Two of those draws required late-match equalizers. On July 8, Didier Drogba stunned Orange County with a 20-plus yard free kick equalizer to steal a road point in a 1-1 draw. Over a month later, on August 18, OC’s Sola Abolaji provided the late-match heroics in a 1-1 to give the home side a point.

Game 1 – Phoenix Rising FC at Orange County SC

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. AST
Stadium: Champions Stadium (Irvine, Calif.)
Phoenix Rising FC: 0-0-0, 0 pts
Orange County SC: 0-0-0, 0 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 6-4-4 all time.

                      

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PHOENIX (October 13, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC will host Portland Timbers 2 in its regular-season finale on Saturday, its final tuneup before the club begins its first-ever playoff run.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC will finish its franchise-best campaign with a rematch against Timbers 2. When the clubs last met in late September, Phoenix Rising defeated Portland on the road 2-0, a victory that clinched the franchise’s first-ever playoff spot.

Phoenix Rising entered the final weekend of the season in fifth place in the Western Conference. But, the team will need to overcome a three-point deficit and goal difference tiebreaker to move into the conference’s top four and secure a home first-round playoff match.

The club has been on fire lately, winners of seven of its last eight, including each of its last two against Tulsa Roughnecks FC, 4-3, and Rio Grande Valley FC, 2-0.

Forward Jason Johnson has scored five goals in the team’s last five games, while Didier Drogba has scored twice and took a free kick that led to an own goal in the last couple matches.

Portland Timbers 2 meanwhile, will finish the 2017 season in last place regardless of Saturday’s result. The team has lost its last two matches after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on September 30.

Rising FC’s win over Timbers 2 last month was the club’s first victory over Portland ever. Phoenix Rising is 1-4-1 all-time against Timbers 2.

 

Game 32 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Portland Timbers 2

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 16-8-7 (55 points)
Portland Timbers 2: 3-22-6 (15 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 1-4-1 all-time against Portland Timbers 2

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PHOENIX (October 13, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC will host Portland Timbers 2 in its regular-season finale on Saturday, its final tuneup before the club begins its first-ever playoff run.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC will finish its franchise-best campaign with a rematch against Timbers 2. When the clubs last met in late September, Phoenix Rising defeated Portland on the road 2-0, a victory that clinched the franchise’s first-ever playoff spot.

Phoenix Rising entered the final weekend of the season in fifth place in the Western Conference. But, the team will need to overcome a three-point deficit and goal difference tiebreaker to move into the conference’s top four and secure a home first-round playoff match.

The club has been on fire lately, winners of seven of its last eight, including each of its last two against Tulsa Roughnecks FC, 4-3, and Rio Grande Valley FC, 2-0.

Forward Jason Johnson has scored five goals in the team’s last five games, while Didier Drogba has scored twice and took a free kick that led to an own goal in the last couple matches.

Portland Timbers 2 meanwhile, will finish the 2017 season in last place regardless of Saturday’s result. The team has lost its last two matches after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on September 30.

Rising FC’s win over Timbers 2 last month was the club’s first victory over Portland ever. Phoenix Rising is 1-4-1 all-time against Timbers 2.

 

Game 32 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Portland Timbers 2

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 16-8-7 (55 points)
Portland Timbers 2: 3-22-6 (15 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 1-4-1 all-time against Portland Timbers 2

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PHOENIX (October 6, 2017) – Postseason-bound Phoenix Rising FC draws one step closer to the end of the 2017 regular season on Saturday, when the club hosts Rio Grande Valley FC Toros as it continues to jockey for playoff positioning.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising enters its second-to-last match of the regular season still battling for a spot in the USL Western Conference’s Top 4. Rising  FC currently sit three points behind a trio of teams for a top four place and guaranteed first-round home playoff game.

Phoenix Rising got back to winning ways its last time out, coming from behind to knock off Tulsa Roughnecks FC 4-3. The club was trailing 2-0 within the opening 12 minutes, but dug out of the early hole thanks to braces from top scorers Didier Drogba and Jason Johnson last Wednesday.

The win also guaranteed that the club would finish no lower than fifth place in the standings. The team’s previous best-ever finish in the standings came in 2014 when it ended the season in ninth place.

Saturday’s opponents, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, have already been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting eight points adrift from the top eight with just two matches remaining. 2017 has been a steep drop off for the South Texas club after it finished second in the Western Conference last year.

The Toros drew their last game, a 2-2 result with Swope Park Rangers, snapping a two-game winning streak. The team has gone 2-2-1 over its last five matches overall.

Rio Grande Valley is led by Kyle Murphy offensively. Murphy has a team-high seven goals this season. Justin Bilyeu is the Toros leader in assists with eight.

Phoenix Rising and Rio Grande Valley have met just once this season, a 1-1 draw at the Toros’ H-E-B Park back on August 12, when Rio Grande Valley scored a late equalizer against a 10-man Rising FC squad.

Both all-time matches between the two clubs have ended in 1-1 draws. Saturday will be the first time Rio Grande Valley will visit Phoenix Rising ever.

Game 31 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 15-8-7 (52 points)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros: 9-13-8 (35 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 0-0-2 all-time against Rio Grande Valley FC

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PHOENIX (October 6, 2017) – Postseason-bound Phoenix Rising FC draws one step closer to the end of the 2017 regular season on Saturday, when the club hosts Rio Grande Valley FC Toros as it continues to jockey for playoff positioning.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising enters its second-to-last match of the regular season still battling for a spot in the USL Western Conference’s Top 4. Rising  FC currently sit three points behind a trio of teams for a top four place and guaranteed first-round home playoff game.

Phoenix Rising got back to winning ways its last time out, coming from behind to knock off Tulsa Roughnecks FC 4-3. The club was trailing 2-0 within the opening 12 minutes, but dug out of the early hole thanks to braces from top scorers Didier Drogba and Jason Johnson last Wednesday.

The win also guaranteed that the club would finish no lower than fifth place in the standings. The team’s previous best-ever finish in the standings came in 2014 when it ended the season in ninth place.

Saturday’s opponents, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, have already been eliminated from playoff contention, sitting eight points adrift from the top eight with just two matches remaining. 2017 has been a steep drop off for the South Texas club after it finished second in the Western Conference last year.

The Toros drew their last game, a 2-2 result with Swope Park Rangers, snapping a two-game winning streak. The team has gone 2-2-1 over its last five matches overall.

Rio Grande Valley is led by Kyle Murphy offensively. Murphy has a team-high seven goals this season. Justin Bilyeu is the Toros leader in assists with eight.

Phoenix Rising and Rio Grande Valley have met just once this season, a 1-1 draw at the Toros’ H-E-B Park back on August 12, when Rio Grande Valley scored a late equalizer against a 10-man Rising FC squad.

Both all-time matches between the two clubs have ended in 1-1 draws. Saturday will be the first time Rio Grande Valley will visit Phoenix Rising ever.

Game 31 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 15-8-7 (52 points)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros: 9-13-8 (35 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 0-0-2 all-time against Rio Grande Valley FC

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PHOENIX (October 3, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC return home from a successful four-match road trip this Wednesday to face Tulsa Roughnecks FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising will be looking to start a new winning streak against Tulsa, after having its club-record 11-match unbeaten run and 5 game winning streak snapped in a 2-0 loss at Sacramento Republic FC last Saturday.

During the run, Rising FC had clinched its first-ever playoff berth and set club records for matches without a loss, winning streak, clean sheet streak, and road winning streak. All of those successes came despite a hectic schedule that has forced the club to play eight times in the month of September.

Wednesday’s game will kick off a three-match home-stand to finish the regular season for the team. After Tulsa, Phoenix Rising will play Rio Grande Valley Toros and Portland Timbers 2 the next two Saturdays, before embarking on its first ever playoff game during the weekend of October 20-22.

Tulsa comes to the Valley on the verge of clinching its own playoff spot. Roughnecks FC is currently 7th in the Western Conference, five points clear of ninth-placed Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and six points clear of tenth-placed Orange County SC.

Roughnecks FC is only 4-7-4 away from home this season and is 2-2-1 over its last five games overall. Most recently, Tulsa lost 2-0 at home to San Antonio FC.

Phoenix Rising lost at Tulsa earlier this year, suffering a 3-0 defeat back on July 22. That was 14 games ago, but Rising FC have only lost twice since. Tulsa leads the historic overall series between the clubs 4-0-1.

 

Game 30 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 14-8-7 (49 points)
Tulsa Roughnecks FC:13-12-4 (43 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 0-4-1 all-time against Tulsa Roughnecks FC

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PHOENIX (October 3, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC return home from a successful four-match road trip this Wednesday to face Tulsa Roughnecks FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising will be looking to start a new winning streak against Tulsa, after having its club-record 11-match unbeaten run and 5 game winning streak snapped in a 2-0 loss at Sacramento Republic FC last Saturday.

During the run, Rising FC had clinched its first-ever playoff berth and set club records for matches without a loss, winning streak, clean sheet streak, and road winning streak. All of those successes came despite a hectic schedule that has forced the club to play eight times in the month of September.

Wednesday’s game will kick off a three-match home-stand to finish the regular season for the team. After Tulsa, Phoenix Rising will play Rio Grande Valley Toros and Portland Timbers 2 the next two Saturdays, before embarking on its first ever playoff game during the weekend of October 20-22.

Tulsa comes to the Valley on the verge of clinching its own playoff spot. Roughnecks FC is currently 7th in the Western Conference, five points clear of ninth-placed Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and six points clear of tenth-placed Orange County SC.

Roughnecks FC is only 4-7-4 away from home this season and is 2-2-1 over its last five games overall. Most recently, Tulsa lost 2-0 at home to San Antonio FC.

Phoenix Rising lost at Tulsa earlier this year, suffering a 3-0 defeat back on July 22. That was 14 games ago, but Rising FC have only lost twice since. Tulsa leads the historic overall series between the clubs 4-0-1.

 

Game 30 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 14-8-7 (49 points)
Tulsa Roughnecks FC:13-12-4 (43 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 0-4-1 all-time against Tulsa Roughnecks FC

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PHOENIX (September 29, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC can complete a perfect four-game road trip on Saturday when it heads to Northern California to take on Sacramento Republic FC on September 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club's official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace. Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC clinched its first-ever playoff berth in its most recent match, a 2-0 win at Portland Timbers 2. The victory was the team’s fifth straight win and 11th straight match without a loss.

Saturday’s trip to Sacramento will be the last leg of a four-game road trip for Phoenix Rising. The two-week excursion has been a successful one, as the team has won the first three contests by a combined score of 7-0.

Improved defense has helped the team go on its recent streak of success. Wednesday’s shutout was the club’s fourth straight clean sheet, and sixth in the last seven matches. Rising FC conceded 27 goals in its first 17 games this year (1.59 per game), but have surrendered just 4 in the 11 since (0.36 per game).

Offensively, forward Jason Johnson became the first player on this season’s team – and second ever in club history – to score 10 goals in the campaign. Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips also got his name back on the scoresheet in Portland, scoring the eventual game-winner with an early tap-in against Timbers 2.

Saturday’s match will be the last home game for Sacramento this season. Republic FC have played each of their last three at Papa Murphy’s Park, but won just once. The cub is 7-4-4 at home overall this year.

Sacramento also played this past Wednesday, falling 2-0 to Real Monarchs SLC. The game prior, Republic FC suffered a 3-1 defeat to OKC Energy FC.

Republic FC has five scorers with at least 5 goals this year, led by Villyan Bijev who has netted nine this year. Sacramento’s 40 total goals this season is good for 11th in the USL and is the same amount Phoenix Rising has.

Phoenix Rising and Sacramento Republic have met just once this season, a 3-1 win for Rising FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex back on August 26. Chris Cortez, Johnson and Peter Ramage scored that night for Rising FC. Overall, Phoenix Rising is 2-4-3 against Sacramento Republic all-time.

 

Game 28 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC

Date: Phoenix Rising is 2-4-3 all-time against All-time Series: 
10-7-4 (37 points)Sacramento Republic FC:
14-7-7 (49 points)Phoenix Rising FC:
Papa Murphy’s ParkStadium: 
7:30 p.m.Kickoff:
Saturday, September 30, 2017Sacramento Republic

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PHOENIX (September 29, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC can complete a perfect four-game road trip on Saturday when it heads to Northern California to take on Sacramento Republic FC on September 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace. Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC clinched its first-ever playoff berth in its most recent match, a 2-0 win at Portland Timbers 2. The victory was the team’s fifth straight win and 11th straight match without a loss.

Saturday’s trip to Sacramento will be the last leg of a four-game road trip for Phoenix Rising. The two-week excursion has been a successful one, as the team has won the first three contests by a combined score of 7-0.

Improved defense has helped the team go on its recent streak of success. Wednesday’s shutout was the club’s fourth straight clean sheet, and sixth in the last seven matches. Rising FC conceded 27 goals in its first 17 games this year (1.59 per game), but have surrendered just 4 in the 11 since (0.36 per game).

Offensively, forward Jason Johnson became the first player on this season’s team – and second ever in club history – to score 10 goals in the campaign. Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips also got his name back on the scoresheet in Portland, scoring the eventual game-winner with an early tap-in against Timbers 2.

Saturday’s match will be the last home game for Sacramento this season. Republic FC have played each of their last three at Papa Murphy’s Park, but won just once. The cub is 7-4-4 at home overall this year.

Sacramento also played this past Wednesday, falling 2-0 to Real Monarchs SLC. The game prior, Republic FC suffered a 3-1 defeat to OKC Energy FC.

Republic FC has five scorers with at least 5 goals this year, led by Villyan Bijev who has netted nine this year. Sacramento’s 40 total goals this season is good for 11th in the USL and is the same amount Phoenix Rising has.

Phoenix Rising and Sacramento Republic have met just once this season, a 3-1 win for Rising FC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex back on August 26. Chris Cortez, Johnson and Peter Ramage scored that night for Rising FC. Overall, Phoenix Rising is 2-4-3 against Sacramento Republic all-time.

 

Game 28 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC

Date: Phoenix Rising is 2-4-3 all-time against All-time Series: 
10-7-4 (37 points)Sacramento Republic FC:
14-7-7 (49 points)Phoenix Rising FC:
Papa Murphy’s ParkStadium: 
7:30 p.m.Kickoff:
Saturday, September 30, 2017Sacramento Republic

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Phoenix Rising FC continues its four-game road trip through the Pacific Northwest when it leaves the country to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Sunday, September 24. The match will kick off at 3 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club's official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace. Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC will head to Canada on a roll, having won its last three matches and going unbeaten over its last nine overall. The club has never won four straight matches in USL play.

Phoenix Rising most recently overcame Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 1-0 victory thanks to a 44th-minute goal from midfielder Alessandro Riggi. Goalkeeper Josh Cohen was in net for Rising FC to earn the shutout, clinching the club a fourth clean sheet in its last five matches.

The win also lifted Phoenix Rising to its highest place in the standings, fifth place, with 43 points. The team now trails fourth-place Swope Park Rangers by only five points for the final spot in the conference’s top four, and have a game in hand. The top four teams in each USL conference are guaranteed a home match in the first round of the playoffs.

Whitecaps FC 2 have been stuck at the other end of the table, as it enters Sunday’s contest second from the bottom in the Western Conference. The team has won just one of its last five matches, and lost at home to Orange County SC, 2-1, last week.

While the club has had trouble putting points on the board, forward Marco Bustos has had no issues finding the back of the net for Whitecaps FC 2. His eight goals lead the team, and are four better than anybody else on the roster. Phoenix Rising forward Jason Johnson also has eight goals, good enough to lead his club as well.  

This year’s previous meeting between Phoenix Rising and Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 was a big occasion for Rising FC, as it marked the debuts for forward Didier Drogba and head coach Patrice Carteron. Rising FC won that night 2-1, thanks to goals from Drogba and midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Rising FC leads its all-time series with Vancouver 3-2-0, but have never won a game played in Canada.

 

Game 27 – Phoenix Rising FC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m.
Stadium: Thunderbird Stadium
Phoenix Rising FC: 12-7-7 (43 points)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: 5-15-8 (23 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 3-3-0 all-time against Seattle Sounders FC 2

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Phoenix Rising FC continues its four-game road trip through the Pacific Northwest when it leaves the country to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Sunday, September 24. The match will kick off at 3 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace. Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Rising FC will head to Canada on a roll, having won its last three matches and going unbeaten over its last nine overall. The club has never won four straight matches in USL play.

Phoenix Rising most recently overcame Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 1-0 victory thanks to a 44th-minute goal from midfielder Alessandro Riggi. Goalkeeper Josh Cohen was in net for Rising FC to earn the shutout, clinching the club a fourth clean sheet in its last five matches.

The win also lifted Phoenix Rising to its highest place in the standings, fifth place, with 43 points. The team now trails fourth-place Swope Park Rangers by only five points for the final spot in the conference’s top four, and have a game in hand. The top four teams in each USL conference are guaranteed a home match in the first round of the playoffs.

Whitecaps FC 2 have been stuck at the other end of the table, as it enters Sunday’s contest second from the bottom in the Western Conference. The team has won just one of its last five matches, and lost at home to Orange County SC, 2-1, last week.

While the club has had trouble putting points on the board, forward Marco Bustos has had no issues finding the back of the net for Whitecaps FC 2. His eight goals lead the team, and are four better than anybody else on the roster. Phoenix Rising forward Jason Johnson also has eight goals, good enough to lead his club as well.  

This year’s previous meeting between Phoenix Rising and Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 was a big occasion for Rising FC, as it marked the debuts for forward Didier Drogba and head coach Patrice Carteron. Rising FC won that night 2-1, thanks to goals from Drogba and midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Rising FC leads its all-time series with Vancouver 3-2-0, but have never won a game played in Canada.

 

Game 27 – Phoenix Rising FC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m.
Stadium: Thunderbird Stadium
Phoenix Rising FC: 12-7-7 (43 points)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: 5-15-8 (23 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 3-3-0 all-time against Seattle Sounders FC 2

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PHOENIX (September 19) – Phoenix Rising FC kicks off a crucial four-match road trip with a visit to Seattle Sounders FC 2 on Wednesday, September 20. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club's official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281). Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

A red-hot Rising FC side will begin the two-week long trip through the Pacific Northwest on a club-record eight-match unbeaten streak. The team has been dominant during the stretch, outscoring its opponents 13-4, and recording 3 clean sheets in the last four games.

In its most recent match, Phoenix Rising blanked Western Conference-leading Real Monarchs SLC in a 2-0 home victory. Midfielder Sam Hamilton scored his first goal for the club to open the scoring, while forward Jason Johnson added to his team-high scoring total, netting an eighth goal to seal the win.

The win was Rising FC’s fourth in its last five, and third straight clean sheet at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. The club will have to wait a while to add to that run of defensive success at home. With the long trip on the horizon, Rising FC will not play in Arizona again until October.

Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Phoenix Rising met two weeks ago, when Phoenix Rising won 2-0 in Arizona. Since then, Sounders FC 2’s playoff hopes have begun to fade. The team has slipped to 11th in the Western Conference standings, six points out of a playoff spot.

Rising FC meanwhile have ascended up the table over the last several weeks. The club begins its trip in seventh place in the West (the top eight clubs make the playoffs). It also has games in hand on every other team in the conference.

Wednesday will be the seventh all-time meeting between the two clubs. The previous six have been split evenly, 3-3-0. Phoenix Rising won their trip to Seattle last year.
 
Game 26 – Phoenix Rising FC at Seattle Sounders FC 2
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 11-7-7 (40 points)
Seattle Sounders FC 2: 9-15-4 (31 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 3-3-0 all-time against Seattle Sounders FC 2

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PHOENIX (September 19) – Phoenix Rising FC kicks off a crucial four-match road trip with a visit to Seattle Sounders FC 2 on Wednesday, September 20. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can also watch the match one of three ways: they can watch live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson). They can head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281). Or fans can watch online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

A red-hot Rising FC side will begin the two-week long trip through the Pacific Northwest on a club-record eight-match unbeaten streak. The team has been dominant during the stretch, outscoring its opponents 13-4, and recording 3 clean sheets in the last four games.

In its most recent match, Phoenix Rising blanked Western Conference-leading Real Monarchs SLC in a 2-0 home victory. Midfielder Sam Hamilton scored his first goal for the club to open the scoring, while forward Jason Johnson added to his team-high scoring total, netting an eighth goal to seal the win.

The win was Rising FC’s fourth in its last five, and third straight clean sheet at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. The club will have to wait a while to add to that run of defensive success at home. With the long trip on the horizon, Rising FC will not play in Arizona again until October.

Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Phoenix Rising met two weeks ago, when Phoenix Rising won 2-0 in Arizona. Since then, Sounders FC 2’s playoff hopes have begun to fade. The team has slipped to 11th in the Western Conference standings, six points out of a playoff spot.

Rising FC meanwhile have ascended up the table over the last several weeks. The club begins its trip in seventh place in the West (the top eight clubs make the playoffs). It also has games in hand on every other team in the conference.

Wednesday will be the seventh all-time meeting between the two clubs. The previous six have been split evenly, 3-3-0. Phoenix Rising won their trip to Seattle last year.
 
Game 26 – Phoenix Rising FC at Seattle Sounders FC 2
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
Phoenix Rising FC: 11-7-7 (40 points)
Seattle Sounders FC 2: 9-15-4 (31 points)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 3-3-0 all-time against Seattle Sounders FC 2

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PHOENIX (September 15) – Phoenix Rising FC return home on Saturday night, looking to improve its playoff positioning when the club host Real Monarchs SLC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m. The first 2,000 fans who come to the match will receive a $10 VIP gift card to enjoy the Kona Grill Experience.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising is in the midst of a franchise-best run, going unbeaten in its last seven matches and picking up points in 13 of its last 15 games overall. In that span, the team has risen from 11th place in the Western Conference to seventh, three points clear of ninth-place OKC Energy FC.

The club also returns forward Didier Drogba from a groin injury. He will be available for selection for Saturday's match.

Last week, Rising FC needed late heroics from A.J. Gray to capture the three points. After an Amadou Dia goal put the club ahead of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, a goal from Switchbacks forward A.J. Ajeakwa in the 83rd minute leveled the score at 1-1. But Gray scored three minutes later, putting Phoenix Rising back in front, and helping the team capture its first road win in over a month.

This week’s home date with Real Monarchs will be the club’s last home game until October 4. After Saturday’s game, Rising FC embarks on a four-game road trip through the Pacific Northwest.

But Real Monarchs will be no easy task. The club leads the entire USL in points (56), and has built a seven-point lead at the top of the Western Conference. Their recent form has dipped though; the Monarchs lost two weeks ago to San Antonio, before failing to score in a 0-0 draw against bottom-of-the-table Portland Timbers 2 last Saturday.

Forward Chandler Hoffman has been Real Monarchs’ most potent attacker in 2017; his 14 goals lead the team, and are the fourth-most scored by anyone in USL. Hoffman and midfielder Charlie Adams share the team leads in assists, with 7 each. Only Reno 1868 FC have scored more goals as a club than Real Monarchs this season.

The Monarchs have also been tough defensively. The club’s eight clean sheets as a team rank in the top 10 in USL. But six of those clean sheets came from Connor SParrow, who was recently signed to a first-team contract by Real Salt Lake.

This week’s meeting between Phoenix Rising and Real Monarchs will be the 10th ever fixture played between the two outfits. Their last meeting was a 1-1 draw earlier this year. The all-time series is split at 4-4-1 for each club.

Game 25 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 4-4-1 all time against Real Monarchs

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PHOENIX (September 15) – Phoenix Rising FC return home on Saturday night, looking to improve its playoff positioning when the club host Real Monarchs SLC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m. The first 2,000 fans who come to the match will receive a $10 VIP gift card to enjoy the Kona Grill Experience.

Tickets for the match are still available and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 4 & 1004 (Phoenix) or 7 & 1007 (Tucson) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising is in the midst of a franchise-best run, going unbeaten in its last seven matches and picking up points in 13 of its last 15 games overall. In that span, the team has risen from 11th place in the Western Conference to seventh, three points clear of ninth-place OKC Energy FC.

The club also returns forward Didier Drogba from a groin injury. He will be available for selection for Saturday’s match.

Last week, Rising FC needed late heroics from A.J. Gray to capture the three points. After an Amadou Dia goal put the club ahead of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, a goal from Switchbacks forward A.J. Ajeakwa in the 83rd minute leveled the score at 1-1. But Gray scored three minutes later, putting Phoenix Rising back in front, and helping the team capture its first road win in over a month.

This week’s home date with Real Monarchs will be the club’s last home game until October 4. After Saturday’s game, Rising FC embarks on a four-game road trip through the Pacific Northwest.

But Real Monarchs will be no easy task. The club leads the entire USL in points (56), and has built a seven-point lead at the top of the Western Conference. Their recent form has dipped though; the Monarchs lost two weeks ago to San Antonio, before failing to score in a 0-0 draw against bottom-of-the-table Portland Timbers 2 last Saturday.

Forward Chandler Hoffman has been Real Monarchs’ most potent attacker in 2017; his 14 goals lead the team, and are the fourth-most scored by anyone in USL. Hoffman and midfielder Charlie Adams share the team leads in assists, with 7 each. Only Reno 1868 FC have scored more goals as a club than Real Monarchs this season.

The Monarchs have also been tough defensively. The club’s eight clean sheets as a team rank in the top 10 in USL. But six of those clean sheets came from Connor SParrow, who was recently signed to a first-team contract by Real Salt Lake.

This week’s meeting between Phoenix Rising and Real Monarchs will be the 10th ever fixture played between the two outfits. Their last meeting was a 1-1 draw earlier this year. The all-time series is split at 4-4-1 for each club.

Game 25 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising is 4-4-1 all time against Real Monarchs

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