Match Preview

PHOENIX (June 5, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC (4-4-0) will conclude its three-match road trip with a visit to OKC Energy FC (3-5-1) on Tuesday, June 6 at Taft Stadium. Kickoff will be at 5:30 p.m. Arizona time.

Fans can head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281) to watch the match. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online on WatchESPN.

Phoenix Rising FC is looking for their second-straight league victory after their 2-1 triumph over LA Galaxy II last Saturday, May 27. Jason Johnson and Eric Avila tallied goals for Phoenix that night, helping the club to its first road win of the season.

Oklahoma City and Phoenix met less than a month ago in Arizona. Tied 1-1 in stoppage time, Phoenix Rising midfielder Shawn Wright-Philips picked up the ball just outside the OKC penalty area and directed a hard shot into the corner of the goal to claim the three points for Phoenix.

Since then, OKC has won two of their last three matches, but suffered another late loss in their last league appearance, a 1-0 loss to Colorado Switchbacks FC. With the game still scoreless entering the third and final minute of injury time, Switchbacks midfielder Rony Argueta took a pass on the edge of the OKC box and, much like Wright-Philips did three weeks prior, fired a shot into the corner of the net to strike down OKC late.

Phoenix Rising FC enters the match with an all-time 3-3-2 record against Energy FC. The team is 1-1-1 all time in Oklahoma City with the last road win coming in August 2014. In Phoenix Rising FC’s last trip to Oklahoma City on July 31, 2015, the club fell 3-0.

 

Game 9 — Phoenix Rising FC at Oklahoma City Energy FC

Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Stadium: Taft Stadium
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is about even with OKC Energy FC with a 3-3-2 all-time record.

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PHOENIX (June 5, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC (4-4-0) will conclude its three-match road trip with a visit to OKC Energy FC (3-5-1) on Tuesday, June 6 at Taft Stadium. Kickoff will be at 5:30 p.m. Arizona time.

Fans can head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281) to watch the match. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online on WatchESPN.

Phoenix Rising FC is looking for their second-straight league victory after their 2-1 triumph over LA Galaxy II last Saturday, May 27. Jason Johnson and Eric Avila tallied goals for Phoenix that night, helping the club to its first road win of the season.

Oklahoma City and Phoenix met less than a month ago in Arizona. Tied 1-1 in stoppage time, Phoenix Rising midfielder Shawn Wright-Philips picked up the ball just outside the OKC penalty area and directed a hard shot into the corner of the goal to claim the three points for Phoenix.

Since then, OKC has won two of their last three matches, but suffered another late loss in their last league appearance, a 1-0 loss to Colorado Switchbacks FC. With the game still scoreless entering the third and final minute of injury time, Switchbacks midfielder Rony Argueta took a pass on the edge of the OKC box and, much like Wright-Philips did three weeks prior, fired a shot into the corner of the net to strike down OKC late.

Phoenix Rising FC enters the match with an all-time 3-3-2 record against Energy FC. The team is 1-1-1 all time in Oklahoma City with the last road win coming in August 2014. In Phoenix Rising FC’s last trip to Oklahoma City on July 31, 2015, the club fell 3-0.

 

Game 9 — Phoenix Rising FC at Oklahoma City Energy FC

Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Stadium: Taft Stadium
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is about even with OKC Energy FC with a 3-3-2 all-time record.

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PHOENIX (May 30, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC looks to match its deepest run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, May 31, when they face the San Francisco Deltas at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m. If the club wins, it will travel to San Jose to kick off against Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Jose Earthquakes.

All tickets for the match are just $10 and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to head to the club’s official pre-match party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

For fans in Arizona who are not able to attend, they can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

In what will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, Rising FC could match its deepest run in the U.S. Open Cup. A win in Wednesday’s third round match sends the club to the fourth round for only the second time in its history.

Phoenix Rising reached the third round by defeating Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego, 3-1, on May 17 in Fresno, California. Rising FC players Kody Wakasa, Eric Avila, and Mike Seth scored goals in the victory.

In the club's most recent game, Phoenix Rising FC claimed its first away victory in league play, coming from behind to knock off Los Angeles Galaxy II, 2-1, in Carson, California on May 27. Avila scored his first league goal for the club, while Jason Johnson registered his second goal of the season in the win.

San Francisco is in its inaugural season in the North American Soccer League (NASL). The Deltas defeated PDL side Burlingame Dragons in the previous round of the U.S. Open Cup, 2-1, to reach Wednesday’s game. Defender Reiner Ferreira and forward Tom Heinemann scored second-half goals for the Deltas that night.

In the NASL, San Francisco has cooled off after a hot start; the team began the year 1-0-3 in league play, but are winless and goalless in each of their last two games, a 3-0 loss away to Jacksonville Armada and a 0-0 draw with the New York Cosmos at home.

There is no prior history between the teams, with Wednesday’s fixture being their first all-time meeting. It will also be the first time Rising FC will face a team based in the Bay Area.

 

US Open Cup Third Round—San Francisco Deltas at Phoenix Rising FC

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Kickoff:7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
All-time Series: First all-time meeting between the two clubs.

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PHOENIX (May 30, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC looks to match its deepest run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, May 31, when they face the San Francisco Deltas at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m. If the club wins, it will travel to San Jose to kick off against Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Jose Earthquakes.

All tickets for the match are just $10 and can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to head to the club’s official pre-match party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

For fans in Arizona who are not able to attend, they can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

In what will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, Rising FC could match its deepest run in the U.S. Open Cup. A win in Wednesday’s third round match sends the club to the fourth round for only the second time in its history.

Phoenix Rising reached the third round by defeating Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego, 3-1, on May 17 in Fresno, California. Rising FC players Kody Wakasa, Eric Avila, and Mike Seth scored goals in the victory.

In the club’s most recent game, Phoenix Rising FC claimed its first away victory in league play, coming from behind to knock off Los Angeles Galaxy II, 2-1, in Carson, California on May 27. Avila scored his first league goal for the club, while Jason Johnson registered his second goal of the season in the win.

San Francisco is in its inaugural season in the North American Soccer League (NASL). The Deltas defeated PDL side Burlingame Dragons in the previous round of the U.S. Open Cup, 2-1, to reach Wednesday’s game. Defender Reiner Ferreira and forward Tom Heinemann scored second-half goals for the Deltas that night.

In the NASL, San Francisco has cooled off after a hot start; the team began the year 1-0-3 in league play, but are winless and goalless in each of their last two games, a 3-0 loss away to Jacksonville Armada and a 0-0 draw with the New York Cosmos at home.

There is no prior history between the teams, with Wednesday’s fixture being their first all-time meeting. It will also be the first time Rising FC will face a team based in the Bay Area.

 

US Open Cup Third Round—San Francisco Deltas at Phoenix Rising FC

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Kickoff:7:30 p.m.
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
All-time Series: First all-time meeting between the two clubs.

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PHOENIX (May 26, 2017)—Phoenix Rising FC (3-4-0) continues its run of league road games with a trip to Southern California this Saturday, May 27, to face Los Angeles Galaxy II (2-5-2) at the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

The game will be the first rematch of 2017 for Phoenix Rising FC, as they will aim to take three points off Galaxy II for the second time this season; Rising FC collected their first win of the year over Galaxy II with a 2-1 victory back on April 8th at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex.

Luke Rooney scored both of Rising FC’s goals that night in the come-from-behind triumph. However, with the midfielder has been shelved for the rest of the year with a knee injury. Fellow midfielder Alessandro Riggi will also miss out on Saturday night’s contest with a knee injury of his own, though he is slated return to action within a couple weeks’ time.

Rising FC opened their stretch of three consecutive away games in the USL with a 1-0 loss to San Antonio FC last Saturday, as a 12th-minute goal from San Antonio forward Akwafei Ajeakwa was enough to lift the Western Conference leaders to their 8th win of the season. The loss was Phoenix’s first since May 6th, snapping a two-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Meanwhile, LA Galaxy II enter this week’s game on a two-match unbeaten streak of their own; after a 2-1 win in New Jersey over New York Red Bulls II on May 14th, Galaxy II used a 72nd minute goal from forward Justin Dhillon to secure a 1-1 road draw against Rio Grande Valley FC last Saturday.

Los Dos are led offensively by Dhillon, Ethan Zubak, and Adonis Amaya, with all three forwards accounting for two goals apiece in 2017. Amaya scored LA’s lone goal in their loss to Phoenix Rising FC back in April.

Phoenix Rising FC and LA Galaxy II are no strangers, as Saturday’s meeting will be the 12th all game time between the two sides. The series has proven to be competitive as well, with Rising FC owning a 4-5-2 record against Los Dos. However, the club hasn’t won a game at Galaxy II since August 9th, 2015, as they lost both away meetings last season. The two sides haven’t drawn a game since June 21st, 2014.

 

Game 8 – Phoenix Rising FC at Los Angeles Galaxy II

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017
Kickoff:7:30 p.m.
Stadium:StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium (Carson, California)
Phoenix Rising FC:3-4-0, 9 pts
Los Angeles Galaxy II:2-5-2, 8 pts
All-time series: Phoenix Rising FC is 4-5-2 in its all-time series with LA Galaxy II, and has not won a game in Carson since August 9th, 2015.

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Phoenix Rising FC at LA Galaxy II 5.27.17

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PHOENIX (May 26, 2017)—Phoenix Rising FC (3-4-0) continues its run of league road games with a trip to Southern California this Saturday, May 27, to face Los Angeles Galaxy II (2-5-2) at the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Fans can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

The game will be the first rematch of 2017 for Phoenix Rising FC, as they will aim to take three points off Galaxy II for the second time this season; Rising FC collected their first win of the year over Galaxy II with a 2-1 victory back on April 8th at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex.

Luke Rooney scored both of Rising FC’s goals that night in the come-from-behind triumph. However, with the midfielder has been shelved for the rest of the year with a knee injury. Fellow midfielder Alessandro Riggi will also miss out on Saturday night’s contest with a knee injury of his own, though he is slated return to action within a couple weeks’ time.

Rising FC opened their stretch of three consecutive away games in the USL with a 1-0 loss to San Antonio FC last Saturday, as a 12th-minute goal from San Antonio forward Akwafei Ajeakwa was enough to lift the Western Conference leaders to their 8th win of the season. The loss was Phoenix’s first since May 6th, snapping a two-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Meanwhile, LA Galaxy II enter this week’s game on a two-match unbeaten streak of their own; after a 2-1 win in New Jersey over New York Red Bulls II on May 14th, Galaxy II used a 72nd minute goal from forward Justin Dhillon to secure a 1-1 road draw against Rio Grande Valley FC last Saturday.

Los Dos are led offensively by Dhillon, Ethan Zubak, and Adonis Amaya, with all three forwards accounting for two goals apiece in 2017. Amaya scored LA’s lone goal in their loss to Phoenix Rising FC back in April.

Phoenix Rising FC and LA Galaxy II are no strangers, as Saturday’s meeting will be the 12th all game time between the two sides. The series has proven to be competitive as well, with Rising FC owning a 4-5-2 record against Los Dos. However, the club hasn’t won a game at Galaxy II since August 9th, 2015, as they lost both away meetings last season. The two sides haven’t drawn a game since June 21st, 2014.

 

Game 8 – Phoenix Rising FC at Los Angeles Galaxy II

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2017
Kickoff:7:30 p.m.
Stadium:StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium (Carson, California)
Phoenix Rising FC:3-4-0, 9 pts
Los Angeles Galaxy II:2-5-2, 8 pts
All-time series: Phoenix Rising FC is 4-5-2 in its all-time series with LA Galaxy II, and has not won a game in Carson since August 9th, 2015.

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PHOENIX (May 19, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC (3-3-0) heads back out onto the road for just the second time in league play this Saturday, May 20, against San Antonio FC (7-0-2) at Toyota Field. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Arizona time.

Fans can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

While Phoenix Rising FC hasn’t played a USL road game since April 8, a 2-0 loss to Real Monarchs SLC, the team recently won in Fresno, California against Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego on Wednesday in the second round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

The win in Fresno gave the club their second win in five days, following their 2-1 league triumph over Oklahoma City Energy FC last Saturday. Jason Johnson and Shawn Wright-Phillips scored for Phoenix Rising FC in that win, with Wright-Phillips’ goal coming in stoppage time to give the team a dramatic late win.

Dampening the excitement of Saturday’s win, however, were injuries to midfielders Luke Rooney and Alessandro Riggi. Rooney, who scored twice against San Antonio FC last year, tore his right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Riggi also suffered a right knee injury, but will only by sidelined for the next three to five weeks.

Meanwhile, San Antonio FC is the last unbeaten team in USL, and are led in attack by forward Billy Forbes, who’s six goals are tied for most in the league. Fellow attacker César Elizondo is second on the team with four goals.

Last week, San Antonio FC was held scoreless for the first time this year, as Seattle Sounders FC 2 snapped the team’s five-match winning streak with a 0-0 draw. Like Phoenix Rising FC, San Antonio won their U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday, knocking out Houston Dutch Lions 2-1 in Conroe, Texas.

The two clubs have met just three times before, during San Antonio FC’s inaugural season last year. The sides split the three-match series, with Phoenix Rising FC winning its lone home match, 1-0. Rooney’s brace in the team’s first trip to San Antonio wasn’t enough in a 3-2 loss later that season, and the final match of the series in San Antonio ended in a 1-1 draw.

 

Game 7 – Phoenix Rising FC at San Antonio FC

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Kickoff:5:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Toyota Park (San Antonio, TX)
Phoenix Rising FC:3-3-0, 9 pts
San Antonio FC:7-0-2, 23 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 1-1-1 in its all-time series with San Antonio FC, and has never won a meeting in San Antonio.

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PHOENIX (May 19, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC (3-3-0) heads back out onto the road for just the second time in league play this Saturday, May 20, against San Antonio FC (7-0-2) at Toyota Field. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Arizona time.

Fans can watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also head to the club’s official watch party at the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill in Tempe Marketplace (2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281).

While Phoenix Rising FC hasn’t played a USL road game since April 8, a 2-0 loss to Real Monarchs SLC, the team recently won in Fresno, California against Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego on Wednesday in the second round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

The win in Fresno gave the club their second win in five days, following their 2-1 league triumph over Oklahoma City Energy FC last Saturday. Jason Johnson and Shawn Wright-Phillips scored for Phoenix Rising FC in that win, with Wright-Phillips’ goal coming in stoppage time to give the team a dramatic late win.

Dampening the excitement of Saturday’s win, however, were injuries to midfielders Luke Rooney and Alessandro Riggi. Rooney, who scored twice against San Antonio FC last year, tore his right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Riggi also suffered a right knee injury, but will only by sidelined for the next three to five weeks.

Meanwhile, San Antonio FC is the last unbeaten team in USL, and are led in attack by forward Billy Forbes, who’s six goals are tied for most in the league. Fellow attacker César Elizondo is second on the team with four goals.

Last week, San Antonio FC was held scoreless for the first time this year, as Seattle Sounders FC 2 snapped the team’s five-match winning streak with a 0-0 draw. Like Phoenix Rising FC, San Antonio won their U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday, knocking out Houston Dutch Lions 2-1 in Conroe, Texas.

The two clubs have met just three times before, during San Antonio FC’s inaugural season last year. The sides split the three-match series, with Phoenix Rising FC winning its lone home match, 1-0. Rooney’s brace in the team’s first trip to San Antonio wasn’t enough in a 3-2 loss later that season, and the final match of the series in San Antonio ended in a 1-1 draw.

 

Game 7 – Phoenix Rising FC at San Antonio FC

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Kickoff:5:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Toyota Park (San Antonio, TX)
Phoenix Rising FC:3-3-0, 9 pts
San Antonio FC:7-0-2, 23 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 1-1-1 in its all-time series with San Antonio FC, and has never won a meeting in San Antonio.

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PHOENIX (May 16, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC takes a break from United Soccer League (USL) play to travel to Fresno, California, for the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. The club kicks off its U.S. Open Cup campaign against Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. and be streamed live online.

This is the fourth season Phoenix Rising FC has participated in the U.S. Open Cup. In its previous three appearances as Arizona United SC, the club has gone 3-3-0 in Open Cup play. Its deepest run came in 2014 when the club reached the fourth round of the tournament before losing to Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy. Last season the club defeated PDL side FC Tucson, 5-0, in the second round before falling to USL side Colorado Spring Switchbacks FC, 3-0, in round three.

 
Feugo comes into the match in good form. In addition to their 4-1 thrashing of La Maquina FC in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup, Fresno is 2-0-0 in PDL play, outscoring their opponents 7-0. The club is led offensively by former Arizona United SC midfielder Jose ‘Chiva’ Cuevas, who scored a brace in the club’s first U.S Open Cup match.

The Fuego have made three previous appearances in the U.S. Open Cup, going as far as the fourth round in 2003. In six matches, the club is 3-3-0 in the tournament.

 

U.S. Open Cup  – Phoenix Rising FC at Fresno Fuego
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Fresno State Soccer Field (Fresno, CA)
All-time Series: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.
Stream: https://www.phxrisingfc.com/news_article/show/793861?referrer_id=2717359

 

 

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PHOENIX (May 16, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC takes a break from United Soccer League (USL) play to travel to Fresno, California, for the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. The club kicks off its U.S. Open Cup campaign against Premier Development League (PDL) side Fresno Fuego. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. and be streamed live online.

This is the fourth season Phoenix Rising FC has participated in the U.S. Open Cup. In its previous three appearances as Arizona United SC, the club has gone 3-3-0 in Open Cup play. Its deepest run came in 2014 when the club reached the fourth round of the tournament before losing to Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy. Last season the club defeated PDL side FC Tucson, 5-0, in the second round before falling to USL side Colorado Spring Switchbacks FC, 3-0, in round three.

 
Feugo comes into the match in good form. In addition to their 4-1 thrashing of La Maquina FC in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup, Fresno is 2-0-0 in PDL play, outscoring their opponents 7-0. The club is led offensively by former Arizona United SC midfielder Jose ‘Chiva’ Cuevas, who scored a brace in the club’s first U.S Open Cup match.

The Fuego have made three previous appearances in the U.S. Open Cup, going as far as the fourth round in 2003. In six matches, the club is 3-3-0 in the tournament.

 

U.S. Open Cup  – Phoenix Rising FC at Fresno Fuego
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Fresno State Soccer Field (Fresno, CA)
All-time Series: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.
Stream: https://www.phxrisingfc.com/news_article/show/793861?referrer_id=2717359

 

 

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PHOENIX (May 12, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (2-3-0) finishes its four-match home stand this Saturday, May 13, against OKC Energy FC (1-3-1) at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates open at 6 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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes off a tough loss in front of its home crowd. The club fell to Reno 1868 FC, 4-0, on Saturday, May 6. Reno’s Dane Kelly notched a hat trick in the match, scoring his first two goals within the first 10 minutes of the match. Despite great chances from
forward Chris Cortez and midfielder Alessandro Riggi, Phoenix Rising FC couldn’t get on the scoresheet.

OKC Energy FC had a similarly rough time in its last match, a 3-0 loss to Rio Grande Valley Toros FC. Goals have come few and far between for Energy FC: they have scored just three times in their first five matches. Midfielder José
Barril is the player to watch for. He leads the club in chances created with seven.

Phoenix Rising FC comes into the matches 2-3-2 against Energy FC all time. The two clubs met just once last season, a 0-0 draw at Peoria on May 7.

Game 6  – Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 2-3-2 in the series.

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PHOENIX (May 12, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (2-3-0) finishes its four-match home stand this Saturday, May 13, against OKC Energy FC (1-3-1) at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates open at 6 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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes off a tough loss in front of its home crowd. The club fell to Reno 1868 FC, 4-0, on Saturday, May 6. Reno’s Dane Kelly notched a hat trick in the match, scoring his first two goals within the first 10 minutes of the match. Despite great chances from
forward Chris Cortez and midfielder Alessandro Riggi, Phoenix Rising FC couldn’t get on the scoresheet.

OKC Energy FC had a similarly rough time in its last match, a 3-0 loss to Rio Grande Valley Toros FC. Goals have come few and far between for Energy FC: they have scored just three times in their first five matches. Midfielder José
Barril is the player to watch for. He leads the club in chances created with seven.

Phoenix Rising FC comes into the matches 2-3-2 against Energy FC all time. The two clubs met just once last season, a 0-0 draw at Peoria on May 7.

Game 6  – Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 2-3-2 in the series.

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PHOENIX (May 5, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (2-2-0) returns home following an off-week friendly in Tucson with a United Soccer League (USL) matchup against Reno 1868 FC (0-3-2) this Saturday, May 6. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates open at 6 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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes out of the month of April having secured six out of a possible 12 points in the season’s first four matches. The club is currently on a two-match winning streak following wins over LA Galaxy II and Swope Park Rangers. The attack has largely been spearheaded by midfielder Luke Rooney, who finished April with three goals and one assist while also being named to the USL Team of the Week twice. Forward Omar Bravo also had a good month, securing a team-leading two assists and forcing a foul in the box that led to the club’s first goal at its new home.

Fans of the club also had a good month. The team’s attendance record was broken twice in April, most recently on April 23 when 7,162 fans watched Phoenix Rising FC beat Swope Park Rangers, 4-3. All three of Phoenix Rising FC’s home matches this season have been sellouts.

On the other side of the pitch will be expansion side Reno 1868 FC. The team sits at the bottom of the Western Conference with just two points in five matches. But Reno came close to its first win of the year in its last match on April 22 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. They held a 2-1 lead for most of the second half, but settled for a draw when the Switchbacks equalized in stoppage time.

Tickets for Saturday’s match can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Friendly – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Reno 1868 FC
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)
All-time Series: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.

Interviews:
Rick Schantz
Alessandro Riggi
Victor Vasquez

Social Media Information:
Twitter:@PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvRNO

PHOENIX (May 5, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (2-2-0) returns home following an off-week friendly in Tucson with a United Soccer League (USL) matchup against Reno 1868 FC (0-3-2) this Saturday, May 6. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and gates open at 6 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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes out of the month of April having secured six out of a possible 12 points in the season’s first four matches. The club is currently on a two-match winning streak following wins over LA Galaxy II and Swope Park Rangers. The attack has largely been spearheaded by midfielder Luke Rooney, who finished April with three goals and one assist while also being named to the USL Team of the Week twice. Forward Omar Bravo also had a good month, securing a team-leading two assists and forcing a foul in the box that led to the club’s first goal at its new home.

Fans of the club also had a good month. The team’s attendance record was broken twice in April, most recently on April 23 when 7,162 fans watched Phoenix Rising FC beat Swope Park Rangers, 4-3. All three of Phoenix Rising FC’s home matches this season have been sellouts.

On the other side of the pitch will be expansion side Reno 1868 FC. The team sits at the bottom of the Western Conference with just two points in five matches. But Reno came close to its first win of the year in its last match on April 22 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. They held a 2-1 lead for most of the second half, but settled for a draw when the Switchbacks equalized in stoppage time.

Tickets for Saturday’s match can be purchased at www.www.phxrisingfc.com. Fans can also watch the match live locally on YurView Arizona Cox Channels 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Friendly – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Reno 1868 FC
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)
All-time Series: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.

Interviews:
Rick Schantz
Alessandro Riggi
Victor Vasquez

Social Media Information:
Twitter:@PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvRNO

PHOENIX (April 29, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC has a week off from United Soccer League (USL) play, but the club isn’t taking a break from the pitch. Tonight, the club travels to Tucson to square off against Premier Development League (PDL) side FC Tucson and the University of Arizona Men’s Soccer team.

It’ll be a homecoming for interim head coach Rick Schantz. Prior to coming to Phoenix Rising, Schantz was the head coach for FC Tucson, reaching the Western Conference finals in his final three seasons. He also helped the club reach the third round of the U.S. Open Cup in 2013. During that run, FC Tucson beat two professional sides (Phoenix FC and San Antonio Scorpions FC) before being eliminated by the Houston Dynamo in Texas.

According to Schantz, the friendly will be two 45-minute halves, but the team will treat it like three-30-minute periods. Schantz will start the match with regulars before subbing in the rest of the roster en masse throughout the match.

Tickets for tonight’s match can be purchased at www.FCTucson.com. Fans can also watch the match live via Facebook Live on the FC Tucson Facebook page.

Friendly – Phoenix Rising FC vs. FC Tucson & University of Arizona Men’s Soccer

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Kino Sports Complex North (Tucson, AZ)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 1-0-0 in its lone official match against FC Tucson, a 5-0 win in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup.

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne

About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is Arizona’s highest level professional soccer club. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Beginning in March of 2017, Phoenix Rising FC will be playing in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale.  For more information on the club, visit the team's website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

About USL
The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.

In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.

A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

PHOENIX (April 29, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC has a week off from United Soccer League (USL) play, but the club isn’t taking a break from the pitch. Tonight, the club travels to Tucson to square off against Premier Development League (PDL) side FC Tucson and the University of Arizona Men’s Soccer team.

It’ll be a homecoming for interim head coach Rick Schantz. Prior to coming to Phoenix Rising, Schantz was the head coach for FC Tucson, reaching the Western Conference finals in his final three seasons. He also helped the club reach the third round of the U.S. Open Cup in 2013. During that run, FC Tucson beat two professional sides (Phoenix FC and San Antonio Scorpions FC) before being eliminated by the Houston Dynamo in Texas.

According to Schantz, the friendly will be two 45-minute halves, but the team will treat it like three-30-minute periods. Schantz will start the match with regulars before subbing in the rest of the roster en masse throughout the match.

Tickets for tonight’s match can be purchased at www.FCTucson.com. Fans can also watch the match live via Facebook Live on the FC Tucson Facebook page.

Friendly – Phoenix Rising FC vs. FC Tucson & University of Arizona Men’s Soccer

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Kino Sports Complex North (Tucson, AZ)
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 1-0-0 in its lone official match against FC Tucson, a 5-0 win in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup.

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne

About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is Arizona’s highest level professional soccer club. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Beginning in March of 2017, Phoenix Rising FC will be playing in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale.  For more information on the club, visit the team’s website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

About USL
The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.

In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.

A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

PHOENIX (April 22, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (1-2-0) will try to become the first team to beat Swope Park Rangers (3-0-0) this Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. During a ceremony at 6:40 p.m., the club will also introduce its newest star player and co-owner of Phoenix Rising FC MLS Expansion Group, Didier Drogba.

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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes off its first win of 2017, a 2-1 thriller over LA Galaxy II. In that match, the club overcame a 1-0 second-half deficit thanks to two goals from midfielder Luke Rooney. Overlooked in the excitement of the win was the goaltending of Josh Cohen. In a tightly contested match, Cohen stopped four shots that came from inside the 6-yard box to conserve the win.

Swope Park Rangers are one of just three teams in USL to not lose a match yet in 2017 (three games minimum) and it’s largely thanks to their stingy defense. After giving up a goal in the 24th minute of their season opener, the Rangers haven’t allowed a goal in 246 consecutive minutes. That streak includes back-to-back shutout wins, the latest a 1-0 victory over Sacramento Republic FC. This will be the club’s first road trip of 2017.

The two clubs have only met one other time in regular season play. Last season, they battled to a 1-1 draw on July 9, 2016, in Arizona.

 

Game 4 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Swope Park Rangers

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

Phoenix Rising FC: 1-2-0, 3 pts
Swope Park Rangers: 3-0-0, 9 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 0-0-1 in its all-time series with Swope Park Rangers. This will be the second time Swop Park travels to Arizona.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center

Social Media Information:
Twitter: @PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram: @PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvSPR

PHOENIX (April 22, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (1-2-0) will try to become the first team to beat Swope Park Rangers (3-0-0) this Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. During a ceremony at 6:40 p.m., the club will also introduce its newest star player and co-owner of Phoenix Rising FC MLS Expansion Group, Didier Drogba.

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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

Phoenix Rising FC comes off its first win of 2017, a 2-1 thriller over LA Galaxy II. In that match, the club overcame a 1-0 second-half deficit thanks to two goals from midfielder Luke Rooney. Overlooked in the excitement of the win was the goaltending of Josh Cohen. In a tightly contested match, Cohen stopped four shots that came from inside the 6-yard box to conserve the win.

Swope Park Rangers are one of just three teams in USL to not lose a match yet in 2017 (three games minimum) and it’s largely thanks to their stingy defense. After giving up a goal in the 24th minute of their season opener, the Rangers haven’t allowed a goal in 246 consecutive minutes. That streak includes back-to-back shutout wins, the latest a 1-0 victory over Sacramento Republic FC. This will be the club’s first road trip of 2017.

The two clubs have only met one other time in regular season play. Last season, they battled to a 1-1 draw on July 9, 2016, in Arizona.

 

Game 4 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. Swope Park Rangers

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

Phoenix Rising FC: 1-2-0, 3 pts
Swope Park Rangers: 3-0-0, 9 pts
All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 0-0-1 in its all-time series with Swope Park Rangers. This will be the second time Swop Park travels to Arizona.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center

Social Media Information:
Twitter: @PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram: @PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvSPR

PHOENIX, AZ (April 7, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (0-2-0) returns home this Saturday, April 8, to take on LA Galaxy II (1-1-0). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The match begins a four-game home stand for the club.

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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

Both teams are coming off shutout road losses last week. Phoenix Rising dropped its match to Real Monarchs SLC, 2-0. Los Dos fell to San Antonio FC, 3-0.

A bright spot for Phoenix Rising was goalkeeper Josh Cohen. Against the Monarchs, Cohen made several big saves to prevent the match from getting out of hand. His 43rd-minute diving stop to deny Sebastian Velasquez was considered one of the saves of the week by the United Soccer League.

Los Angeles dominated possession against San Antonio FC last week, holding onto the ball 60.7% of the time to San Antonio’s 39.3% per Opta stats. But none of the possession led to anything dangerous, as the team created just one chance and got one shot on target the entire match.

The all-time series between the club belongs to Los Dos, who are 5-3-2 and have won the last three meetings between the two clubs. Phoenix Rising FC’s last win against LA came on August 29, 2015 in a 2-1 win.

 

Game 3 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. LA Galaxy II
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

Phoenix Rising FC: 0-2-0, 0 pts

LA Galaxy II: 1-1-0, 3 pts

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 3-5-1 in its all-time series with LA Galaxy II, and has lost the last three meetings between the clubs.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center
Frank Yallop Interview
Matt Watson Interview
Jordan Stewart Interview

 

Social Media Information:
Twitter:@PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvLA

 

About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is Arizona’s highest level professional soccer club. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Beginning in March of 2017, Phoenix Rising FC will be playing in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale.  For more information on the club, visit the team's website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

About United Soccer League

The United Soccer League is the fastest growing professional soccer league in the world with teams in 19 states and three Canadian provinces. Since 2014, the USL has doubled in size and established a sizeable North American footprint with strong ownership, experienced executives and regional rivalries.

In 2016, the USL experienced record growth with a total season attendance of almost 1.5 million, a 33 percent increase from 2015. The average attendance for the league’s top-10 drawing teams was 6,724, a 25 percent increase year-over-year.

Creating an engaging environment for passionate fans, the USL aims to establish all clubs as owners or primary tenants of 8,000-10,000 seat soccer-specific stadiums by 2020. Teams have invested more than $100 million into stadium infrastructure in the last year to enhance the experience for the USL’s passionate fans, 900-plus players and nearly 100 coaches in building a highly sophisticated league.

Expanding its broadcast reach with ESPN and SiriusXM partnerships, USL “Games of the Week” were available this year on ESPN3 to 99 million households. The USL aired more than 500 games last season through its Match Center. Recently, the USL finalized a $10 million investment and partnership with VISTA Worldlink to create USL Productions, which will create more than 1,000 hours of live match coverage for 2017. Additionally, statistical analysis will be powered by Opta – the world’s leading provider of live, detailed sports data – who will manage and deliver in-depth details for all USL games.

Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL supports its teams with operational excellence through 50-plus employees and 16 departments including Analytics, Competition, Creative, Digital, League Operations, Marketing, Merchandise/Licensing, Team Services, USL Productions and more.

Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, on USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

PHOENIX, AZ (April 7, 2017) – Phoenix Rising FC (0-2-0) returns home this Saturday, April 8, to take on LA Galaxy II (1-1-0). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The match begins a four-game home stand for the club.

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 7 & 1007 (HD) or online at www.phxrisingfc.com.

Both teams are coming off shutout road losses last week. Phoenix Rising dropped its match to Real Monarchs SLC, 2-0. Los Dos fell to San Antonio FC, 3-0.

A bright spot for Phoenix Rising was goalkeeper Josh Cohen. Against the Monarchs, Cohen made several big saves to prevent the match from getting out of hand. His 43rd-minute diving stop to deny Sebastian Velasquez was considered one of the saves of the week by the United Soccer League.

Los Angeles dominated possession against San Antonio FC last week, holding onto the ball 60.7% of the time to San Antonio’s 39.3% per Opta stats. But none of the possession led to anything dangerous, as the team created just one chance and got one shot on target the entire match.

The all-time series between the club belongs to Los Dos, who are 5-3-2 and have won the last three meetings between the two clubs. Phoenix Rising FC’s last win against LA came on August 29, 2015 in a 2-1 win.

 

Game 3 – Phoenix Rising FC vs. LA Galaxy II
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Arizona
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Scottsdale, AZ)

Phoenix Rising FC: 0-2-0, 0 pts

LA Galaxy II: 1-1-0, 3 pts

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 3-5-1 in its all-time series with LA Galaxy II, and has lost the last three meetings between the clubs.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center
Frank Yallop Interview
Matt Watson Interview
Jordan Stewart Interview

 

Social Media Information:
Twitter:@PHXRisingFC
Snapchat: PHXRisingFC
Facebook: Phoenix Rising FC
Instagram:@PHXRisingFC
Hashtags: #RisingAsOne, #PHXvLA

 

About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is Arizona’s highest level professional soccer club. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Beginning in March of 2017, Phoenix Rising FC will be playing in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale.  For more information on the club, visit the team’s website at www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

About United Soccer League

The United Soccer League is the fastest growing professional soccer league in the world with teams in 19 states and three Canadian provinces. Since 2014, the USL has doubled in size and established a sizeable North American footprint with strong ownership, experienced executives and regional rivalries.

In 2016, the USL experienced record growth with a total season attendance of almost 1.5 million, a 33 percent increase from 2015. The average attendance for the league’s top-10 drawing teams was 6,724, a 25 percent increase year-over-year.

Creating an engaging environment for passionate fans, the USL aims to establish all clubs as owners or primary tenants of 8,000-10,000 seat soccer-specific stadiums by 2020. Teams have invested more than $100 million into stadium infrastructure in the last year to enhance the experience for the USL’s passionate fans, 900-plus players and nearly 100 coaches in building a highly sophisticated league.

Expanding its broadcast reach with ESPN and SiriusXM partnerships, USL “Games of the Week” were available this year on ESPN3 to 99 million households. The USL aired more than 500 games last season through its Match Center. Recently, the USL finalized a $10 million investment and partnership with VISTA Worldlink to create USL Productions, which will create more than 1,000 hours of live match coverage for 2017. Additionally, statistical analysis will be powered by Opta – the world’s leading provider of live, detailed sports data – who will manage and deliver in-depth details for all USL games.

Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL supports its teams with operational excellence through 50-plus employees and 16 departments including Analytics, Competition, Creative, Digital, League Operations, Marketing, Merchandise/Licensing, Team Services, USL Productions and more.

Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, on USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.