Match Preview

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.

 

PHOENIX, AZ (March 31, 2017) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-1-0) heads on its first road trip of the season to Utah to square off with Real Monarchs SLC (1-0-0) on Saturday, April 8, at 3 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 road trip comes on the heels of Phoenix Rising FC’s historic home opener on March 25. An all-time club record 6,890 fans watched as Phoenix Rising FC fell to Toronto FC II, 1-0. The match marked the opening of the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, the first soccer-specific stadium in the club’s four-year history.

Real Monarchs SLC are coming off a road win to begin their 2017 campaign. Behind goals from midfielders James Moberg and Nick Besler, the Monarchs downed Portland Timbers 2, 2-1. Midfielder Charlie Adams notched the assist for both goals.

This will be the eighth meetup between the two clubs. In two previous seasons, Phoenix Rising FC is 4-3-0. The teams aren’t just evenly matched in terms of records. The matches themselves have been very close with six of the seven matches decided by one goal. The only time a contest was decided by more than a goal came on July 22, 2016, a 3-0 win for Phoenix Rising FC.

 

Game 2 – Phoenix Rising FC at Real Monarchs SLC

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017

Kickoff: 3:00 p.m., Arizona

Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium (Sandy, UT)

Phoenix Rising FC: 0-1-0, 0 pts

Real Monarchs SLC: 1-0-0, 3 pts

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 4-3-0 in its all-time series with Real Monarchs SLC, and has won three of the last four meetings including the last two trips to Utah.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center
Frank Yallop Interview 
Peter Ramage Interview
Shaun Wright-Phillips Interview

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

 

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 (March 31, 2017) – Phoenix Rising Football Club (0-1-0) heads on its first road trip of the season to Utah to square off with Real Monarchs SLC (1-0-0) on Saturday, April 8, at 3 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 road trip comes on the heels of Phoenix Rising FC’s historic home opener on March 25. An all-time club record 6,890 fans watched as Phoenix Rising FC fell to Toronto FC II, 1-0. The match marked the opening of the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, the first soccer-specific stadium in the club’s four-year history.

Real Monarchs SLC are coming off a road win to begin their 2017 campaign. Behind goals from midfielders James Moberg and Nick Besler, the Monarchs downed Portland Timbers 2, 2-1. Midfielder Charlie Adams notched the assist for both goals.

This will be the eighth meetup between the two clubs. In two previous seasons, Phoenix Rising FC is 4-3-0. The teams aren’t just evenly matched in terms of records. The matches themselves have been very close with six of the seven matches decided by one goal. The only time a contest was decided by more than a goal came on July 22, 2016, a 3-0 win for Phoenix Rising FC.

 

Game 2 – Phoenix Rising FC at Real Monarchs SLC

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017

Kickoff: 3:00 p.m., Arizona

Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium (Sandy, UT)

Phoenix Rising FC: 0-1-0, 0 pts

Real Monarchs SLC: 1-0-0, 3 pts

All-time Series: Phoenix Rising FC is 4-3-0 in its all-time series with Real Monarchs SLC, and has won three of the last four meetings including the last two trips to Utah.

Watch:
www.phxrisingfc.com
USL Match Center
Frank Yallop Interview 
Peter Ramage Interview
Shaun Wright-Phillips Interview

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

 

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) March 24, 2017 – Phoenix Rising FC kicks off its inaugural home opener at its brand-new soccer-specific stadium on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. against Toronto FC II. And while the buzz surrounding the match continues to grow (the club announced a sell out on Thursday night) Head Coach Frank Yallop is confident his veteran players will keep their cool.

“They’re not going to be nervous,” Yallop said. “Young guys need to be settled down on a big occasion. It’s going to be a packed house. The pressure’s on. We want to play well and win. So, I feel that the older guys are going to calm our young boys down and just play the game. Don’t worry about the outcome. If you play well and perform well, usually you win.”

The club has no shortage of players with big-game experience. Forward Omar Bravo and midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips have played on the sport’s biggest stage: The World Cup. While fellow veteran defenders Jordan Stewart and Peter Ramage have experience playing in England’s Premier League.

“I see (the older players) putting their arm around people and talking to them individually,” Yallop said. “We have a really exciting young left back in Victor Vasquez. He can run like the wind. And I always see Omar (Bravo) talking to him and just trying to settle him down and get him to play simple when he needs to.”

Bringing in those types of players may have seemed like a challenge 3-4 months ago when the club’s pop up stadium was still just a concept. But Yallop said he sold them “on the dream” as he took them to the empty space where the stadium would eventually rise.

“It was tumbleweed where I pointed to the stadium location when players came in and signed,” Yallop said. “Jordan and Shaun, they didn’t laugh, but they were like, ‘There’s no chance that it’ll be ready.’ But here we are and it looks fantastic.”

 

Match details

Phoenix Rising FC v. Toronto FC II

March 25, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex

 

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. Phoenix Rising FC is among the 12 finalists currently under consideration for an MLS (Division 1) Expansion Franchise.  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) March 24, 2017 – Phoenix Rising FC kicks off its inaugural home opener at its brand-new soccer-specific stadium on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. against Toronto FC II. And while the buzz surrounding the match continues to grow (the club announced a sell out on Thursday night) Head Coach Frank Yallop is confident his veteran players will keep their cool.

“They’re not going to be nervous,” Yallop said. “Young guys need to be settled down on a big occasion. It’s going to be a packed house. The pressure’s on. We want to play well and win. So, I feel that the older guys are going to calm our young boys down and just play the game. Don’t worry about the outcome. If you play well and perform well, usually you win.”

The club has no shortage of players with big-game experience. Forward Omar Bravo and midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips have played on the sport’s biggest stage: The World Cup. While fellow veteran defenders Jordan Stewart and Peter Ramage have experience playing in England’s Premier League.

“I see (the older players) putting their arm around people and talking to them individually,” Yallop said. “We have a really exciting young left back in Victor Vasquez. He can run like the wind. And I always see Omar (Bravo) talking to him and just trying to settle him down and get him to play simple when he needs to.”

Bringing in those types of players may have seemed like a challenge 3-4 months ago when the club’s pop up stadium was still just a concept. But Yallop said he sold them “on the dream” as he took them to the empty space where the stadium would eventually rise.

“It was tumbleweed where I pointed to the stadium location when players came in and signed,” Yallop said. “Jordan and Shaun, they didn’t laugh, but they were like, ‘There’s no chance that it’ll be ready.’ But here we are and it looks fantastic.”

 

Match details

Phoenix Rising FC v. Toronto FC II

March 25, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex

 

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. Phoenix Rising FC is among the 12 finalists currently under consideration for an MLS (Division 1) Expansion Franchise.  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.

SAN DIEGO — Phoenix Rising FC applied plenty of pressure in 90 minutes, creating several opportunities over the course of the match. But the team couldn’t find the back of the net enough times in a 3-1 loss to Albion SC Pros. It was the club’s first match of the 2017 preseason.

“We had three guys who are signed that started the game and we had 14 or 15 that are signed who didn’t even dress,” said Phoenix Rising FC head coach Frank Yallop “If we had played a proper team, it’s a different game, but it wasn’t for that. It was for us to look at some players that I wanted to look at closely.”

Rising FC’s lone goal came in the second half after a re-kick due to the goalkeeper coming off his line too early. Forward Matt Hurlow was denied by the offending goalkeeper, then G. Pikitis replaced Hurlow and buried the re-kick into the left corner of the net.

Albion’s David Luquen scored a brace to give his club a 2-0 lead at the half. His first goal came in the 4th minute, off a penalty kick. His second goal was a free kick stunner in stoppage time of the first half. Albion’s final goal was the result of a 59th-minute penalty kick from Kuba Waligorski.

Phoenix Rising FC is back on the pitch on Saturday, March 4, against Grand Canyon University Soccer. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. at GCU Soccer Stadium and is free and open to the public.

 

Scoring Summary

ASC: 4’, 11-David Luquen (PK)

ASC: 45+’, 11-David Luquen

ASC: 56’, 4-Kuba Waligorski

PHX: 59’, G. Pikitis

 

PHX: P. Hapley; C. Dexhart (36’, A. Gray), B. Granger (62’, G. Gergich), M. Gunderson, D. Murbles; M. Langman (62’, D. Meagle), G. Pikitis, R. Nygard, R. Dunn, V. Vasquez; M. Hurlow (62’, A. Dwyer)

 

ASC: 1-Jean Antoine; 2-Frankie Sanfilippo, 3-Luke Staats, 4-Kuba Waligorski, 21-Sergio Enriquez; 6-Luis Cardona, 23-Felipe Luborio, 5-Sergio Ortiz; 11-David Luquen, 14-Cameron Roget (80’, 17-Austin Rovazzini), 9-Amani Walker (65’, 20-Tre Hayes)

Cautions

PHX: ’43, M. Langman

Ejections

ASC: 9’, 3-Luke Staats

SAN DIEGO — Phoenix Rising FC applied plenty of pressure in 90 minutes, creating several opportunities over the course of the match. But the team couldn’t find the back of the net enough times in a 3-1 loss to Albion SC Pros. It was the club’s first match of the 2017 preseason.

“We had three guys who are signed that started the game and we had 14 or 15 that are signed who didn’t even dress,” said Phoenix Rising FC head coach Frank Yallop “If we had played a proper team, it’s a different game, but it wasn’t for that. It was for us to look at some players that I wanted to look at closely.”

Rising FC’s lone goal came in the second half after a re-kick due to the goalkeeper coming off his line too early. Forward Matt Hurlow was denied by the offending goalkeeper, then G. Pikitis replaced Hurlow and buried the re-kick into the left corner of the net.

Albion’s David Luquen scored a brace to give his club a 2-0 lead at the half. His first goal came in the 4th minute, off a penalty kick. His second goal was a free kick stunner in stoppage time of the first half. Albion’s final goal was the result of a 59th-minute penalty kick from Kuba Waligorski.

Phoenix Rising FC is back on the pitch on Saturday, March 4, against Grand Canyon University Soccer. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. at GCU Soccer Stadium and is free and open to the public.

 

Scoring Summary

ASC: 4’, 11-David Luquen (PK)

ASC: 45+’, 11-David Luquen

ASC: 56’, 4-Kuba Waligorski

PHX: 59’, G. Pikitis

 

PHX: P. Hapley; C. Dexhart (36’, A. Gray), B. Granger (62’, G. Gergich), M. Gunderson, D. Murbles; M. Langman (62’, D. Meagle), G. Pikitis, R. Nygard, R. Dunn, V. Vasquez; M. Hurlow (62’, A. Dwyer)

 

ASC: 1-Jean Antoine; 2-Frankie Sanfilippo, 3-Luke Staats, 4-Kuba Waligorski, 21-Sergio Enriquez; 6-Luis Cardona, 23-Felipe Luborio, 5-Sergio Ortiz; 11-David Luquen, 14-Cameron Roget (80’, 17-Austin Rovazzini), 9-Amani Walker (65’, 20-Tre Hayes)

Cautions

PHX: ’43, M. Langman

Ejections

ASC: 9’, 3-Luke Staats