Match Recap

PHOENIX (July 15, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC had never mustered a win or even a draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, but thanks to a brace from forward Jason Johnson, the club walked away with a 2-1 win to extend its unbeaten streak to six matches.

The game-winning tally came off a corner in the 84th minute. Rather than standing tall in the box to receive the kick, forward Didier Drogba sent the corner toward the mass of players. He found Johnson, who outleapt the defense and hit the back of the net.

It was Johnson’s second goal of the evening. His first goal came in the 66th minute of the match. Victor Vasquez attempted to send a cross into the box. The pass was deflected toward the opposing goalkeeper, who tried to corral the errant ball. But he couldn’t keep a hold of it and Johnson pounced, sending it into the net to equalize the match.

Colorado Springs scored the first goal of the match in a poor first half for Phoenix Rising. Kevaugn Frater got on the end of a long ball from defender Josh Phillips. With space outside the box, he slotted home a goal to give his club a 1-0 lead.

Phoenix Rising FC returns to the road next Saturday, July 22, to take on Tulsa Roughnecks FC. The match will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and fans can head to the clubs official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace.

 
Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Date: July 15, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Attendance: 5,605

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
 
Scoring Summary:
COS: 12’, 11-Kevaughn Frater (2-Josh Phillips)
PHX: 66’, 14-Jason Johnson
PHX: 84’, 14-Jason Johnson (11-Didier Drogba)

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 28’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
PHX: 90’, 8-Matt Watson (yellow)
PHX: 90+3’, 14-Jason Johnson (yellow)
PHX: 90+7’, 18-Josh Cohen (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vasquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm (78’, 13-Eder Arreola), 4-Blair Gavin (46’, 14-Jason Johnson), 8-Matt Watson, 30-Eric Avila; 9-Omar Bravo (78’, 24-A.J. Gray), 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 17-Alessandro Riggi, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

 

 

 

PHOENIX (July 15, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC had never mustered a win or even a draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, but thanks to a brace from forward Jason Johnson, the club walked away with a 2-1 win to extend its unbeaten streak to six matches.

The game-winning tally came off a corner in the 84th minute. Rather than standing tall in the box to receive the kick, forward Didier Drogba sent the corner toward the mass of players. He found Johnson, who outleapt the defense and hit the back of the net.

It was Johnson’s second goal of the evening. His first goal came in the 66th minute of the match. Victor Vasquez attempted to send a cross into the box. The pass was deflected toward the opposing goalkeeper, who tried to corral the errant ball. But he couldn’t keep a hold of it and Johnson pounced, sending it into the net to equalize the match.

Colorado Springs scored the first goal of the match in a poor first half for Phoenix Rising. Kevaugn Frater got on the end of a long ball from defender Josh Phillips. With space outside the box, he slotted home a goal to give his club a 1-0 lead.

Phoenix Rising FC returns to the road next Saturday, July 22, to take on Tulsa Roughnecks FC. The match will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and fans can head to the clubs official watch party at the Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace.

 
Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Date: July 15, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Attendance: 5,605

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
 
Scoring Summary:
COS: 12’, 11-Kevaughn Frater (2-Josh Phillips)
PHX: 66’, 14-Jason Johnson
PHX: 84’, 14-Jason Johnson (11-Didier Drogba)

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 28’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
PHX: 90’, 8-Matt Watson (yellow)
PHX: 90+3’, 14-Jason Johnson (yellow)
PHX: 90+7’, 18-Josh Cohen (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vasquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm (78’, 13-Eder Arreola), 4-Blair Gavin (46’, 14-Jason Johnson), 8-Matt Watson, 30-Eric Avila; 9-Omar Bravo (78’, 24-A.J. Gray), 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 17-Alessandro Riggi, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

 

 

 

PHOENIX (15 de julio 2017) — En toda la historia de Phoenix Rising FC el equipo nunca ha podido vencer o empatar a los Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, pero esta noche cambio eso. Gracias a delantero Jason Johnson el equipo pudo salir con una victoria sobre los Switchbacks de 2-1 y ha extendido su racha de seis partidos invictos.

En el 84 minuto cayó el gol que ganaría el partido. El delantero Didier Drogba tomo el tiro de equina donde le puso el pase de cabeza a su compañero Johnson. Johnson usando su altura y rapidez pudo ganarle a la defensa y cayó el balón en la portería.

Este fue el Segundo gol de la noche para Johnson. Su primer gol llego al minuto 66 del partido. Víctor Vásquez intento mandar el centro que fue desviado hacia las manos del arquero del equipo contrario. El arquero intento acorralar el balón, pero se le escapó de las manos y llego Johnson para empatar el partido.

Colorado Springs anoto el primer gol del partido en el primer tiempo. El jugador Kevaugn Frater recibió el pase largo de defensa Josh Philips y encontró el gol, dirigiendo a su equipo 1-0.

Phoenix Rising FC viajara el 22 de julio contra los Tulsa Roughnecks FC. El partido comenzara a las 5:30 p.m. Fans están invitados acompañarnos a la fiesta oficial del equipo para ver el partido en vivo en el Thirsty Lion en Tempe Marketplace.

 
Partido: Phoenix Rising FC contra. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Fecha: 15 de julio 2017
Locación: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Asistencia: 5,605

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
 
Resumen de Puntuación:
COS: 12’, 11-Kevaughn Frater (2-Josh Phillips)
PHX: 66’, 14-Jason Johnson
PHX: 84’, 14-Jason Johnson (11-Didier Drogba)

Resumen de Disciplina:
PHX: 28’, 6-Miguel Timm (amarilla)
PHX: 90’, 8-Matt Watson (amarilla)
PHX: 90+3’, 14-Jason Johnson (amarilla)
PHX: 90+7’, 18-Josh Cohen (amarilla)

PRFC Titulares: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vásquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm (78’, 13-Eder Arreola), 4-Blair Gavin (46’, 14-Jason Johnson), 8-Matt Watson, 30-Eric Avila; 9-Omar Bravo (78’, 24-A.J. Gray), 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substituciones sin Tiempo de Juego: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 17-Alessandro Riggi, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

 

PHOENIX (15 de julio 2017) — En toda la historia de Phoenix Rising FC el equipo nunca ha podido vencer o empatar a los Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, pero esta noche cambio eso. Gracias a delantero Jason Johnson el equipo pudo salir con una victoria sobre los Switchbacks de 2-1 y ha extendido su racha de seis partidos invictos.

En el 84 minuto cayó el gol que ganaría el partido. El delantero Didier Drogba tomo el tiro de equina donde le puso el pase de cabeza a su compañero Johnson. Johnson usando su altura y rapidez pudo ganarle a la defensa y cayó el balón en la portería.

Este fue el Segundo gol de la noche para Johnson. Su primer gol llego al minuto 66 del partido. Víctor Vásquez intento mandar el centro que fue desviado hacia las manos del arquero del equipo contrario. El arquero intento acorralar el balón, pero se le escapó de las manos y llego Johnson para empatar el partido.

Colorado Springs anoto el primer gol del partido en el primer tiempo. El jugador Kevaugn Frater recibió el pase largo de defensa Josh Philips y encontró el gol, dirigiendo a su equipo 1-0.

Phoenix Rising FC viajara el 22 de julio contra los Tulsa Roughnecks FC. El partido comenzara a las 5:30 p.m. Fans están invitados acompañarnos a la fiesta oficial del equipo para ver el partido en vivo en el Thirsty Lion en Tempe Marketplace.

 
Partido: Phoenix Rising FC contra. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Fecha: 15 de julio 2017
Locación: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Asistencia: 5,605

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
 
Resumen de Puntuación:
COS: 12’, 11-Kevaughn Frater (2-Josh Phillips)
PHX: 66’, 14-Jason Johnson
PHX: 84’, 14-Jason Johnson (11-Didier Drogba)

Resumen de Disciplina:
PHX: 28’, 6-Miguel Timm (amarilla)
PHX: 90’, 8-Matt Watson (amarilla)
PHX: 90+3’, 14-Jason Johnson (amarilla)
PHX: 90+7’, 18-Josh Cohen (amarilla)

PRFC Titulares: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vásquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm (78’, 13-Eder Arreola), 4-Blair Gavin (46’, 14-Jason Johnson), 8-Matt Watson, 30-Eric Avila; 9-Omar Bravo (78’, 24-A.J. Gray), 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substituciones sin Tiempo de Juego: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 17-Alessandro Riggi, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

 

PHOENIX (July 8, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC forward Didier Drogba saved the club from a sure loss with a stoppage-time free kick goal to give the club a 1-1 draw with Orange County Soccer Club. Rising FC (5-5-4) is now unbeaten in five matches, a new club record.

Orange County (4-4-3) had a 1-0 lead in stoppage time due to an 84th-minute free kick goal from Roy Meeus. But with one minute remaining in stoppage time, Phoenix Rising FC midfielder A.J. Gray drew
a foul several feet outside of the penalty area. Standing to the right of the target, Drogba sent his shot toward the near right corner of the net and beat the goalkeeper for the dramatic equalizer.

Phoenix Rising FC will return home to the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday, July 15 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. The match will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are still available and fans can purchase them by heading to www.www.phxrisingfc.com

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Orange County SC
Date: July 8, 2017
Location: Great Park| Irvine, CA

ORANGE COUNTY SC 1-1 PHOENIX RISING FC
 
Scoring Summary:
OC: 84’, 17-Roy Meeus
PHX: 90+’, 11-Didier Drogba

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 50’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
OC: 64’, 9-Monday Etim (yellow)
OC: 77’, 17-Roy Meeus (yellow)
PHX: 79’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vasquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm, 4-Blair Gavin (87’,4-A.J. Gray), 8-Matt Watson (’87, 13-Eder Arreola), 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (46’, 30-Eric Avila), 9-Omar Bravo, 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 14-Jason Johnson, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

PHOENIX (July 8, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC forward Didier Drogba saved the club from a sure loss with a stoppage-time free kick goal to give the club a 1-1 draw with Orange County Soccer Club. Rising FC (5-5-4) is now unbeaten in five matches, a new club record.

Orange County (4-4-3) had a 1-0 lead in stoppage time due to an 84th-minute free kick goal from Roy Meeus. But with one minute remaining in stoppage time, Phoenix Rising FC midfielder A.J. Gray drew
a foul several feet outside of the penalty area. Standing to the right of the target, Drogba sent his shot toward the near right corner of the net and beat the goalkeeper for the dramatic equalizer.

Phoenix Rising FC will return home to the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday, July 15 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. The match will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are still available and fans can purchase them by heading to www.www.phxrisingfc.com

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Orange County SC
Date: July 8, 2017
Location: Great Park| Irvine, CA

ORANGE COUNTY SC 1-1 PHOENIX RISING FC
 
Scoring Summary:
OC: 84’, 17-Roy Meeus
PHX: 90+’, 11-Didier Drogba

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 50’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
OC: 64’, 9-Monday Etim (yellow)
OC: 77’, 17-Roy Meeus (yellow)
PHX: 79’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 25-Victor Vasquez, 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 6-Miguel Timm, 4-Blair Gavin (87’,4-A.J. Gray), 8-Matt Watson (’87, 13-Eder Arreola), 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (46’, 30-Eric Avila), 9-Omar Bravo, 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 14-Jason Johnson, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 34-Jordan Stewart

PHOENIX (June 30, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC remained unbeaten for a fourth consecutive match following a 0-0 road draw against Reno 1868 FC. The match was also the first clean sheet of the season for Phoenix Rising FC, who is now 5-5-3 in league play.

The match’s biggest play occurred in the 35th minute. Reno (6-4-4) was awarded a penalty and the club’s leading scorer Dane Kelly stepped to the spot. After the whistle blew, Kelly sent his shot low and to the left but Phoenix Rising goalkeeper Josh Cohen dove to the correct side and made the save to keep the match scoreless.

Cohen stepped up in a big way just about ten minutes later. A Reno attacker had space and took a long-range shot from the left side of the pitch that looked destined for the far-right corner of the net. But Cohen leapt to his left and tipped the shot onto the crossbar.

Phoenix Rising had several scoring opportunities, but the club’s two best chances came late in the match. In the 84th minute, with Didier Drogba standing over the ball, Omar Bravo snuck in from behind and took a free kick that nearly beat the keeper to the near left post before the shot was pushed aside.

Three minutes later, midfielder Matt Watson beat the defense and dribbled the ball into the box from the right side. He sent a centering pass toward the top of the box for a waiting Eder Arreola who had the space to shoot but his shot went over the target.

Phoenix Rising FC remains on the road next week when they travel to California to take on Orange County Soccer Club on Saturday, July 8. The match kicks of 5:00 p.m.

  
Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Reno 1868 FC
Date: June 30, 2017
Location: Greater Nevada Field | Reno, NV
 

RENO 1868 FC 0-0 PHOENIX RISING FC
 
Scoring Summary:

Disciplinary Summary:
RNO: 86’, 99-Brian Brown (yellow)
PHX: 90+’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 25-Victor Vasquez (73’ 29-Shuan Wright-Phillips), 6-Miguel Timm (46’, 13-Eder Arreola), 24-A.J. Gray, 4-Blair Gavin, 8-Matt Watson; 11-Jason Johnson (46’, 9-Omar Bravo), 11-Didier Drogba ©
 

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 30-Eric Avila, 34-Jordan Stewart

PHOENIX (June 30, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC remained unbeaten for a fourth consecutive match following a 0-0 road draw against Reno 1868 FC. The match was also the first clean sheet of the season for Phoenix Rising FC, who is now 5-5-3 in league play.

The match’s biggest play occurred in the 35th minute. Reno (6-4-4) was awarded a penalty and the club’s leading scorer Dane Kelly stepped to the spot. After the whistle blew, Kelly sent his shot low and to the left but Phoenix Rising goalkeeper Josh Cohen dove to the correct side and made the save to keep the match scoreless.

Cohen stepped up in a big way just about ten minutes later. A Reno attacker had space and took a long-range shot from the left side of the pitch that looked destined for the far-right corner of the net. But Cohen leapt to his left and tipped the shot onto the crossbar.

Phoenix Rising had several scoring opportunities, but the club’s two best chances came late in the match. In the 84th minute, with Didier Drogba standing over the ball, Omar Bravo snuck in from behind and took a free kick that nearly beat the keeper to the near left post before the shot was pushed aside.

Three minutes later, midfielder Matt Watson beat the defense and dribbled the ball into the box from the right side. He sent a centering pass toward the top of the box for a waiting Eder Arreola who had the space to shoot but his shot went over the target.

Phoenix Rising FC remains on the road next week when they travel to California to take on Orange County Soccer Club on Saturday, July 8. The match kicks of 5:00 p.m.

  
Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Reno 1868 FC
Date: June 30, 2017
Location: Greater Nevada Field | Reno, NV
 

RENO 1868 FC 0-0 PHOENIX RISING FC
 
Scoring Summary:

Disciplinary Summary:
RNO: 86’, 99-Brian Brown (yellow)
PHX: 90+’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa; 25-Victor Vasquez (73’ 29-Shuan Wright-Phillips), 6-Miguel Timm (46’, 13-Eder Arreola), 24-A.J. Gray, 4-Blair Gavin, 8-Matt Watson; 11-Jason Johnson (46’, 9-Omar Bravo), 11-Didier Drogba ©
 

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa, 30-Eric Avila, 34-Jordan Stewart

PHOENIX (18 de junio 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC se recargo en Didier Drogba para ganarse el buen peleado 2-2 contra los Swope Park Rangers en el juego de ida. El record del club ahora es 5-5-1 y sigue invicto contra los Swope Park. El record de los Rangers es 5-4-2.

Phoenix Rising FC seguía detrás de los Swope Park Rangers por un gol en los últimos momentos del partido. Pero, al delantero Omar Bravo se le cometió una falta en el área chica y marco un penalti. Drogba tiro un balonazo en la esquina izquierda de la red para anotar el 2-2.

Fue la segunda vez que Drogba igualo un partido. Con el club perdiendo en el 57 minuto, Swope Park dio un pase malo en su zona y el mediocampista Shaun Wright-Philips encontró la bola para mandar un centro a Drogba. Con un espacio entre él y el defensa, Drogba mando su tiro a la esquina derecha para empatar el partido.

Kevin Oliveira convierto el tiro para marcar el 1-0. Después, en el 62 minuto A.J. Gray fue marcado por tumbar al delantero de los Swope Park en el área chica. Nansel Selbol de los Swope Park’s convirtió el marcador a 2-1. Los goles de los Ranger’s fueron anotados por Penaltis. El primero fue en el minuto 26 cuando J.J. Greer le marcaron amarilla en el área chica.

Phoenix Rising FC regresa a casa a jugar en el complejo del Phoenix Rising FC el Sábado 24 de junio para el partido contra Real Monarchs SLC. El partido comenzara a las 7:30 p.m. Boletos para el partido pueden ser comprados en línea en el sitio de web www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Partido: Phoenix Rising FC en Swope Park Rangers
Día: 18 de junio 2017
Locación: Swope Soccer Village | Kansas City, MO

SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Resumen de Puntación:
SPR: 26’, 88-Kevin Oliveira (PK)
PHX: 57’, 11-Didier Drogba (29-Shaun Wright-Phillips)
SPR: 62’, 31-Nansel Selbol (PK)
PHX: 89’, 11-Didier Drogba (PK)

Resumen de Disciplina:
PHX: 25’, 34-J.J. Greer (amarilla)
SPR: 65’, 31-Nansel Selbol (amarilla)
SPR: 77’, 32-Christina Duke (amarilla)
PHX: 87’, 11-Didier Drogba (amarilla)
 

Titulares de PRFC: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 34-J.J. Greer, 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson (85’, 30-Eric Avila), 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (69’, 9-Omar Bravo), 24-A.J. Gray (80’, 13-Eder Arreola); 11-Didier Drogba ©

Los Sustitutos Sin Tiempo de Juego: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paoness

PHOENIX (18 de junio 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC se recargo en Didier Drogba para ganarse el buen peleado 2-2 contra los Swope Park Rangers en el juego de ida. El record del club ahora es 5-5-1 y sigue invicto contra los Swope Park. El record de los Rangers es 5-4-2.

Phoenix Rising FC seguía detrás de los Swope Park Rangers por un gol en los últimos momentos del partido. Pero, al delantero Omar Bravo se le cometió una falta en el área chica y marco un penalti. Drogba tiro un balonazo en la esquina izquierda de la red para anotar el 2-2.

Fue la segunda vez que Drogba igualo un partido. Con el club perdiendo en el 57 minuto, Swope Park dio un pase malo en su zona y el mediocampista Shaun Wright-Philips encontró la bola para mandar un centro a Drogba. Con un espacio entre él y el defensa, Drogba mando su tiro a la esquina derecha para empatar el partido.

Kevin Oliveira convierto el tiro para marcar el 1-0. Después, en el 62 minuto A.J. Gray fue marcado por tumbar al delantero de los Swope Park en el área chica. Nansel Selbol de los Swope Park’s convirtió el marcador a 2-1. Los goles de los Ranger’s fueron anotados por Penaltis. El primero fue en el minuto 26 cuando J.J. Greer le marcaron amarilla en el área chica.

Phoenix Rising FC regresa a casa a jugar en el complejo del Phoenix Rising FC el Sábado 24 de junio para el partido contra Real Monarchs SLC. El partido comenzara a las 7:30 p.m. Boletos para el partido pueden ser comprados en línea en el sitio de web www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Partido: Phoenix Rising FC en Swope Park Rangers
Día: 18 de junio 2017
Locación: Swope Soccer Village | Kansas City, MO

SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Resumen de Puntación:
SPR: 26’, 88-Kevin Oliveira (PK)
PHX: 57’, 11-Didier Drogba (29-Shaun Wright-Phillips)
SPR: 62’, 31-Nansel Selbol (PK)
PHX: 89’, 11-Didier Drogba (PK)

Resumen de Disciplina:
PHX: 25’, 34-J.J. Greer (amarilla)
SPR: 65’, 31-Nansel Selbol (amarilla)
SPR: 77’, 32-Christina Duke (amarilla)
PHX: 87’, 11-Didier Drogba (amarilla)
 

Titulares de PRFC: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 34-J.J. Greer, 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson (85’, 30-Eric Avila), 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (69’, 9-Omar Bravo), 24-A.J. Gray (80’, 13-Eder Arreola); 11-Didier Drogba ©

Los Sustitutos Sin Tiempo de Juego: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paoness

PHOENIX (June 18, 2017) — Phoenix Rising Football Club leaned on a Didier Drogba brace to earn a hard fought 2-2 draw against Swope Park Rangers on the road. The club is now 5-5-1 and remains unbeaten all-time against Swope Park. The Rangers are now 5-4-2.

Phoenix Rising FC trailed by a goal going into the final moments of the match. But forward Omar Bravo drew a foul in the box and a penalty kick. Drogba stepped up to the spot and struck a near perfect shot into the left side netting to equalize 2-2.

It was the second time Drogba tied the match. With the club down 1-0 in the 57th minute, Swope Park gave up a bad turnover deep in their own zone. Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips jumped on the loose ball and found Drogba in the middle of the pitch. With space between him and the defender, Drogba sent a shot inside the far right post to tie the match.

Both of the Kevin Oliveira calmly converted the kick to make it 1-0. Then in the 62nd minute, A.J. Gray was called for taking an attacker down in the box. Swope Park’s Nansel Selbol easily converted his shot to make it 2-1.Rangers’s goals came off penalties. The first came in the 26th minute when J.J. Greer was whistled for a yellow card in the box.

Phoenix Rising FC comes back home to the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday, June 24, to take on Real Monarchs SLC. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the match are available and can be purchased online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Swope Park Rangers
Date: June 18, 2017
Location: Swope Soccer Village | Kansas City, MO

SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Scoring Summary:
SPR: 26’, 88-Kevin Oliveira (PK)
PHX: 57’, 11-Didier Drogba (29-Shaun Wright-Phillips)
SPR: 62’, 31-Nansel Selbol (PK)
PHX: 89’, 11-Didier Drogba (PK)

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 25’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)
SPR: 65’, 31-Nansel Selbol (yellow)
SPR: 77’, 32-Christina Duke (yellow)
PHX: 87’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)
 

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 34-J.J. Greer, 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson (85’, 30-Eric Avila), 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (69’, 9-Omar Bravo), 24-A.J. Gray (80’, 13-Eder Arreola); 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

 

PHOENIX (June 18, 2017) — Phoenix Rising Football Club leaned on a Didier Drogba brace to earn a hard fought 2-2 draw against Swope Park Rangers on the road. The club is now 5-5-1 and remains unbeaten all-time against Swope Park. The Rangers are now 5-4-2.

Phoenix Rising FC trailed by a goal going into the final moments of the match. But forward Omar Bravo drew a foul in the box and a penalty kick. Drogba stepped up to the spot and struck a near perfect shot into the left side netting to equalize 2-2.

It was the second time Drogba tied the match. With the club down 1-0 in the 57th minute, Swope Park gave up a bad turnover deep in their own zone. Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips jumped on the loose ball and found Drogba in the middle of the pitch. With space between him and the defender, Drogba sent a shot inside the far right post to tie the match.

Both of the Kevin Oliveira calmly converted the kick to make it 1-0. Then in the 62nd minute, A.J. Gray was called for taking an attacker down in the box. Swope Park’s Nansel Selbol easily converted his shot to make it 2-1.Rangers’s goals came off penalties. The first came in the 26th minute when J.J. Greer was whistled for a yellow card in the box.

Phoenix Rising FC comes back home to the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday, June 24, to take on Real Monarchs SLC. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the match are available and can be purchased online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at Swope Park Rangers
Date: June 18, 2017
Location: Swope Soccer Village | Kansas City, MO

SWOPE PARK RANGERS 2-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Scoring Summary:
SPR: 26’, 88-Kevin Oliveira (PK)
PHX: 57’, 11-Didier Drogba (29-Shaun Wright-Phillips)
SPR: 62’, 31-Nansel Selbol (PK)
PHX: 89’, 11-Didier Drogba (PK)

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 25’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)
SPR: 65’, 31-Nansel Selbol (yellow)
SPR: 77’, 32-Christina Duke (yellow)
PHX: 87’, 11-Didier Drogba (yellow)
 

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 34-J.J. Greer, 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson (85’, 30-Eric Avila), 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (69’, 9-Omar Bravo), 24-A.J. Gray (80’, 13-Eder Arreola); 11-Didier Drogba ©

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

 

PHOENIX (June 10, 2017) — Didier Drogba scored the opening goal and then set up Shaun Wright-Philips on the game-winner in an exhilarating 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Drogba made his club debut in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 7,062 fans.

“It always feels good to score a goal and it’s nice to make history but that’s not the most important for me,” Drogba said. “It’s still the game it’s still the beautiful game and I wanted to enjoy it and I was enjoying it today and that’s the most important part.”

Phoenix generated a flurry of chances early and often in the first half before Drogba finally broke through in the 40th minute. After hitting the post twice earlier in the game, Drogba headed an Amadou Dia cross past Whitecaps FC 2 goalie Sean Melvin and into the net to put Rising FC ahead just before halftime.

Whitecaps 2 equalized in the 69th minute after being awarded a penalty kick for a Kody Wakasa foul in the box. Marco Bustos stepped up and slotted his spot kick past Rising FC goalie Josh Cohen to knot the score at 1-1.

But ex-Chelsea teammates Drogba and Wright-Philips rekindled their partnership in the 77th minute. Drogba put Wright-Philips through on goal with a well-placed pass from the middle of the pitch and the Phoenix Rising midfielder fired a low shot to the keeper’s right and into the far right side of the net.

“It’s a great team effort (to) the point of never giving up and fighting till the final whistle” Wright-Phiilips said. “And a couple of times that has paid off for us and that’s just something we have to keep doing.”

The win was the first league victory for head coach Patrice Carteron, who also made his debut on Saturday.

"I think as a team we will get better physically and tactically," Carteron said. "But I am happy with these three points. Seven-thousand people in the stands tonight and I am happy to get these three points and that the people got to see two goals.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Whitecaps FC 2
Date: June 10, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
 

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 WHITECAPS FC 2

Scoring Summary:
40’, 11-Didier Drogba (19-Amadou Dia)
69’, 32-Marco Bustos (PK)
77’, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (11-Didier Drogba)

Disciplinary Summary:
VAN: 16’, 47-Kyle Greig (yellow)
PHX: 19’, 9-Omar Bravo (yellow)
VAN: 52’, 42-David Norman, Jr. (yellow)

 

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 5-Peter Ramage (34’, 34-J.J. Greer), 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson, 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips, 9-Omar Bravo (73', 24-A.J. Gray); 11-Didier Drogba

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Victor Vasquez, 30-Eric Avila, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

PHOENIX (June 10, 2017) — Didier Drogba scored the opening goal and then set up Shaun Wright-Philips on the game-winner in an exhilarating 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Drogba made his club debut in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 7,062 fans.

“It always feels good to score a goal and it’s nice to make history but that’s not the most important for me,” Drogba said. “It’s still the game it’s still the beautiful game and I wanted to enjoy it and I was enjoying it today and that’s the most important part.”

Phoenix generated a flurry of chances early and often in the first half before Drogba finally broke through in the 40th minute. After hitting the post twice earlier in the game, Drogba headed an Amadou Dia cross past Whitecaps FC 2 goalie Sean Melvin and into the net to put Rising FC ahead just before halftime.

Whitecaps 2 equalized in the 69th minute after being awarded a penalty kick for a Kody Wakasa foul in the box. Marco Bustos stepped up and slotted his spot kick past Rising FC goalie Josh Cohen to knot the score at 1-1.

But ex-Chelsea teammates Drogba and Wright-Philips rekindled their partnership in the 77th minute. Drogba put Wright-Philips through on goal with a well-placed pass from the middle of the pitch and the Phoenix Rising midfielder fired a low shot to the keeper’s right and into the far right side of the net.

“It’s a great team effort (to) the point of never giving up and fighting till the final whistle” Wright-Phiilips said. “And a couple of times that has paid off for us and that’s just something we have to keep doing.”

The win was the first league victory for head coach Patrice Carteron, who also made his debut on Saturday.

“I think as a team we will get better physically and tactically,” Carteron said. “But I am happy with these three points. Seven-thousand people in the stands tonight and I am happy to get these three points and that the people got to see two goals.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Whitecaps FC 2
Date: June 10, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
 

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 WHITECAPS FC 2

Scoring Summary:
40’, 11-Didier Drogba (19-Amadou Dia)
69’, 32-Marco Bustos (PK)
77’, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (11-Didier Drogba)

Disciplinary Summary:
VAN: 16’, 47-Kyle Greig (yellow)
PHX: 19’, 9-Omar Bravo (yellow)
VAN: 52’, 42-David Norman, Jr. (yellow)

 

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 5-Peter Ramage (34’, 34-J.J. Greer), 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson, 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips, 9-Omar Bravo (73′, 24-A.J. Gray); 11-Didier Drogba

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Victor Vasquez, 30-Eric Avila, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

PHOENIX (10 de junio 2017) — Didier Drogba anoto gol y después asistió a Shaun Wright-Philips en el punto ganador en un emocionante 2-1 sobre Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Drogba hizo su debut en frente de 7,062 fans.

“Siempre se siente bien meter gol y es bonito hacer historia, pero eso no es lo más importante para mí,” dijo Drogba. “Todavía es el juego, todavía sigue siendo el juego hermoso y yo quise disfrutarlo y hoy lo disfruté y eso es lo más importante.”

Phoenix genero varias chances temprano y seguido en el primer tiempo antes que Drogba finalmente anoto gol en el minuto 40. Después de haberle pegado al poste al principio del partido dos veces, Drogba metió gol de cabeza con un pase de Amadou Dia tras el portero Sean Melvin de los Whitecaps FC 2 para poner a Rising FC adelantados en el primer tiempo. 

Whitecaps 2 empataron en el minuto 69 después de un penal en la caja de Kody Wakasa. Marco Bustos marco su gol y traspaso el portero de Rising FC Josh Cohen para anotar el 1-1.

Pero los ex-compañeros del Chelsea, Drogba y Wright-Philips revivieron sus momentos en el 77 minuto. Drogba le puso un pase a Wright-Philips desde la mitad del campo y el centrocampista de Phoenix Rising despejo un tiro a la esquina derecha del portero anotando gol para el equipo.

“Es un gran esfuerzo del equipo en nunca darnos por vencidos y pelear hasta el último pitido,” dijo Wright-Philips. “y varias veces esto nos ha funcionado y esto es algo que tenemos que seguir haciendo.”

El partido ganado fue la primera victoria de liga para el entrenador Patrice Carteron, que también hizo su debutado el sábado.

“Creo que como equipo vamos a mejorarnos físicamente y tácticamente,” Carteron dijo. “Pero estoy contento con estos tres puntos. Siete- mil personas en los asientos esta noche y estoy contento en obtener estos tres puntos y que la gente pudo ver dos goles.”

 

Partido: Phoenix Rising FC 2-1 Whitecaps FC 2
Fecha: June 10, 2017
Locación: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 WHITECAPS FC 2

Resumen de Puntación:
40’, 11-Didier Drogba (19-Amadou Dia)
69’, 32-Marco Bustos (PK)
77’, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (11-Didier Drogba)

Resumen de Disciplina:
VAN: 16’, 47-Kyle Greig (Amarilla)
PHX: 19’, 9-Omar Bravo (Amarilla)
VAN: 52’, 42-David Norman, Jr. (Amarilla)

 

PRFC XI Titulares: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 5-Peter Ramage (34’, 34-J.J. Greer), 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson, 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips, 9-Omar Bravo (73', 24-A.J. Gray); 11-Didier Drogba

Los substitutos no Usados: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Victor Vasquez, 30-Eric Avila, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

PHOENIX (10 de junio 2017) — Didier Drogba anoto gol y después asistió a Shaun Wright-Philips en el punto ganador en un emocionante 2-1 sobre Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Drogba hizo su debut en frente de 7,062 fans.

“Siempre se siente bien meter gol y es bonito hacer historia, pero eso no es lo más importante para mí,” dijo Drogba. “Todavía es el juego, todavía sigue siendo el juego hermoso y yo quise disfrutarlo y hoy lo disfruté y eso es lo más importante.”

Phoenix genero varias chances temprano y seguido en el primer tiempo antes que Drogba finalmente anoto gol en el minuto 40. Después de haberle pegado al poste al principio del partido dos veces, Drogba metió gol de cabeza con un pase de Amadou Dia tras el portero Sean Melvin de los Whitecaps FC 2 para poner a Rising FC adelantados en el primer tiempo. 

Whitecaps 2 empataron en el minuto 69 después de un penal en la caja de Kody Wakasa. Marco Bustos marco su gol y traspaso el portero de Rising FC Josh Cohen para anotar el 1-1.

Pero los ex-compañeros del Chelsea, Drogba y Wright-Philips revivieron sus momentos en el 77 minuto. Drogba le puso un pase a Wright-Philips desde la mitad del campo y el centrocampista de Phoenix Rising despejo un tiro a la esquina derecha del portero anotando gol para el equipo.

“Es un gran esfuerzo del equipo en nunca darnos por vencidos y pelear hasta el último pitido,” dijo Wright-Philips. “y varias veces esto nos ha funcionado y esto es algo que tenemos que seguir haciendo.”

El partido ganado fue la primera victoria de liga para el entrenador Patrice Carteron, que también hizo su debutado el sábado.

“Creo que como equipo vamos a mejorarnos físicamente y tácticamente,” Carteron dijo. “Pero estoy contento con estos tres puntos. Siete- mil personas en los asientos esta noche y estoy contento en obtener estos tres puntos y que la gente pudo ver dos goles.”

 

Partido: Phoenix Rising FC 2-1 Whitecaps FC 2
Fecha: June 10, 2017
Locación: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ

PHOENIX RISING FC 2-1 WHITECAPS FC 2

Resumen de Puntación:
40’, 11-Didier Drogba (19-Amadou Dia)
69’, 32-Marco Bustos (PK)
77’, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (11-Didier Drogba)

Resumen de Disciplina:
VAN: 16’, 47-Kyle Greig (Amarilla)
PHX: 19’, 9-Omar Bravo (Amarilla)
VAN: 52’, 42-David Norman, Jr. (Amarilla)

 

PRFC XI Titulares: 18-Josh Cohen; 19-Amadou Dia, 33-Jordan Stewart, 5-Peter Ramage (34’, 34-J.J. Greer), 3-Kody Wakasa; 8-Matt Watson, 6-Miguel Timm; 14-Jason Johnson, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips, 9-Omar Bravo (73′, 24-A.J. Gray); 11-Didier Drogba

Los substitutos no Usados: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 25-Victor Vasquez, 30-Eric Avila, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa

PHOENIX (June 6, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC ended its three-match road trip with a 3-2 loss to Oklahoma City Energy FC. Defender J.J. Greer and midfielder Eder Arreola scored their first goals of the season in the loss. The club will return home this Saturday, June 10, to take on Whitecaps FC 2. That match kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Energy FC jumped out to a 1-0 lead by sneaking a goal in before the end of the first half. Wojciech Wojcik’s power header hit the back of the net during stoppage time of the first half.

Phoenix Rising wouldn’t be down for long. In the 47th minute, Eric Avila’s corner kick was deflected into the air by defender Kody Wakasa. Greer got on the end of the volley and hammered his header passed the goalkeeper to equalize 1-1.

But Oklahoma City responded with two more goals. In the 56th minute, Kyle Hyland hit a rocket into the far right corner of the net off a high volley to make it 2-1. In the 69th minute, Wojcik struck again, this time tapping in a rebound after an impressive save from goalkeeper Carl Woszcznski to make it 3-1.

Arreola brought the club back to within one in the 83rd minute. He got the ball out on the left side of the box, cut back to his right, and then fired a well-placed shot into the low right corner of the net to make it 3-2.

Phoenix Rising FC returns home to play at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Satruday, June 6, against Whitecaps FC 2. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. It will also be the debut for international soccer superstar Didier Drogba. Tickets are limited but still available by going to the club website at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at OKC Energy FC
Date: June 6, 2017
Location: Taft Stadium | Oklahoma City, OK
 

OKC ENERGY FC 3-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Scoring Summary:
OKC: 45+’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik (19-Michael Harris)
PHX: 47’, 34-J.J. Greer (3-Kody Wakasa)
OKC: 56’, 3-Kyle Hyland (20-Daniel Jackson)
OKC: 69’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik
PHX: 83’, 13-Eder Arreola (4-Blair Gavin)

Disciplinary Summary:
OKC: 40’, 8-Juan Pablo Guzman (yellow)
OKC: 72’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik (yellow)
PHX: 85’, 8-Matt Watson (yellow)
PHX: 90+’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 1-Carl Woszczynski; 25-Victor Vasquez, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 34-J.J. Greer 3-Kody Wakasa; 20-Romilio Hernandez (70’, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa), 4-Blair Gavin (85’, 8-Matt Watson), 7-Chris Cortez, 30-Eric Avila, 24-A.J. Gray; 12-Mike Seth (75’, 13-Eder Arreola)

Substitutions Not Used: 18-Josh Cohen, 6-Miguel Timm, 33-Jordan Stewart, 16-Brock Granger

PHOENIX (June 6, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC ended its three-match road trip with a 3-2 loss to Oklahoma City Energy FC. Defender J.J. Greer and midfielder Eder Arreola scored their first goals of the season in the loss. The club will return home this Saturday, June 10, to take on Whitecaps FC 2. That match kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Energy FC jumped out to a 1-0 lead by sneaking a goal in before the end of the first half. Wojciech Wojcik’s power header hit the back of the net during stoppage time of the first half.

Phoenix Rising wouldn’t be down for long. In the 47th minute, Eric Avila’s corner kick was deflected into the air by defender Kody Wakasa. Greer got on the end of the volley and hammered his header passed the goalkeeper to equalize 1-1.

But Oklahoma City responded with two more goals. In the 56th minute, Kyle Hyland hit a rocket into the far right corner of the net off a high volley to make it 2-1. In the 69th minute, Wojcik struck again, this time tapping in a rebound after an impressive save from goalkeeper Carl Woszcznski to make it 3-1.

Arreola brought the club back to within one in the 83rd minute. He got the ball out on the left side of the box, cut back to his right, and then fired a well-placed shot into the low right corner of the net to make it 3-2.

Phoenix Rising FC returns home to play at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Satruday, June 6, against Whitecaps FC 2. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. It will also be the debut for international soccer superstar Didier Drogba. Tickets are limited but still available by going to the club website at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

 

Match: Phoenix Rising FC at OKC Energy FC
Date: June 6, 2017
Location: Taft Stadium | Oklahoma City, OK
 

OKC ENERGY FC 3-2 PHOENIX RISING FC

Scoring Summary:
OKC: 45+’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik (19-Michael Harris)
PHX: 47’, 34-J.J. Greer (3-Kody Wakasa)
OKC: 56’, 3-Kyle Hyland (20-Daniel Jackson)
OKC: 69’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik
PHX: 83’, 13-Eder Arreola (4-Blair Gavin)

Disciplinary Summary:
OKC: 40’, 8-Juan Pablo Guzman (yellow)
OKC: 72’, 28-Wojciech Wojcik (yellow)
PHX: 85’, 8-Matt Watson (yellow)
PHX: 90+’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 1-Carl Woszczynski; 25-Victor Vasquez, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 34-J.J. Greer 3-Kody Wakasa; 20-Romilio Hernandez (70’, 23-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa), 4-Blair Gavin (85’, 8-Matt Watson), 7-Chris Cortez, 30-Eric Avila, 24-A.J. Gray; 12-Mike Seth (75’, 13-Eder Arreola)

Substitutions Not Used: 18-Josh Cohen, 6-Miguel Timm, 33-Jordan Stewart, 16-Brock Granger

PHOENIX (May 31, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC forward Omar Bravo netted his first competitive goal, but the club still fell to the San Francisco Deltas, 2-1, after giving up a late stoppage time tally. The cub's run in the U.S. Open Cup ends in the third round.

“We were trying to wind down the clock, I think, trying to slow down the game,” said midfielder Miguel Timm. “I thought we had it in the bag but like I said an unfortunate mistake like that. I don’t think it was good enough as a team and hopefully that doesn’t happen again.”

All three goals came in the last 20 minutes of the match. San Francisco’s Kyle Bekker opened the scoring in the 82nd minute when his free kick took a deflection off a Phoenix Rising defender and beat goalkeeper Josh Cohen.

Four minutes later, in the 86th minute, the club had its chance to equalize. Bravo sent a dangerous free kick into the box that was heading for defender Peter Ramage. But a Deltas player brought him down, giving Phoenix Rising a penalty kick. Bravo converted the kick to make it 1-1 and bring the home crowd to its feet.

But San Francisco ensured the match would end in regulation. A botched cross from the right side of the pitch managed to get through three different player before falling at the feet of the Deltas’ Tommy Heinemann. He easily tapped in his shot for the game-winning goal.

“We talked about a counter attack and how dangerous they would be if we lose possession and get caught high,” said Phoenix Rising FC assistant coach Rick Schantz. “And you know it happened at the worst possible moment.”

Phoenix Rising FC jumps back into league play next Tuesday, June 6, at OKC Energy FC. The match will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Fans can watch the match three ways: at the club’s official watch party at Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace, on YurView Arizona (Cox channels 7&1007), or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. San Francisco Deltas
Date: May 31, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Attendance: 5,532

PHOENIX RISING FC 1-2 SAN FRANCISCO DELTAS

Scoring Summary:
SF: 82’, 10-Kyle Bekker
PHX: 86’, 9-Omar Bravo (PK)
SF: 90+’, 9-Tommy Heinemann

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 40’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)
PHX: 45+’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
SF: 49’, 3-Nana Attakora (yellow)
SF: 84’, 5-Kenny Tejisse (yellow)
SF: 86’, 30-Michael Stephens (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 13-Eder Arreola, 34-J.J. Greer, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa, 6-Miguel Timm (90+’, 12-Mike Seth), 8-Matt Watson, 14-Jason Johnson, 30-Eric Avila, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (70’, 24-A.J. Gray), 9-Omar Bravo

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 4-Blair Gavin, 25-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa, 33-Jordan Stewart

PHOENIX (May 31, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC forward Omar Bravo netted his first competitive goal, but the club still fell to the San Francisco Deltas, 2-1, after giving up a late stoppage time tally. The cub’s run in the U.S. Open Cup ends in the third round.

“We were trying to wind down the clock, I think, trying to slow down the game,” said midfielder Miguel Timm. “I thought we had it in the bag but like I said an unfortunate mistake like that. I don’t think it was good enough as a team and hopefully that doesn’t happen again.”

All three goals came in the last 20 minutes of the match. San Francisco’s Kyle Bekker opened the scoring in the 82nd minute when his free kick took a deflection off a Phoenix Rising defender and beat goalkeeper Josh Cohen.

Four minutes later, in the 86th minute, the club had its chance to equalize. Bravo sent a dangerous free kick into the box that was heading for defender Peter Ramage. But a Deltas player brought him down, giving Phoenix Rising a penalty kick. Bravo converted the kick to make it 1-1 and bring the home crowd to its feet.

But San Francisco ensured the match would end in regulation. A botched cross from the right side of the pitch managed to get through three different player before falling at the feet of the Deltas’ Tommy Heinemann. He easily tapped in his shot for the game-winning goal.

“We talked about a counter attack and how dangerous they would be if we lose possession and get caught high,” said Phoenix Rising FC assistant coach Rick Schantz. “And you know it happened at the worst possible moment.”

Phoenix Rising FC jumps back into league play next Tuesday, June 6, at OKC Energy FC. The match will kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Fans can watch the match three ways: at the club’s official watch party at Thirsty Lion in Tempe Marketplace, on YurView Arizona (Cox channels 7&1007), or online at www.www.phxrisingfc.com.

Match: Phoenix Rising FC vs. San Francisco Deltas
Date: May 31, 2017
Location: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex | Scottsdale, AZ
Attendance: 5,532

PHOENIX RISING FC 1-2 SAN FRANCISCO DELTAS

Scoring Summary:
SF: 82’, 10-Kyle Bekker
PHX: 86’, 9-Omar Bravo (PK)
SF: 90+’, 9-Tommy Heinemann

Disciplinary Summary:
PHX: 40’, 34-J.J. Greer (yellow)
PHX: 45+’, 6-Miguel Timm (yellow)
SF: 49’, 3-Nana Attakora (yellow)
SF: 84’, 5-Kenny Tejisse (yellow)
SF: 86’, 30-Michael Stephens (yellow)

PRFC Starting XI: 18-Josh Cohen; 13-Eder Arreola, 34-J.J. Greer, 5-Peter Ramage, 3-Kody Wakasa, 6-Miguel Timm (90+’, 12-Mike Seth), 8-Matt Watson, 14-Jason Johnson, 30-Eric Avila, 29-Shaun Wright-Phillips (70’, 24-A.J. Gray), 9-Omar Bravo

Substitutions Not Used: 1-Carl Woszczynski, 2-Uchenna Uzo, 4-Blair Gavin, 25-Matt Hurlow-Paonessa, 33-Jordan Stewart