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Phoenix Rising FC signs Defender Pape Mar Boye.

Boye helped lead Clemson to its fourth NCAA championship and was named the College Cup Defensive MVP following the win.

Phoenix Rising FC has signed defender Edgardo Rito.

Rito made 33 appearances for Roots in 2022, scoring five goals and seven assists to earn a First Team All-USL selection at right back. He played in 29 matches with Oakland and Hartford Athletic in 2023, recording two goals and four assists.

Phoenix Rising FC has signed defender Juan Carlos Azocar.

Azocar scored two goals in 11 matches for Urartu before joining USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC in 2020. He scored one goal for RGV in just 126 minutes of action during the shortened 2020 season. Azocar netted another six goals in 27 matches for the Toros the following season. Azocar enjoyed a breakout season at Oakland in 2022, scoring 10 goals in 35 matches.

Phoenix Rising FC signs Arizona native JP Scearce.

Scearce was named to the USL League One all-league team on October 31 after helping Union Omaha earn its second Players’ Shield in franchise history. Scearce scored six goals and two assists last season while winning 230 duels, 154 recoveries, completing 94 long passes, 63 clearances and creating 25 chances. In four seasons with one of the top USL League One sides, Scearce has appeared in 98 league matches, scored 16 goals and added six assists.