Phoenix Rising defender John Stenberg fell ill just before the team took to the pitch in the USL Championship Final. Despite only practicing once in the week leading up to the game, he scored the game-tying goal at the last minute, ultimately helping Rising capture its first championship. It marked the beginning of a long journey for Stenberg, who was diagnosed with Valley Fever and had to recover indoors before returning to captain the 2024 squad. This is his story.
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Watch: Ride with Remi Cabral
Ride along with Remi Cabral in a Waymo to know more about him. Did you know he has a twin? Did you know he played in the MLS?
Watch: Remi Cabral 04.09.24
Media Availability with Remi Cabral
Watch forward Remi Cabral as he speaks to the media ahead of this Saturday’s match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Watch: John Stenberg 04.09.24
Media Availability with Defender John Stenberg
Watch defender John Stenberg as he speaks to the media ahead of this Saturday’s match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Watch: Head Coach Danny Stone 04.09.24
Media Availability with Head Coach Danny Stone.
Watch Head Coach Danny Stone as he speaks with the media ahead of this Saturday’s match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Watch: Remi Cabral’s Postgame Interview 04.05.24
Forward Remi Cabral speaks to the media after a 3-3 tie against FC Tulsa. Cabral scored two of the three goals earning himself his first brace with Phoenix Rising.
Watch: Danny Stone’s Postgame Interview 04.05.24
TULSA, Oklahoma (Friday, April 5) – Phoenix Rising FC’s offense sprang to life tonight, producing three goals in a 3-3 draw at ONEOK Field.
Remi Cabral scored two of the three goals while Dariusz Formella came off the bench to score the third. Emil Cuello picked up an assist on Cabral’s second goal but was also shown a straight red card for a tackle in the 61st minute. The ejection forced Rising to come from behind a man down in a gritty and entertaining six-goal game.
Watch: Danny Stone’s Postgame Interview 03.30.24
Phoenix Rising FC fell to 1-3-0 on the season with a 1-0 loss to New Mexico United in front of 7,172 fans tonight at Phoenix Rising Stadium.
The team heads to Tulsa next Friday, April 5 for a 5:30 p.m. kickoff on ESPN+. Rising is back in Phoenix on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Colorado Switchbacks SC.
Watch: Call Your Shot with Ryan Flood and Fede Varela
Ryan Flood and Fede Varela challenge each other in a Crossbar Challenge Presented by Truly Nolen.
Who will win?
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Watch: Phoenix Rising vs Oakland Roots SC Recap 03.23.24
Phoenix Rising FC (1-2-0) picked up a 1-0 shutout win at home tonight in front of 6,036 fans vs. Oakland Roots SC (1-1-1) thanks to a second half goal from Panos Armenakas.
The goal was set up by a stellar run down the left side by Juan Carlos Azocar.
“I’m delighted for the players,” said Rising Head Coach Danny Stone, who picked up the first win of his head coaching career. “It’s been a couple of weeks where we asked some questions and they continued to work. Tonight, I felt the team completely deserved a victory. The effort and performance they gave tonight was deserving of a victory.”
