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.
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.
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.
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.”