Phoenix Rising FC

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Jake Anderson

Rising FC punches ticket to conference semis with late extra time winner

Phoenix Rising FC punched its ticket to the Western Conference semifinals after a 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic FC in extra time on Saturday night.
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Phoenix Rising FC assistant coaches Peter Ramage (left) and Blair Gavin are awaiting details about ...
Christopher Boan

Blair Gavin talks USL Championship playoffs, Flemmings suspension

Phoenix Rising interim manager Blair Gavin joined Arizona Sports Saturday to discuss Saturday's USL Championship playoff match against Sacramento Republic.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising rights ship for ‘positive change’ after tumultuous week

In just seven days, PRFC managed to both lose its manager and the 2020 Golden Boot winner for the USL Championship playoffs while simultaneously clinching the No. 2 overall seed.
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Phoenix Rising FC captain and forward Solomon Asante. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Rising FC’s Flemmings wins Golden Boot, Asante named Assists Champion

Phoenix Rising FC captain Solomon Asante was crowned the 2020 Assists Champion while forward Junior Flemmings was awarded the Golden Boot on Wednesday.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Tyler Drake

Phoenix Rising forward Junior Flemmings suspended 6 games for slur

The USL Championship has suspended Rising's Junior Flemmings for 6 games after an investigation found he used a homophobic slur toward an openly-gay player.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC wins big in Blair Gavin’s first match as interim manager

After an emotional 72 hours, Phoenix Rising FC thrashed LA Galaxy II 4-1 on Saturday night in Blair Gavin's first match as interim manager.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz (right) and assistant coach Blair Gavin (left). (Arizona Spo...
Jake Anderson

Rising FC names Blair Gavin interim manager; Flemmings out vs. LA

Phoenix Rising FC named assistant coach Blair Gavin interim manager on Saturday. PRFC's Junior Flemmings will also miss the match vs. LA Galaxy II.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising to host LA Galaxy II with proverbial elephant on the pitch

Phoenix Rising FC's regular-season finale at Casino Arizona Field on Saturday night against LA Galaxy II will be played with a proverbial elephant on the pitch.
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Rising’s Schantz, Flemmings take leave amid USL investigation

Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings and manager Rick Schantz will be taking administrative leave amid USL's investigation into the alleged use of a gay slur.
4 years ago
San Diego Loyal SC walks off the pitch against Phoenix Rising FC. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

San Diego forfeits after Rising FC’s Flemmings allegedly uses gay slur

San Diego forfeited and walked off the pitch on Wednesday night after Rising FC's Junior Flemmings allegedly called an openly-gay Loyal SC player a homophobic slur.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

After clinching playoff spot, Phoenix Rising FC looks to win group of death

Phoenix Rising FC has already clinched a playoff spot and looks to win USL Championship's Group B, which has been deemed as the league's group of death.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC forward Rufat Dadashov. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising clinches playoff berth with shutout win over Orange County

Phoenix Rising FC officially clinched a USL Championship playoff spot after defeating Orange County SC 1-0 at Casino Arizona Field on Saturday night.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC forward Santi Moar. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising’s Santi Moar finding form after unlucky start to 2020

After an unlucky start to the 2020 campaign for Phoenix Rising FC forward Santi Moar, the Spaniard has found his form heading into the playoffs.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC's Junior Flemmings. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

On fire and in form: Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings

Phoenix Rising FC manager says forward Junior Flemmings is "on fire right now" and that the club is "just trying to ride that wave."
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Phoenix Rising FC's Darnell King. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Early goals cost Rising FC as comeback falls short in loss to San Diego

After allowing two early goals, Phoenix Rising FC's comeback fell short in the club's 3-2 loss to San Diego Loyal SC at Casino Arizona Field on Saturday night.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC's Corey Whelan. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising’s Corey Whelan boasts versatility to play multiple positions

Phoenix Rising FC's Corey Whelan has proven that he possesses the versatility to play up to five positions in manager Rick Schantz's starting XI.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 05: Cristian Roldan #10 of the United States and Damion Lowe #17 of Jamaica b...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising adds a 3rd Jamaican international in defender Damion Lowe

Phoenix Rising FC announced on Wednesday that the club has signed its third Jamaican international player in defender Damion Lowe.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC forward Rufat Dadashov. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising’s Rufat Dadashov named to USL Team of the Week

Phoenix Rising FC forward Rufat Dadashov was named to USL Championship's Week 12 Team of the Week on Tuesday for the third time this season.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising welcomes fans back with blowout win over Las Vegas

Phoenix Rising FC welcomed fans back to Casino Arizona Field for the first time since March 7 with a 5-1 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC on Friday night.
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Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising’s Junior Flemmings named USL Player of the Month

Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings was named USL Championship's August Player of the Month after scoring seven goals in six matches.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC's southend supporter groups Red Fury and Los Bandidos. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Ore...
Jake Anderson

What will a Phoenix Rising matchday look like at Casino Arizona Field?

Phoenix Rising FC general manager Bobby Dulle explained to media on a Zoom call Tuesday what a matchday will look like at Casino Arizona Field.
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC avenges draw to Lights FC with ‘gutsy’ win in Las Vegas

Phoenix Rising FC defeated Las Vegas Lights FC 2-0 on Saturday night to avenge the two points PRFC dropped the last time these two teams played on Aug. 22.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising FC to allow fewer than 1K season-ticket holders starting Sept. 11

Phoenix Rising FC announced it will be permitting fewer than 1,000 season-ticket members at home matches starting with Sept. 11's contest against Las Vegas Lights FC.
4 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Kevon Lambert. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Passing, physicality locks Lambert in Schantz’s starting XI for Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Kevon Lambert has solidified his spot in manager Rick Schantz's starting XI thanks to his physicality and passing ability.
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