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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Rising’s A.J. Cochran named to USL Team of the Week

Phoenix Rising FC defender A.J. Cochran was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for his performance in a win against El Paso Locomotive FC.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising capture first win of season with second consecutive shutout

Phoenix Rising FC won its first match of the 2019 campaign with a 2-0 victory over USL Championship newcomer El Paso Locomotive FC.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising begin Texas road trip in El Paso still looking for first win

Phoenix Rising FC return to action Saturday in the first of two matches in the state of Texas against two USL Championship newcomers.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising get first clean sheet of 2019 but draw fourth straight match

Phoenix Rising FC drew its fourth consecutive match Saturday night against Fresno FC who played a man down the entire second half.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC look to get first win of 2019 season

Phoenix Rising FC looks to get its first win of the 2019 campaign Saturday against Fresno FC at Casino Arizona Field with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
5 years ago
Galatasaray SK Chairman Mustafa Cengiz (left) alongside Phoenix Rising FC governor Berke Bakay (rig...
Jake Anderson

Rising reach partnership agreement with world soccer giant Galatasaray

Phoenix Rising FC have reached a partnership agreement with world soccer giant Galatasaray SK, the club announced Friday.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising FC’s Jon Bakero named USL Team of the Week honorable mention

Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Jon Bakero was named as a USL Championship Team of the Week honorable mention selection for Week 4, the club announced Tuesday.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising FC midfielder Devin Vega loaned to FC Tucson

Phoenix Rising Football Club announced Monday that midfielder Devin Vega has been loaned to USL League One affiliate FC Tucson.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Rising FC drop two points at the death, draw third straight match

Phoenix Rising FC drew its third consecutive match Saturday after allowing a 91st-minute free kick that tied the game at 2-2.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising look to secure three points against Switchbacks FC

Phoenix Rising FC return to the pitch Saturday as the team will look to secure three points against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
5 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Sports announce partnership for 2019

Phoenix Rising FC has a new broadcast and digital home as the FC and Arizona Sports have announced a partnership for the 2019 season.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Déjà vu for Phoenix Rising FC in Week 2 home opener

Phoenix Rising FC's home opener Saturday against USL Championship newcomer New Mexico United Saturday followed the same script from last week's match.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Previewing Phoenix Rising’s home opener against New Mexico United

Phoenix Rising FC open its 2019 campaign at the newly named Casino Arizona Field Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. against New Mexico United.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC’s stadium renamed Casino Arizona Field

Phoenix Rising FC has entered a partnership with Casino Arizona that will rename the team's stadium to Casino Arizona Field.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Jason Johnson equalizer at death rescues point for Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising FC opened its 2019 USL Championship campaign on Saturday night with its first match away to San Antonio FC.
5 years ago
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Jake Anderson

2019 Phoenix Rising look to avenge USL Cup final defeat

Phoenix Rising FC kickoff the brand new 2019 season Saturday after falling just one goal short of USL Cup immortality in 2018.
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Coach on Phoenix Rising’s MLS goals: ‘I think it’s just a matter of time’

Phoenix Rising FC head coach Rick Schantz believes his team's internal goal is to improve Arizona soccer. He also sees an MLS future.
5 years ago
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Tom Kuebel

Phoenix Rising matches to be broadcast on Your Phoenix CW in 2019

Beginning with the Phoenix Rising's fourth preseason game on Feb. 16, Your Phoenix CW is set to broadcast 35 games this season.
5 years ago
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Danny Shapiro

Phoenix Rising FC sets date for home opener

Phoenix Rising FC, coming off its best season in franchise history, has set a date for its 2019 home opener.
5 years ago
Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba, right, practices during a training session of  Ivory Coast at the Aren...
Dylan Carter

Phoenix Rising FC’s Didier Drogba drops hint about retirement plans

Following a close loss to Louisville City FC in the USL Cup final on Thursday evening, Phoenix Rising FC striker Didier Drogba dropped a hint that he may not be retiring after all.
6 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Phoenix Rising fall to Louisville City in 2018 USL Cup Final

It was a hard fought battle throughout, but the Phoenix Rising were on the losing end of Thursday night's USL Cup Final against Louisville City FC, falling 1-0.
6 years ago
Some things never change. Didier Drogba celebrates his free kick goal in the Phoenix Rising's playo...
Carson Field

Phoenix Rising FC faces Louisville City FC with USL Cup at stake

Just four years since its inception, Phoenix Rising FC has a chance to win its first USL Cup in franchise history Thursday against Louisville City FC.
6 years ago
Didier Drogba celebrates his goal, running toward the corner flag Saturday night in Phoenix Rising ...
Ricardo Ávila | Cronkite News

‘The stars came out’: Drogba helps send Phoenix Rising into title game

With the help of numerous fans traveling from Arizona, the Rising and Drogba knocked out the USL Western Conference regular-season champions in their own stadium.
6 years ago
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Tyler Drake

Phoenix Rising defeats Orange County, advances to USL Championship

The Phoenix Rising FC got off to a quick start against the Orange County SC Saturday night, taking home the 2-1 win in the USL Western Conference Final.
6 years ago