Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC coach Juan Guerra. (Ashley Orellana Photo)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC names former assistant Juan Guerra as new manager

Phoenix Rising FC named former assistant coach Juan Guerra as the team's new manager, the club announced on Monday.
2 years ago
Former Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz. (Ashley Orellana Photo)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC parts ways with manager Rick Schantz

Phoenix Rising FC has "mutually agreed to part ways" with manager Rick Schantz, the club announced on Wednesday amid a turbulent 2022 season.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC governor Bill Kraus. (Courtesy Photo)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC sticking with Rick Schantz, expect to play at Wild Horse Pass in 2023

Phoenix Rising FC's new club governor Bill Kraus said that the team is sticking with manager Rick Schantz and expects to play at WHP in 2023.
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC’s future at Wild Horse Pass remains an uncertainty

Phoenix Rising FC may have to find a new home following the conclusion of the 2022 USL Championship season.
2 years ago
Associated Press

United States throttles Grenada in World Cup sendoff

Jesús Ferreira had a night to remember against an overwhelmed opponent in the United States' World Cup sendoff.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Irakoze “Koze” Donasiyano on loan from MLS side Nashville SC. (Pho...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC signs Irakoze Donasiyano on loan from MLS side Nashville SC

Phoenix Rising FC announced on Friday the loan signing of midfielder Irakoze “Koze” Donasiyano from MLS side Nashville SC.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz walks out of the tunnel prior to a USL Championship match ag...
Jake Anderson

Rick Schantz eager to right Phoenix Rising’s ship: ‘It’s our Sparta moment’

Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz is eager to right the ship of his club, which has now lost three straight matches in all competitions.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Ben Lundt walks off the pitch after a 1-0, five-save clean sheet win o...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC’s match away to New Mexico United postponed

Phoenix Rising FC's match away to New Mexico United on Saturday has been postponed, USL Championship announced on Friday.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Luis Seijas celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in the 88th...
Jake Anderson

Luis Seijas’ worldie lifts Phoenix Rising FC over Miami for 6th straight win

Phoenix Rising FC won its sixth straight match in all comps after a 2-1 win over Miami FC at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler on Saturday night.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Ben Lundt walks off the pitch after a 1-0, five-save clean sheet win o...
Jake Anderson

Ben Lundt’s 5-save clean sheet lifts Phoenix Rising FC over New Mexico

Ben Lundt's five-save clean sheet was so impressive that Phoenix Rising FC's lone goal came as a direct result of one of his acrobatic saves.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Luis Seijas celebrates scoring a goal in a 3-1 win over LA Galaxy II i...
Jake Anderson

Goal-fest streak continues as Phoenix Rising FC ousts LA Galaxy II

Death. Taxes. PRFC-Los Dos goal-fests. Phoenix Rising FC defeated LA Galaxy II 3-1 on Saturday night at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC captain Darnell Kings (left) and SAFC midfielder David Loera (right) play in a 2-...
Jake Anderson

First time for everything: Phoenix Rising FC picks up 1st win in San Antonio

There's a first time for everything, especially when it comes to Phoenix Rising FC on the 2022 USL Championship campaign.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC forward Marcus Epps dribbling in a 3-2 loss to San Diego Loyal SC at Wild Horse P...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising’s 19-match home unbeaten streak snapped by San Diego Loyal

It was déjà vu from last week for Phoenix Rising FC against San Diego Loyal SC in Chandler on Saturday night.
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Phoenix Rising FC striker Claudio Repetto scored PRFC's lone goal in a 2-1 defeat at Cashman Field ...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising FC can’t overcome Las Vegas ‘circus’ in loss to Lights FC

In yet another circus-like atmosphere with pitchside beds, inflatable tube men and a llama, Lights FC held on to beat PRFC 2-1 in Las Vegas.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC celebrates a goal in a 4-2 win over Monterey Bay FC in a USL Championship match a...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising welcomes Monterey Bay to USL with 1st half thrashing

Phoenix Rising welcomed newcomer Monterey Bay to the league on Saturday to the tune of a 4-2 win for PRFC at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler.
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising names Darnell King as new captain during 2022 kit reveal

Phoenix Rising manager Rick Schantz on Monday announced that Darnell King will be the club's new captain for the 2022 USL Championship season.
2 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Listen to all the Newsmakers Week interviews here

Another year, another Newsmakers Week on 98.7 FM Arizona's Sports Station is in the books. Listen to all of this year's interviews here.
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Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz celebrates winning the Pacific Division with captain Solomon...
Jake Anderson

Rick Schantz preps for new era at helm of Solo Asante-less Phoenix Rising

For the first time since 2017, PRFC will embark on a USL Championship campaign without former captain and two-time league MVP Solomon Asante.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising center backs Niall Dunn (left) and Joe Farrell (middle) defend against Las Vegas Lig...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising center backs bit by injury bug; Niall Dunn out 4-6 months

The injuries to two center backs leave PRFC with two healthy CBs on the roster in James Musa and Joe Farrell ahead of Matchday 1 on March 12.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC acquires Italian striker Claudio Repetto from Charleston Battery. (Charleston Bat...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising acquires striker Claudio Repetto from Charleston Battery

Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday announced the transfer of Italian striker Claudio Repetto from Charleston Battery.
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Phoenix Rising FC captain and forward Solomon Asante. (Arizona Sports/Ashley Orellana)...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising not bringing back Solomon Asante was a business decision

Phoenix Rising wanted to re-sign captain Solomon Asante, but the club ultimately had to make a business decision to let the two-time MVP go.
2 years ago
USMNT forward Christian Pulisic plays against Honduras in a World Cup qualifier in single-digit tem...
Associated Press

USMNT grabs all 3 points over Honduras in frozen World Cup qualifier

The USMNT secured six points in three World Cup qualifiers after a two-week January training camp at Phoenix Rising's facilities in Chandler.
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USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie (#8) handles the ball vs. El Salvador in a WCQ match in Columbus, ...
Associated Press

USMNT 1 step closer to 2022 World Cup after narrow win over El Salvador

The USMNT won the first of three World Cup qualifying games after a two-week training camp at Phoenix Rising's facilities earlier in January.
2 years ago
Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Ben Lundt celebrates during a USL Championship regular-season match vs...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Rising brings back goalkeeper Ben Lundt on multi-year deal

Goalkeeper Ben Lundt spent three and a half months on loan to PRFC last season before being recalled to his former MLS club FC Cincinnati.
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