Phoenix Rising interim manager Blair Gavin joined Arizona Sports Saturday to discuss Saturday's USL Championship playoff match against Sacramento Republic.
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.
Phoenix Rising FC captain Solomon Asante was crowned the 2020 Assists Champion while forward Junior Flemmings was awarded the Golden Boot on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Kevon Lambert has solidified his spot in manager Rick Schantz's starting XI thanks to his physicality and passing ability.