For Phoenix Fans, Playoffs Are One More Step Towards Greatness
Surely this must be a dream. Just one year after Arizona United SC finished a third campaign outside the playoff picture, in front of a smallish crowd of die-hards in distant Peoria, the local boys – now aptly named Phoenix Rising FC – enter the USL Cup Playoffs in fifth position in the Western Conference, […]
Still Rising: Phoenix 2, Seattle 0
Continuing its race to the playoffs in the final third of the USL season, Phoenix Rising FC took all three points in a gritty contest with Seattle Sounders FC 2. Amadou Dia scored the game winner, taking advantage of a loose ball after a shot by AJ Gray. A nifty ball over the top to […]
Much Needed W: Phoenix 3, Sacramento 1
Phoenix Rising FC got back in the win column on Saturday night, handily defeating Sacramento Republic FC 3-1 in front of 5,693 fans at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. Chris Cortez shined for the Firebirds, logging the game’s first goal and assists on two others. Less than 20 seconds into the match, an aggressive run down […]
LA Galaxy II Wins; Orange County SC Comes Back vs. Phoenix Rising FC
Friday night was busy for the local USL teams, as LA Galaxy II continued their fine form away from home and Orange County SC and Phoenix Rising FC played a thriller. The headlines likely go to the latter game, as OC and Phoenix played to a 1-1 draw at the grand opening for Orange County’s […]