Phoenix Rising Introduces Drogba, Beats Swope Park 4-3
The buzz at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex Sunday night revolved largely around the introduction of Didier Drogba to the local faithful, but the heroes of the evening were on the field, as Phoenix Rising FC recorded a 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers. A third-straight sellout, the match attendance was announced as a new club […]
Why Drogba Matters: A Brief History of the USL in Phoenix
Scarcely anyone in the footballing world has not heard that one of the game’s most influential living legends, Didier Drogba, has joined the United Soccer League’s Phoenix Rising FC as a player and investor. The benefits to both Drogba and the club are many and varied, and have little to do with the immediate effect […]
Didier Drogba Officially Joins Phoenix Rising FC
It has finally happened. Didier Drogba, the legendary Ivorian striker, has signed with Phoenix Rising FC, the club confirmed today. The deal will allow Rising FC to put Drogba on the pitch in the young 2017 campaign, before moving him to a technical role for the following two seasons. Terms were not disclosed, although as […]
In the Wake of All Star Week, MLS to San Diego Becomes More Challenging
The 2016 Major League Soccer All Star Game was by all accounts a roaring success. Soccer fans from all across California and beyond converged in San Jose, California where the pristine Avaya Stadium played host to a sampling of the leagues’ brightest stars. Anticipation was palpable in the buildup to the game as Arsenal and […]