Not Enough Fire: Tulsa Routs Phoenix Rising FC, 3-0
All good things must end, and so it went with the unbeaten run of Phoenix Rising FC since the arrival of head coach Patrice Carteron and forward/owner Didier Drogba. Tulsa Roughnecks FC handed the Firebirds their first loss in seven matches, in front of a season-record 5,647 fans at ONEOK Field in Tulsa. Tulsa owned the […]
Phoenix Rising FC earns first clean sheet, draws Reno 0-0
In a match hotly anticipated by both sides, Phoenix Rising FC and Reno 1868 FC played to an exciting 0-0 draw in front of a good crowd at Greater Nevada Field. Phoenix was surely interested in some revenge for a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Reno in April, and fans of 1868 were out […]
Phoenix Rising vs OKC Energy preview: A Rivalry Renewed
This should be fun. One of the few organic rivalries to develop in the modern USL will write a new chapter on Saturday night, when OKC Energy FC visits Phoenix Rising FC. The clubs have a unique history that dates back to then-Arizona United’s inaugural match in 2014, both teams’ first USL season. OKC left […]
Phoenix Rising aims to defend winning streak against hungry Reno side
As Phoenix Rising FC (2-2-0) look ahead to Saturday night’s visit from Reno 1868 FC (0-3-2), two main plots stick out. First (and foremost, if we’re honest): Will Didier Drogba play? According to Phoenix interim Head Coach Rick Schantz in an interview with Firebird Rising’s Jeff Wendt, “Most likely he won’t see the team this […]