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 […]
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 […]