Phoenix Rising FC forward and Jamaican international Junior Flemmings is on fire and in form at the moment. Flemmings is coming off of a two-goal performance in Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to San Diego Loyal SC at Casino Arizona Field. The brace not only extended the Golden Boot leader’s goal tally to 14 on the 2020 campaign, but also marked his 50th career goal in USL … [Read more...] about On fire and in form: Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings
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Early goals cost Rising FC as comeback falls short in loss to San Diego
If there’s been one blueprint to defeat Rick Schantz’s Phoenix Rising FC, it’s getting an early lead that allows opponents to park the bus. Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal SC followed that plan in PRFC’s 3-2 loss on Saturday night at Casino Arizona Field, the first home loss since 2019. The stat sheet mirrored what happened on the pitch, as Phoenix outshot San Diego 23-10, but … [Read more...] about Early goals cost Rising FC as comeback falls short in loss to San Diego
Phoenix Rising’s Corey Whelan boasts versatility to play multiple positions
Your best ability is your availability is the old saying. But what about versatility? Well, for Phoenix Rising FC’s Corey Whelan, he has both. The 6-foot, 22-year-old can play a multitude of positions, including all four spots in the back line and serve as a defensive or holding midfielder. “Wow that’s tough. I’m not sure,” manager Rick Schantz said of where he would put Whelan … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising’s Corey Whelan boasts versatility to play multiple positions
Phoenix Rising adds a 3rd Jamaican international in defender Damion Lowe
Phoenix Rising FC has signed Jamaican defender Damion Lowe, the club announced on Wednesday. Lowe, 27, marks the third Jamaican international on PRFC along with Golden Boot leader Junior Flemmings and midfielder Kevon Lambert. The center back comes to Phoenix after he and Norweigan top-flight club IK Start mutually agreed to terminate his contract due to the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising adds a 3rd Jamaican international in defender Damion Lowe
Phoenix Rising’s Rufat Dadashov named to USL Team of the Week
Phoenix Rising FC forward Rufat Dadashov was named to USL Championship’s Week 12 Team of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. This marks the third time in which the Azerbaijani international has been named to the Team of the Week this season. Dadashov managed to score a first-half brace and notch an assist in Phoenix Rising’s 5-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC on Friday … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising’s Rufat Dadashov named to USL Team of the Week
Phoenix Rising welcomes fans back with blowout win over Las Vegas
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For the first time since Matchday 1 on March 7, Phoenix Rising FC played in front of fans at Casino Arizona Field. Albeit with fewer than 1,000 season-ticket members, PRFC gave the crowd a reason to cheer in the club’s 5-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC on Friday night. “Kill their will” tifo behind the northend goal ahead of Phoenix Rising’s first home match … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising welcomes fans back with blowout win over Las Vegas
Phoenix Rising’s Junior Flemmings named USL Player of the Month
Phoenix Rising FC forward Junior Flemmings was named USL Championship’s August Player of the Month, the league announced on Thursday. “I think it’s a collective effort, a team effort first and foremost,” Flemmings said in a press release. “It’s just a testimony to how hard we’ve worked over the first couple of weeks and I think we just keep going. “There’s no individual award … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising’s Junior Flemmings named USL Player of the Month
What will a Phoenix Rising matchday look like at Casino Arizona Field?
Phoenix Rising FC will be permitting fewer than 1,000 season-ticket members to matches at Casino Arizona Field starting Friday against Las Vegas Lights FC. The club made the announcement on Friday after receiving a safety certification and guidance protocols from HealthyVerify, a private company that specializes in disease-reducing procedures. “It was a group that was brought … [Read more...] about What will a Phoenix Rising matchday look like at Casino Arizona Field?
Phoenix Rising FC avenges draw to Lights FC with ‘gutsy’ win in Las Vegas
Not all wins are made equal (or elegantly) but a win is a win is the old saying. And that’s exactly what Phoenix Rising FC did on Saturday night in Las Vegas — pick up three points by defeating Lights FC 2-0. It wasn’t the prettiest of contests on the eye, but PRFC did outshoot Las Vegas 15-13 (6-1 on target). However, Phoenix failed to convert on a lot of clear-cut … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising FC avenges draw to Lights FC with ‘gutsy’ win in Las Vegas