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Another year, another plethora of accolades for Phoenix Rising FC. Three PRFC players were named to the 2021 USL Championship All-League First and Second teams on Tuesday. Forward Santi Moar was also revealed as a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award, which will be announced on Dec. 1. The two other finalists are Colorado Springs forward Hadji Barry and Tampa Bay forward … [Read more...] about 3 Phoenix Rising players make All-League teams, Moar named MVP finalist

Phoenix Rising FC on Wednesday announced that the club has re-signed center back Joe Farrell to a new two-year deal through the 2023 USL Championship season. Farrell’s signature will keep him in a PRFC kit for a sixth consecutive year after first arriving in the Valley ahead of the 2018 campaign. “I’m really excited to have signed my extension with Phoenix,” he said in a press … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising re-signs CB Joe Farrell to new 2-year deal through 2023

This year’s USL Championship postseason may still be ongoing, but that hasn’t stopped Phoenix Rising from already getting started on preparations for the 2022 campaign. After suffering an upset penalty shootout loss to RGV in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 6, PRFC announced on Tuesday its initial batch of players returning for next season. A total of 12 players were … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising begins preparations for 2022 USL Championship campaign

Phoenix Rising FC’s quest for a third trip to the USL Championship Final in four years came to an early end on Saturday night at Wild Horse Pass. PRFC fell, 4-3, in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw against Rio Grande Valley FC in the Western Conference Quarterfinal. “Very good game, it was exciting as hell,” Phoenix Rising manager Rick Schantz said postgame. “Our fans … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising upset in 1st round of playoffs by RGV via penalty shootout

Tickets for the Phoenix Rising FC vs. Rio Grande Valley playoff match on Nov. 6 are on sale now. The tickets can be purchased for as low as $20 per match, or $15 per for groups of ten or more. Phoenix Rising won the Western Conference regular-season championship in the USL and is set to open the playoffs at home. Rising has now won the Western Conference title for the second … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising set to open playoffs vs. Rio Grande Valley at home

CHANDLER — For the second time in the three seasons, Phoenix Rising FC is the Western Conference regular-season champion. PRFC accomplished that feat prior to its 1-1 draw against Tacoma Defiance at Wild Horse Pass on Saturday night after El Paso Locomotive FC lost to Rio Grande Valley FC. And because of that result, RGV will be traveling to Phoenix to take on Rising in the … [Read more...] about Rising finishes season unbeaten at home, wins West regular-season title

CHANDLER — Phoenix Rising FC missed out on an opportunity to claim its second Western Conference regular-season title in three years on Saturday night. In front of 9,236 fans at Wild Horse Pass — the most ever in attendance in club history — PRFC came back to rescue a point from Sacramento Republic FC at 1-1. The draw extends Phoenix’s unbeaten streak at home to 15 in a row, … [Read more...] about Draw keeps Rising’s home unbeaten streak, regular-season title hopes alive

Phoenix Rising FC and head coach Rick Schantz have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the club through 2024, the team announced. In four seasons with Phoenix, Schantz has accumulated 70 USL wins, two Western Conference titles, one regular-season title, one Coach of the Year and held a 20-match win streak. Schantz currently has Rising in first place in the … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising FC extends HC Rick Schantz through 2024

LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Rising FC (20-5-5) earned three points in a 6-3 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at Cashman Field on Saturday afternoon. For now, PRFC reclaims the No. 1 spot in all of USL Championship on 65 points with two matches remaining — meaning a max of 71 points possible. However, Tampa Bay remains in control of its own destiny as the Rowdies are on 62 points with three … [Read more...] about Rising FC wins goal-fest in Vegas, keeps pressure on Tampa for No. 1 spot