Phoenix Rising FC

Another week, another honor for Phoenix Rising FC. PRFC captain and forward Solomon Asante was named to USL Championship’s Week 3 Team of the Week on Tuesday. The Ghanaian scored his first two goals on the 2021 campaign — the eighth brace of his Rising career — completed 26 of 33 passes (79%) and won six of seven duels en route to a 3-0 win over Oakland Roots SC. A look at … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising captain Solomon Asante named to Team of the Week

It’s been over a year since the last time Phoenix Rising FC hosted a match in front of a full-capacity crowd. But on Monday, manager Rick Schantz told Arizona Sports’ Doug & Wolf that PRFC will be removing capacity restrictions for the team’s next home game against Las Vegas Lights FC. “I was told that May 22 it will be full capacity,” he said. “It’s the Phoenix Children’s … [Read more...] about Rising bolsters home advantage with full stadium capacity starting May 22

CHANDLER, Ariz. — It was a relatively complete performance from Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday night at Wild Horse Pass. PRFC defeated Oakland Roots SC 3-0 to remain perfect on the 2021 USL Championship campaign. With Saturday night being Oakland’s first-ever match in USL — in addition to a managerial change less than a month ago — there was a lot of unknown as to what to expect … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising uproots Oakland to remain perfect on 2021 campaign

Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz said on Tuesday that an MLS goalkeeper was arriving in the Valley on loan, but could not reveal who due to league rules. On Thursday, PRFC announced that the new addition is Ben Lundt from FC Cincinnati, who retains the right to recall the goalkeeper at any time. Lundt marks Rising’s fourth MLS loanee and the second goalkeeper on loan … [Read more...] about 2020 USLC Goalkeeper of the Year Ben Lundt joins Phoenix Rising on loan

Three Phoenix Rising FC players received weekly honors on Tuesday. Forward Santi Moar and midfielder Kevon Lambert were named to USL Championship’s Week 2 Team of the Week, while midfielder Jon Bakero was named as an honorable mention (bench). Moar scored one goal and notched two assists while creating a total of eight chances in PRFC’s 4-1 win over San Diego Loyal SC on … [Read more...] about 3 Rising players earn weekly honors; MLS goalkeeper coming on loan

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Whatever notions you had about Phoenix Rising FC after the 2021 preseason, throw them out the window. The PRFC of old returned to the pitch on Friday night, defeating San Diego Loyal SC 4-1 to open up both the USL Championship regular season and the new stadium at Wild Horse Pass in front of a limited-capacity crowd. “There was a lot of doubt going into this … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising flips regular-season switch, routs San Diego in 2021 opener

Phoenix Rising FC announced the signing of 16-year-old defender Niall Dunn to an academy contract on Monday. Dunn is a Valley native who goes to Hamilton High School in Chandler and spent time with several Phoenix-based youth clubs before landing with PRFC’s academy. Don’t let the fact that Dunn has only been able to legally drive in Arizona for six months fool you. The … [Read more...] about Rising signs 16-year-old Valley native Niall Dunn to academy contract

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Phoenix Rising FC’s preseason is officially over. PRFC capped off its 2021 slate of friendlies on Saturday with the first two matches ever played in the new stadium at Wild Horse Pass against New Mexico United and FC Tucson. Phoenix would split the games, losing 4-0 to the fellow USL Championship side before coming back to beat the League One club 2-1. The … [Read more...] about Rising looks forward to season start after ‘long’ preseason comes to an end

The wait is finally over. Phoenix Rising FC revealed its new Adidas kits for the 2021 USL Championship season on Tuesday. PRFC will once again feature three different uniform combinations that are all sponsored by Carvana (shirt) and Mayo Clinic (sleeve). The club’s home kit is all red, with the famous Adidas three stripes in white along the top of the shoulders, down the side … [Read more...] about Phoenix Rising drops new Adidas kits for 2021 USL Championship season