Whatever you call a Phoenix Rising against New Mexico United clash, just don’t call it a rivalry. That’s what Rising’s fans will tell you. It’s a statement of contempt, based on the fact that until May of last year, New Mexico had yet to win a game in open play in any of the seven meetings between the sides. Mere…
Back in November, PHNX Sports introduced you to Heidi’s Village, a full service animal shelter that offers a safe harbor to dogs and cats from rescue groups all over Arizona. Periodically, we will be highlighting some of the animals that need good homes. The final three dogs were are featuring in this round of profiles are Georgia, Eva and Zazu.…
MEXICO CITY — Patrick Rakovsky had been trying to make the move to Phoenix Rising for quite some time. “We probably asked Phoenix almost every transfer window if they would be interested,” Rakovsky said. “They always said no, because they had Andre Rawls. They had Ben Lundt.” That Phoenix Rising was a first choice for Rakovsky for so long might…
MEXICO CITY — In their final Mexico City friendly, Phoenix Rising picked up another draw as they held Pumas Tabasco to a goalless encounter. Responses to emotions running high Sometimes, a “friendly” can look anything but. Around 15 minutes in, Manuel Arteaga went in late on the Pumas Tabasco goalkeeper. Arteaga was cautioned, and that could have been the end…
MEXICO CITY — Emil Cuello stepped onto the field with his side losing 1-0. They’d go on to lose by three. Still, that appearance in the U.S. Open Cup final was one of the highlights of his career. “That was a really cool experience playing in that final, being a part of that team,” Cuello said. “The way that team…
MEXICO CITY – When Danny Trejo was young, he scored so often his rivals didn’t believe his age. Now, as he seeks an MLS return, he’ll need to tap into that form
MEXICO CITY – Phoenix Rising played out a draw against back-to-back Liga de Expansión Apertura tournament champions Atlante in a 70 minute friendly.
MEXICO CITY — Phoenix Rising took the field for the first time in its Mexico City training camp Monday afternoon. The Arizonan team landed in Mexico City on Sunday. They will remain abroad for seven nights. While in Mexico, Rising is using the facilities of the Club Universidad Nacional, more commonly known as Pumas. “It was good to get the…
Federico Varela, Emil Cuello, Manuel Arteaga and a trialist all found the net for Phoenix Rising in a preseason tune-up against GCU.
With a high turnover in Rising players over the offseason, coach Juan Guerra is prioritizing building relationships among the squad
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