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…
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 – 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
Juan Guerra's midseason arrival as Phoenix Rising coach brought a series of changes to the side's tactical approach.