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 — 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…
On Wednesday, Phoenix Rising could become the first Arizona team to make the Open Cup's finals 16 teams in the modern era.
The fourth round draw resulted in Sacramento Republic being chosen to host Phoenix Rising in the next stage of the Open Cup.
Phoenix Rising is hoping to pull off some shocks as the Open Cup returns. Equally, the club could find itself on the other end of an upset.