Archive for March 2019
The Sounds of the Phoenix Rising Home Opener
The first thing you hears as you walk towards the ground, across the gravel concourse with several thousand other football fans in this starved soccer town – is the distant beating drums. That constant rhythm is provided by the competing drums of the two Phoenix Rising supporters’ groups down the far end of the newly…
Read MoreEFL League Two: The Battle To Avoid Relegation To Non-League
One of the most interesting in unique storylines in English Football is the EFL League Two relegation battle. League Two is the fourth division of English Football and is the lowest division recognized as being “League Teams”, meaning members of the EFL. In England, the Premier League is of course the top division, and is…
Read MoreUSL Four Corners Cup: Colorado Springs Switchbacks At Phoenix Rising
After an early bye week, it is finally time to get ready for another match day. This Saturday, March 30th, Phoenix Rising welcomes the Colorado Springs Switchbacks to the newly named Casino Arizona Field. Last season, Phoenix came away with two regular-season victories outscoring Colorado six goals to one. Colorado has had a tumultuous couple…
Read MoreUSL Four Corners Cup: Phoenix Rising vs New Mexico United
This season of the USL not only brings new teams but a new competition to the landscape of American soccer. Not a new competition for everyone, but for those teams whose borders come together to form the four corners. The supporter created cup will be awarded to the team with the highest point total from…
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