Phoenix Rising (USL)
| Phoenix Rising | ||||
| Basic data | ||||
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| Surname | Phoenix Rising Football Club | |||
| Seat | Scottsdale , Arizona , USA | |||
| founding | 2014 (as Arizona United SC ) | |||
| owner | Berke Bakay | |||
| Website | phxrisingfc.com | |||
| First soccer team | ||||
| Head coach | Rick Schantz | |||
| Venue | Arizona Field Casino | |||
| Places | 6,200 | |||
| league | USL Championship | |||
| 2019 | Regular Season: 1st place, West Play-offs: Conference semi-finals |
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The Phoenix Rising Football Club , in short Phoenix Rising is an American football franchise the USL Championship in Scottsdale , Arizona .
history
On March 13, 2014, Arrowhead Advertising owner Kyle Eng founded the Arizona United SC soccer franchise. United took over from Phoenix FC , who had decided to retire from the USL Pro the day before.
First season (2014)
In the very short time between founding and the start of the season, Arizona United managed to set up a complete team, coaching team and management. In addition, a stadium and the necessary infrastructure were found. The team reached the 7th place in the regular season in the 2014 season, but could not qualify for the play-offs. With Michael Dellorusso a college coach was engaged. On April 12, 2014, the team lost their first USL Pro game against Oklahoma City Energy . A week later United celebrated their first win. Sacramento Republic was beaten 2-1. At the end of the season, the team won four times in the last five games, but still just failed to qualify for the play-offs.
In the US Open Cup 2014, the team met the Portland Timbers U-23 in the second round and defeated them 3-2. In the third round, the Oklahoma City Energy FC could be defeated. Then they met LA Galaxy in the fourth round . The MLS team won 2-1 here.
2017 season: new owner and name
On August 31, 2016, the previous owner Kyle Eng sold his majority stake in the USL franchise to Berke Bakay, CEO of the Kona Grill restaurant chain, and David Farca. Farca also became president of the club, but retired a little later. On November 28, 2016, the franchise was renamed Phoenix Rising FC. On March 25, 2017, the first game took place in the newly built Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex. A total of 6,890 people watched the game, which set a new franchise record. The first game in the new stadium and under the new name was won on April 8, 2017.
Three international players were signed for the 2017 season. Former Mexican international Omar Bravo moved to Phoenix on February 9, 2017. In the same month Shaun Wright-Phillips could also be signed. In April, Didier Drogba, the third player, was introduced as a new addition. This also received owner shares in the franchise.
The team started the season with two defeats and two wins. At the end of April, the previous coach and Director of Soccer Operations Frank Yallop resigned from his office for personal reasons. The previous assistant coach Rick Schantz took over on an interim basis. On May 22, 2017, a new coach was presented with the Frenchman Patrice Carteron . This placed the team in 5th place in the Western Conference and thus secured entry into the play-offs for the first time in the history of the franchise. There you lost to the Swope Park Rangers on penalties.
Since 2018
Advantage Sports Union Ltd bought a stake in Phoenix Rising FC in February 2018 to underpin its intentions to create another Major League Soccer franchise.
Stadion
- Peoria Sports Complex; Peoria, Arizona (2014; 2016)
- Scottsdale Stadium ; Scottsdale, Arizona (2015)
- Arizona Field Casino ; Tempe , Arizona (since 2017)
The home games were played in the Peoria Sports Complex, a ballpark. In the spring, the stadium is the training ground for the major league baseball teams San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners . It is also used by various teams in the Arizona League, a minor league baseball league.
Since the 2015 season, the home games of Arizona United SC have been played at Scottsdale Stadium (Scottsdale, Arizona -Phoenix Metro Area-). With the 2016 season, the team will return to their original stadium (Peoria Sports Complex).
Construction of the Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex began in early 2017. This complex includes a stadium that can hold 6,200 spectators. The stadium can, however, be expanded if necessary. There are also facilities for training and fitness. The complex opened on March 25, 2017. On March 15, 2019, the complex's main stadium became Casino Arizona Field following a sponsorship deal between the team and a local Native American casino.
Players and staff
Current professional squad
As of August 13, 2018
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Coaching staff
Status: October 26, 2018
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Rick Schantz (interim trainer) -
Blair Gavin (assistant coach)
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Cory Robertson (goalkeeping coach)
Previous trainers
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Michael Dellorusso (2014-2015)
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Frank Yallop (2015-2017) -
Rick Schantz (Interim) (2017)
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Patrice Carteron (2017-2018) -
Rick Schantz (Interim) (2018-)
Fan groups
A fan group is called La Furia Roja 1881 or The Red Fury 1881. This is organized by the American Outlaws, a fan group that can otherwise be found at games of the US national football team . The 1881 is supposed to commemorate the founding of the city of Phoenix. La Furia Roja has its own area at home in Scottsdale Stadium.
successes
Season statistics
| year | League level | league | Regular season | Play-offs | US Open Cup | Average audience |
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| Arizona United SC | ||||||
| 2014 | 3 | USL Pro | 9th place | not qualified | 4th round | 2,395 |
| 2015 | 3 | USL Pro | 10th place, western | not qualified | 2nd round | 3,304 |
| 2016 | 3 | USL | 13th place, western | not qualified | 3rd round | 1,470 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | ||||||
| 2017 | 3 | USL | 5th place, Western | Conference quarterfinals | 3rd round | 6.127 |
| 2018 | 3 | USL | 3rd place, Western | USL Championship Final | 2nd round | |
| 2019 | 2 | USLC | 1st place, Western | 2nd round | ||
Individual evidence
- ↑ Phoenix FC to rebrand, reveals new owners, club name and crest . In: Odeen Domingo . ODFCnews.com. March 13, 2014. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ^ Ownership Change, Rebrand in Phoenix . United Soccer Leagues (USL). March 13, 2014. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ↑ USL PRO announces Arizona United SC . In: Garrett Cleverly . AZKicksIt. March 13, 2014. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- ↑ Arizona United SC ready for 'fresh start' in new season . In: Jeff Wendt . Arizona Republic. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ Arizona United owner pleased with club's first year, excited for future; Season in review . In: Danny Shapiro . ODFCnews.com. September 10, 2014. Archived from the original on September 12, 2014. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Arizona United SC looks ahead to the 2015 season . In: Jeff Wendt . Arizona Republic. September 20, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ Arizona United SC announces head coach; owner explains hire . In: Odeen Domingo . ODFCnews.com. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ United Claims First Victory . United Soccer Leagues (USL). April 19, 2014. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements In Anticipation of 2017 Season . Phoenix Rising FC. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ Rising FC Begins Coaching Search . United Soccer League (USL). April 24, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ↑ Phoenix MLS Expansion Bid Adds Wealthy OGC Nice Owner Zheng to Investor Group . In: Avi Creditor , Sports Illustrated, February 10, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ↑ Phoenix Rising FC Pro roster . Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ↑ DC United - Coaches. Retrieved October 8, 2018 .
Web links
- phxrisingfc.com - Official website
Eastern Conference: Atlanta United 2 | Birmingham Legion FC | Charleston Battery | Charlotte Independence | Hartford Athletic | Indy Eleven | Loudoun United | Louisville City | Memphis 901 FC | Miami FC | New York Red Bulls II | North Carolina FC | Philadelphia Union II | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Saint Louis FC | Sporting Kansas City II | Tampa Bay rowdies
Western Conference: Austin Bold | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | El Paso Locomotive | LA Galaxy II | Las Vegas Lights | New Mexico United | Oklahoma City Energy | Orange County SC | Phoenix Rising | Portland Timbers 2 | Real Monarchs | Reno 1868 FC | Rio Grande Valley Toros | Sacramento Republic | San Antonio FC | San Diego Loyal | Tacoma Defiance | Tulsa FC
Future Franchises: Oakland East Bay (2021) | Queensboro SC (2021) | Rhode Island (2022)
Former Franchises: Antigua Barracuda (2011–2013) | Austin Aztex (2011-2017) | Charlotte Eagles (2011-2014) | FC Cincinnati (2015-2018) | Dayton Dutch Lions (2011-2014) | FC Montréal (2015-2016) | FC New York (2011) | Orlando City (2011-2014) | Ottawa Fury (2017-2019) | Penn FC (2011-2018) | Phoenix FC (2013) | Puerto Rico United (2011) | River Plate Puerto Rico (2011) | Richmond Kickers (2011-2018) | Rochester Rhinos (2011-2017) | Toronto FC II (2011-2018) | Sevilla FC Puerto Rico (2011) | Vancouver Whitecaps 2 (2015-2017) | Tampa Bay FC (2013) | Wilmington Hammerheads (2011-2016)