PHNX Rising Football Podcast

Lots of old faces, on either side. Phoenix Rising has Gabi Torres, who joined the Arizonan team last season from FC Tulsa. Meanwhile, Tulsa has former Rising assistant coach Blair Gavin as its manager, Marcus Epps as an attacking threat and Sam Doerr as its club president. But in this footballing reunion, who will come out on top? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to get ready for Saturday’s match....

A pair of home wins: first Sacramento Republic, then Rio Grande Valley. That was good enough to see Manuel Arteaga named USL Championship player of the week, while Danny Trejo and Rocco Rios Novo were named to the team of the week bench. But looking ahead, can Rising mount a serious challenge for a top 4 spot, and a home playoff match as a result? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to discuss. An A...

Phoenix Rising FC cap off a marquee week in style. A outrageous long range banger by Danny Trejo in the 2nd minute got the party started. But not to be outdone, Mo Traore picked out a ridiculous pass to Manuel Arteaga to tap it home in the 39th minute. The defense held firm and Rising secured an elusive clean sheet as they capture 9 points in 8 days to move into 4th place in the Western Conference...

Fresh off of last night’s spirited 2-1 win over perennial foes Sacramento Republic FC, Phoenix Rising FC is looking to pull off an impressive feat of 9 points in 3 games within the span of 7 days. Can the lads make it happen? Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they dive further into last night’s matchup and preview Saturday’s pivotal showdown. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub...

After a lackluster first half, Phoenix Rising found the breakthrough in the second half thanks to goals from Manuel Arteaga and Danny Trejo. A Sacramento counter-attack in the 84th minute left it a nervy game for Rising to deal with towards the end. Yet, the lads held on for an incredibly satisfying victory on Dollar Beer Night. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they drink in this exciting victo...

We’re at the business end of the season, and the games aren’t letting up. Manuel Arteaga, Danny Trejo and Panos Armenakas all found the scoresheet against Las Vegas Lights on Saturday, but next up is a Sacramento Republic side that steamrolled Phoenix 4-0 just a month ago. Can the hosts deliver on a Wednesday dollar beer night, or will it be more disappointment? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to...

In classic second-half fashion, Phoenix Rising find a way to totally redeem themselves in epic 3-2 win against Las Vegas Lights. The club found themselves in the thick of it after Lights pulled ahead with the last kick of the half. A sensational bicycle kick by Manuel Arteaga opened the scoring for Rising in the second half. After another Vegas goal, Danny Trejo equalized off a gritty assist by Ga...

Phoenix Rising has been inconsistent for weeks, but can they finally get things under control? This week, it’s a struggling Las Vegas Lights side, featuring storming forward Andrew Carleton. Can Rising contain him, and others such as Pato Botello Faz? Join Max Simpson, Owain Evans and Jake Anderson to find out. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube AL...

They win. Then they lose. Then repeat. For months, coach Juan Guerra has preached consistency as being critical to Phoenix Rising’s 2023 successes, but this team just can’t find it. Coming off a strong 5-0 win over El Paso, the side slipped to a 1-0 loss on the road in Edinburg. But can Rising start to steady the ship in time, or will it be a nervy finish to avoid a second-straight season without...

Phoenix Rising did not bring their A-game as they had a lethargic attack throughout their contest against RGV. the hosts scored off a near-post corner flick in the 17th minute. Rising was not able to replicate their rejuvenated attack from the previous three matches. Yet, hope struck in first half stoppage time as RGV had a man sent off. However, it would prove to be no avail. Join Owain Evans and...

One Valley getting set to take on another. Fresh off a 5-0 drubbing of El Paso Locomotive, Juan Guerra’s Phoenix Rising side get set to take on Wilmer Cabrera and Rio Grande Valley FC. Who will prevail in the showdown at the border? Plus, Arizona State soccer coach Graham Winkworth swings by to chat his side’s season opener. Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans for all your AZ soccer needs. Learn more...

One, two, three, four, five. It wasn’t close come the final whistle, as Phoenix Rising piled on the misery against a struggling El Paso Locomotive side. But should we read to much into this result, or was it just an expected outcome against an opposition club in freefall? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to chat the latest from USL Championship. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTu...

In an eventful evening, Rising absolutely dominated El Paso through a superb attacking performance highlighting by Danny Trejo. Rising’s attacker shined in the absence of Manuel Arteaga with the forward notching two goals to move into pull sole position of the club’s Golden Boot tally. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they highlight tonight’s match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

For years, he’s been a face of this club. This season, he’s worn the captain’s armband frequently. But six years to the day since Kevon Lambert signed for Phoenix Rising, the Jamaican international looks set to depart for pastures new. Plus, San Antonio coach Alen Marcina addresses the allegations against one of his assistant coaches. Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans for all of that, plus a previe...

It was a tough loss to swallow as Phoenix Rising fell 2-1 to San Antonio on Saturday. The club had led for most of the match despite a man disadvantage, but could hold on, losing for the first time at home despite leading at half-time for the first occasion since 2016. Rising remains in 8th spot, just above the playoff line, but it’s still tight. What does Phoenix need to do to maintain their posi...

Phoenix Rising faced serious questions coming into tonight’s match. Would we see the club had conjured up a dominant 2-0 victory on the road against Monterey Bay or the one that wilted in a lackluster effort against Sacramento? It didn’t start well at Manuel Arteaga was sent off in the 13th minute. Yet, somehow, someway, Rising scored an improbable short hand goal as Danny Trejo netted in the 20th...

The group stage is done, and it’s now time for the last 16 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup to battle it out. There have been no shortage of upsets already, but how many more should we expect? Can the US pick it up after a poor start, and who else could make a real run for the title this year? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans, alongside special guests ASU captain Lieske Carleer and vice-captain Lucy...

Phoenix Rising ended their 3-game winless run by picking up all the points in Monterey Bay on Saturday. Manuel Arteaga and Danny Trejo combined for the goals, with Rocco Rios Novo coming up big in net with a penalty save. But San Antonio represents a different challenge, and since the two sides drew 1-1 in April, the Texan club have picked up prolific goalscorer Tani Oluwaseyi. How will these side...

15 minutes in, Phoenix Rising found themselves stuck in third gear. Yet, the club turned it around behind two first half goals from Manuel Arteaga and Danny Trejo. Rising kept the momentum going into the second half as they cruised into achieving their “must-win”. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they exude about this exhilarating performance. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our You...

After a humiliating 4-0 beatdown in Sacramento, Phoenix Rising need to pick up the pieces quickly as they turn their attention to Monterey Bay FC. With the sour taste of bitter defeat still there from last night’s loss, what does Rising have to do to right the ship? Is this a bit of deja vu from last season? Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they pontificate on what the next step is. An ALLCITY...

Phoenix Rising traveled to Sacramento and took the pitch to face the Western league leaders. And it was all downhill from there. Four first half goals, in which Sacramento Republic capitalized on poor Rising defensive closeouts, buried any Rising chance of grabbing a result from this match. Owain Evans and Max Simpson are not too pleased on this one. Join in the lads as they vent about this match....

After a last-minute equalizer saw Rising draw 1-1 at home against Colorado Springs Switchback, the club will head west to take on a familiar foe in Sacramento Republic. Sacramento, who sits at the top of the table, will look to rebound after coming off a tough loss of their own. Plus, the lads will be discussing Rising’s newest addition of Dariusz Formella. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they...

Despite the sweltering weather, Rising could not heat up until very late in the 90th minute when Danny Trejo headed home a corner. Show should Rising feel after a fortunate result after a turbulent performance? Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they break down tonight’s match. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/p...

It wasn’t ideal for Phoenix Rising the last time they took the field. But that was two weeks ago. After some time off and even more on the training ground for Juan Guerra to iron out some mistakes, can the club bounce back in a home game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans for USL Championship talk. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https:/...

There’s less than a week to go until the Women’s World Cup is in full swing. With 32 participating teams, we’ve found 32 eager viewers ready to find their squad to cheer on. Watch as Owain Evans and Max Simpson pick out the balls to decide. Plus, join for a look back at the Gold Cup Final, Lionel Messi’s unveiling, and a recap of what happened across USL Championship this past weekend. An ALLCITY...