PHNX Rising Football Podcast

Could it finally happen? For years, former USL President Jake Edwards hinted that the league could take steps towards implementing promotion and relegation. Now, reports in the Athletic suggest that the league’s board of governors could be set for a critical vote on a move towards the setup as early as next month. Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans for some reaction, plus a look back at Saturday’s P...

In what was considered a potential trap game for Phoenix Rising unfortunately went that way for the lads in red as Phoenix could not overcome a Miami team that was second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference. Miami opened the scoring in the 15th minute off a whiffed clearance from Daniel Krutzen. Rising stormed back through dominating play for the rest of the first half, ultimately resulting...

Building off of an impressive stretch of performances and results, Phoenix Rising FC looks to continue their dominance against a second-to-last place Miami FC squad. Phoenix comes into Saturday’s match in fine form riding a five game unbeaten streak. Conversely, Miami hasn’t won in eight straight matches. Join Max Simpson and Jake Anderson for a deeper look into how Phoenix can secure this victory...

Ahhh yes we are still basking in the glow of Saturday’s absolute thumping at Phoenix Rising Stadium. Memphis was the hottest team in the league riding a league-best goal differential and goals per match. But none of it mattered as Rising put on their best performance to date under head coach Juan Guerra. Join Max Simpson and Jake Anderson as they take a closer look at how Rising managed to look so...

Phoenix Rising put on an absolute offensive masterclass to the tune of three first half goals from Eddie Munjoma, Carlos Harvey, and Manuel Arteaga respectively. The fun continued in the second half with goals from Erickson Gallardo, Danny Trejo, and Fede Varela. Memphis, despite their league-leading goal differential, couldn’t muster a single goal.  Join Max Simpson and Jake Anderson as they reca...

Rising are playing under the lights, The BIG lights, this Saturday at Phoenix Rising Stadium. With the team facing a surging Memphis team that carries an Eastern Conference best +14 goal differential, Rising must bring their best stuff in order to get a result.  Join Max Simpson and special guest John Morrissey as they preview Saturday’s match. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTub...

While Phoenix Rising picked up a 1-1 draw away to Oakland Roots, Kevon Lambert was picking up a 1-1 draw of his own. Representing his home nation of Jamaica, he played 90 minutes in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener to secure a point against the United States. Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans for a look back at Kev’s showing with the national team, plus some reflection on a broadly successful road trip...

Despite some decent chances against a very shaky defense, Phoenix threatened throughout but couldn’t capitalize on key chances. It came back to bite Rising in the second half as they went down after an Oakland goal in the 82nd minute. With all hope seemingly lost, Manuel Arteaga dramatically equalized in the 90+3rd minute. While they could do worse than salvaging a point on the road, Juan Guerra’s...

On a hot Albequerque night, Phoenix Rising served up a cold dish of revenge. Goals from Danny Trejo, Panos Armenakas, and Manuel Arteaga powered a Rising side that was on the front foot for the majority of the second half. The Rising squad were up for this match and so are we! Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they provide instant reaction and analysis on tonight’s victory. An ALLCITY Network P...

With a stretch of two losses and two draws, Rising’s form has dipped in the last month. After a come-from-behind showing against Eastern powerhouse Louisville City, are there enough signs to showcase Rising are due for a win in Albuquerque? Join Owain Evans and a returning Max Simpson for the latest episode of the PHNX Rising Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: h...

Aaaaand breath. Phoenix Rising fell behind despite Carlos Harvey’s early goal, but Manuel Arteaga from the spot managed to rescue a point for the hosts over Louisville. Join Owain Evans and Emma Clark to talk through Rising’s second draw in a row. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THIN...

Amadou Dia: it’s a name that simply oozes Phoenix Rising’s golden age. But this time, he’ll be suiting up in purple, and on the visiting side. After a pair of goals from Federico Varela and Manuel Arteaga helped Rising to a point over Oakland Roots, can Juan Guerra’s club go one better and record a win as they take on perennial Eastern Conference contenders Louisville City. Join Owain Evans and En...

In a home draw against Oakland Roots last Saturday, Rising saw some slight improvements, but it still wasn’t enough to pick up three points. So what gives? And what still needs work? With a spell of three games in eight days, culminating with a rematch against the NorCal team, they’d better work out it sooner rather than later. Join Owain Evans and Ryan Sykora to discuss. An ALLCITY Network Produc...

Phew. Federico Varela brought the sides level, but Phoenix Rising quickly conceded. When all looked lost, Manuel Arteaga stepped up to rescue a welcome point for the hosts. So what can we take away from that? Initial reactions, live from 38th & Washington, with Owain Evans and Jake Anderson. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our...

Juan Guerra will come up against his former side in Oakland Roots. But will Phoenix Rising, bolstered by new midfielder Panos Armenakas, be able to overcome an Edgardo Rito-less Oakland and snap their losing streak. Join Owain Evans and Ryan Sykora to discuss. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_you...

Phoenix Rising fell on Saturday night, but it did provide a glimpse at a brand new player. Panos Amernakas joined Rising from Loudoun United on Friday, attacking a new option as an attacking midfielder. So what are we expecting to see, and how will coach Juan Guerra utilize him? Join Owain Evans and Jake Anderson to break down what the new addition could mean for Phoenix Rising. An ALLCITY Networ...

Phoenix Rising just couldn’t pull it off. A first half set piece goal from Arturo Osuna sealed their fate. And despite Rocco Rios Novo’s fingertip stop, Rising just couldn’t work their way back into the match. Join Owain Evans and Jake Anderson for some post-match thoughts. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/phnx SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://b...

After a tough showing for Phoenix Rising on $1 beer night, the club looks to right the ship against a surging Pittsburgh Riverhounds club that has been impressing in both league and Open Cup play. Will Rising be able to gather results out East like they did against Charleston and Birmingham? Or will it resemble the thrashing at Tampa Bay? Join Owain and Max as they take a gander at the challenge a...

In a poor dollar beer night showing, Phoenix Rising fell 1-0 at home to a poor Las Vegas Lights team. It was a performance that highlighted several of the biggest criticisms of this 2023 Rising team. But as Juan Guerra looks ahead to Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the weekend, what is he going to have to fix within his squad? Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans on the PHNX Rising Podcast for a look at whe...

USL Super League president Amanda Vandervort joins the PHNX Rising podcast for a special interview right before Rising's clash with Las Vegas Lights. Hear her views on the new women's professional league's priorities, its competitiveness with NWSL, the potential for a new Women's Open Cup and the league's commitment to safeguarding. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: htt...

It was that kind of night for Phoenix Rising as the club failed to muster a goal at home against the worst club in the Western Conference of the USL Championship. Though Rising had their chances, including two golden opportunities off the woodwork, Rising failed to capitalize as they were ultimately undone by a Vegas goal against the run of play in the 78th minute. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson...

With Phoenix Rising grabbing all six points in their last two matches, they look to continue their hot run of form against the visiting Las Vegas Lights. Phoenix has scored 4 goals in their last 2 matches and they have a prime opportunity to add to that tally against a Lights team that holds one of the worst goal differentials in the USL Championship. The bottom dwellers of the West, Las Vegas pre...

Phoenix Rising grind out a 1-0 result to take all 3 points away from home against the bottom feeder of the West, Orange County SC. Rising didn’t make it easy on themselves as yet again they had a slow start to the match as OC doubled Rising’ shot attempts. As the second half grew on, similarly to nearly every previous match, Rising continued to dominate the possession battle. Yet, it was a moment...

With three points in their last match, Rising look to capitalize on yet another opponent with a poor run of form as they travel west to take on Orange County SC. Can Rising capitalize on the road? What can they expect from their opponents? Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson for the latest episode of the PHNX Rising Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fu...

Danny Trejo, Carlos Harvey and Manuel Arteaga scored on Saturday to help lift Phoenix Rising to a home victory over Tab Ramos’ Hartford Athletic. But next up on the agenda? Matches against Orange County and Las Vegas Lights, two of the lowest-ranked sides in the West. Can Rising kickstart its season fully with a pair of wins that would pick up 9 points from a possible 9? And just how important is...