PHNX Rising Football Podcast

JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube Phoenix Rising have snuck into the playoffs, and it’s top-seeded rivals New Mexico who they’ll face first. Can Tomás Ángel and Charlie Dennis repeat their magic from the last trip to Albuquerque, or will Eric Quill’s New Mexico side, behind top scorer Greg Hurst, prove too much for Phoenix? Adding to the drama, could...

JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The regular season is over, and now the drama begins. Phoenix Rising will be looking to repeat its victory earlier this month in Albuquerque, which saw goals from Tomás Ángel and Charlie Dennis to lift them above Eric Quill’s New Mexico side, but that’s not the only drama on the horizon. MLS reporter Tom Bogert has r...

An early counter-attack beauty of a goal by Jearl Margaritha was quickly canceled out by a first-half brace by Wilson Harris. Two more second half goals followed in what quickly resulted in the reality of Phoenix Rising traveling to Albuquerque for a USL Championship Playoff showdown with #1 seed New Mexico United. Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they chat through this match and grapple with t...

JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube Just one more game until the playoffs being, and it’s a cross-country trip to the league leaders. Diego Gómez’s Phoenix Rising will take on Louisville City, with Edgardo Rito and Laurence Wyke coming up against former Phoenix player Amadou Dia. Can Tomás Ángel help his side over the line, or will Danny Cruz’s squad p...

JOIN THE DIEHARDS FOR JUST $4 A MONTH! https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube It wasn’t how they’d have planned to it, but results elsewhere mean that Diego Gómez’s Phoenix Rising side will be in the playoffs despite their loss to Memphis 901. Now, the question is if they can climb the table. Can Tomás Ángel, Jearl Margaritha and Rocco Rios Novo lift Rising up as high as sixth in the West, or...

With many plotlines for Phoenix Rising’s matchup against Memphis 901 FC (revenge match from earlier this season, Panos Armenakas return, Fan Appreciation Night), the defining narrative became Phoenix Rising lost while still punching their ticket to the 2024 USL Championship Playoffs. Rising had their chances early and often in this match. While the club came out strongly in the first half, they we...

Panos Armenakas’ words on social media were pretty clear: “Can’t wait for this weekend.” The former Phoenix Rising player is coming back to town to take on Diego Gómez’s side with his new club, Memphis 901. But can Tomás Ángel, Renzo Zambrano and Emil Cuello keep their form going and secure a playoff spot for the hosts? An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yo...

Tomás Ángel found the net twice, Charlie Dennis sunk New Mexico and Patrick Rakovsky got a rare start in net. It was quite the week for Phoenix Rising, who now find themselves on the brink of sealing a playoff spot. Can Diego Gómez’s squad get one wrapped up this weekend?   Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to look back on a busy, and productive, week for Phoenix Rising.   An ALLCITY Network Produc...

Tonight’s 1-0 victory over Oakland Roots puts Phoenix Rising on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. Without multiple key players, such as Rocco Ríos Novo, Jearl Margaritha, and Rémi Cabral, Diego Gómez’s team got the win behind a goal from Tomás Ángel.   Join Owain Evans and Rees Goodall to review Rising’s pivotal victory.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit....

It may not have been the prettiest, but they’ll take it. Phoenix Rising may have conceded first, but an equalizer from the spot from Tomás Ángel and a close range finish from Charlie Dennis was enough to see them over top-of-the-west New Mexico United. Even without Jearl Margaritha, Rémi Cabral and Dariusz Formella, Rising took home three points.   Join Owain Evans and Rees Goodall to break down t...

Dariusz Formella’s second half goal wasn’t enough to lift Phoenix Rising over Monterey Bay, and now the pressure is really starting to ramp up. Facing Greg Hurst’s New Mexico United and Baboucarr Njie’s Oakland Roots, can Phoenix Rising finally boost its chance of a playoff place? With Jearl Margaritha, Darius Johnson and Damien Barker-John all set to miss time due to international duty, it’ll pro...

Phoenix Rising came into Friday’s game needing three points with the USL Playoff race heating up. Against Monterey Bay it seemed like a given, but the away side scored two first half-goals, proving to be the difference in this one. Dariusz Formella did pull one back for Rising in the 84th minute, but it proved to be too little too late. Join Owain Evans and Rees Goodall as they review how Rising l...

This could prove critical. Phoenix Rising has a dollar beer night clash coming up against Monterey Bay, and if it goes poorly, Diego Gómez’s side could find itself below the playoff line with a seemingly large mountain to climb. Will Tomás Ángel finally break out of his slump, and Jearl Margaritha contribute before his Curaçaon international duty, or will Carlos Herrera keep a critical clean sheet...

The pressure is on. After Rémi Cabral’s opener proved not enough against Las Vegas Lights, Phoenix Rising has two teams snapping at their heels. Can Jearl Margaritha, Tomás Ángel, Renzo Zambrano and Rocco Rios Novo keep Diego Gomez’s side in a postseason berth, or will Aaron Bibout and Ethan Zubak help lift both FC Tulsa and Orange County respectively into pole position as the USL Championship sea...

Phoenix Rising needed three points at home versus Las Vegas Lights to put one foot into the playoffs. It looked like it was going to happen, as Remi Cabral opened the scoring for Rising in the 61st minute, but then two late goals for Las Vegas Lights past Rocco Rios Novo left the points to the visitors, with Rising left to rue squandered chances from Tomas Angel in particular.  Join Owain Evans an...

Phoenix Rising came into tonight’s match with a golden opportunity to separate themselves from the pack in the hunt for a spot in the 2024 USL Championship Playoffs.   Unfortunately after full time, their matchup against Orange County SC, and former Phoenix Rising Head Coach Danny Stone, made the journey to the playoffs a bit tighter than desired.   A first-half brace by Orange County’s Ethan Zuba...

At the start of the season, both Danny Stone and Diego Gómez were leading the ship at Phoenix Rising, but a midseason firing has seen the former end up at Orange County SC. Now, with playoff hops in the balance, Gómez’s team will travel to Irvine hoping for more of the same from Jearl Margaritha, Charlie Dennis, Darius Formella and perhaps even a first open play goal for Tomás Ángel.   Join Max Si...

The critical stretch on the road to the USL Championship playoffs is starting now. First up for Diego Gomez’s Phoenix Rising side is a clash against Alen Marcina’s San Antonio FC. The last time these two sides met, Fede Varela’s goal proved only a consolation for Phoenix as Juan Agudelo’s brace sealed a 2-1 win. But, with new reinforcements from Tomás Ángel, Jearl Margaritha, Darius Johnson and Ch...

Phoenix Rising defeated San Antonio FC in a dominant 4-0 home victory at Phoenix Rising Stadium. Goals by Pape Mar Boye, Dariusz Formella, Charlie Dennis, and Damien Barker John added to a complete Rising performance.   Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they celebrate this victory.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://l...

It’s late in the season. Phoenix Rising has just eight games remaining, and is only just above the playoff line. With Orange County and San Antonio right around the corner, and breathing down Rising’s neck in the playoff race, what do Diego Gomez’s boys need to do to book themselves a spot in the postseason?   Join Max Simpson and Owain Evans to discuss.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE...

Two wins in a row was something Phoenix Rising hadn’t done all season until last week. Three? That was asking to much, especially away to Sacramento Republic. In the end, two crosses from Jack Gurr proved lethal, with Rocco Rios Novo unable to keep the ball out. Despite some attack-minded subs from Diego Gomez, Rising couldn’t make up the deficit.   Join Owain Evans and Ryan Sykora for a full brea...

Before Friday, Phoenix Rising hadn’t won two in a row all season, but Tomás Ángel’s penalty was the difference for the hosts to pick up a critical three points against FC Tulsa. Now, facing a tougher foe on the road, can Diego Gomez’s squad find a result against Kieran Phillips and Sacramento Republic?   Join Owain Evans and Rees Goodall to discuss.   0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Playoff hopes alive? 5:00...

Coming off Phoenix Rising’s victory over FC Tulsa, the lads will review how Rising managed to pick up the three points and remain in the playoff hunt. They’ll also go in depth on how important Tomás Ángel’s first goal is for this attack and examine where Rising sit in the USL Championship standings.   Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as they review Phoenix Rising’s pivotal victory against a Wester...

Facing a very beatable FC Tulsa side, Phoenix Rising came into tonight’s match facing a crucial match against an opponent level with the club on points.   With fans in attendance armed with $1 beers,  Rising was up to the task. A penalty opportunity late into first half stoppage time presented Tomas Angel with a present to bag his first Rising goal. The forward converted the chance and the club ro...

Ahead of Friday night’s match against FC Tulsa, the lads will discuss how Phoenix Rising will get on as Remi Cabral returns to full fitness, despite being forced to play without two of their newest signings, Jearl Margaritha and Darius Johnson, who are both away on international duty. The lads will also go in-depth on how FC Tulsa’s season has gone so far.   Join Owain Evans and Max Simpson as the...