Phoenix Rising's Noble Okello and New Mexico United's Talen Maples in action

Phoenix Rising Falls, 1-0, to New Mexico United

Phoenix Rising upped its intensity against New Mexico United, but couldn't extend its unbeaten run to eight matches, falling 1-0 to its Southwestern rivals on October 4 at Phoenix Rising Stadium. "It was tough," defender Rafael Czichos said following the match. "We knew it was going to be a tough game, and we wanted to raise the intensity compared to the last few weeks. I think that's what we did today- we were fighting." ... Full Story