Phoenix Rising FC's Hope Avayevu in action

Phoenix Rising Falls to Colorado Spring Switchbacks FC, 1-0, in 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup Opener

PHOENIX - Phoenix Rising began group play in the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup Saturday night, giving up a goal in the first half to fall 1-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on April 25 at Phoenix Rising Stadium. Midfielder Jaethan Irwin became the club's youngest-ever starter as Rising played in front of its largest crowd of the 2026 season. "(Colorado Springs) gets its goal, but you look at what we had, the chances, the opp... Full Story