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Phoenix Rising vs. LA Galaxy II - July 11 at 7 PM - Game Notes

July 11, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release


Phoenix Rising FC re-opens the 2020 season at Casino Arizona Field against LA Galaxy II this Saturday, July 11. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 p.m.

The first of three matches (2 home, 1 away) vs. Los Dos this season, Rising will be looking to move atop the Group B table. Group B is currently led by San Diego Loyal (1-0-1, 4PTS), who managed to play two matches prior to the league suspension due to COVID-19. Rising (1-0-0, 3PTS) sits in second above LA Galaxy II (1-0-0, 3PTS), Las Vegas Lights (0-0-1, 1PT) and Orange County (0-0-1, 1PT). Group B combined to collect 12 points prior to the suspension, by far the most in the league. Group E, consisting of Saint Louis, Indy Eleven, Louisville City and Sporting Kansas City II combined for the next-highest total of nine points, prior to the suspension.

In what seems like a different world, Rising began the season with a thorough, 6-1 throttling of Portland Timbers 2 in front of a sold-out crowd of 6,585 at Casino Arizona Field on Saturday, March 7. Newcomer Rufat Dadashov scored a hat trick while the defending USL MVP, Solomon Asante, notched two assists and a goal.

Rising came into the season following a successful preseason run that included three wins (out of four matches) against Major League Soccer sides. Phoenix Rising went 4-3-1 overall in its eight preseason matches and were led by Junior Flemmings, who had four goals.

Last season, Phoenix Rising won the 2019 USL regular-season title after setting league records for most wins (24), points (78), and goals (89) in a season. The club also set the league and North American professional outdoor soccer record for most consecutive wins (20). The streak is also the longest in Phoenix professional sports history.

Phoenix Rising FC vs. LA Galaxy II Tonight at Casino Arizona Field at 7 PM

Media inquiries - Jason Minnick, jason@phxrisingfc.com, 570.764.0294

What You Need To Know

Phoenix Rising FC is BACK, returning 126 days since announcing the suspension, on March 12

Rising's longest-active winning streak vs. any opponent is on the line this week. Phoenix has beaten Los Dos in seven consecutive matches dating back to April 8, 2017.

Rufat Dadashov netted a hat-trick in the season-opener on March 7. He leads the league in goalscoring (3).

TUNE IN

Saturday, July 11 - vs. LA Galaxy II @ 7:00 p.m.

TV: ESPN Deportes & CW61 Arizona

Stream: ESPN+

Radio: Arizona Sports

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