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Previewing Fresno FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC

July 12, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Fresno FC News Release


FRESNO FC vs. PHOENIX RISING FC

Saturday, July 14

Chukchansi Park | 7 p.m. PT

TV: CW 59

Radio: ESPN Deportes 1600 AM

Stream: ESPN+

Social Media: Follow @FFCFoxes on Twitter for match updates and follow along using the hashtags #FRSvPHX

MATCH PREVIEW

The Foxes return to Chukchansi Park in hopes of extending their win streak to three games when they host Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday at Chukchansi Park. It's the second meeting between the two clubs, with the Foxes playing to a 1-1 draw in Phoenix earlier in the season after giving up a stoppage-time goal to settle for a point. It was a chippy contest with Phoenix going down to 10 men early as Amadou Dia was given a red card for a reckless tackle to Foxes' captain Juan Pablo Caffa that left the 33-year-old midfielder out four weeks with an ankle injury. Now healthy and in-form, Caffa has scored three goals in two games to lead the Foxes into a crucial battle against a third-place Rising side that is unbeaten in their last six matches, including wins in three of their last four matches. Phoenix, under the direction of interim head coach and recently-voted USL Coach of the Month, Rick Schantz, have not given up a goal since Schantz's promotion. They've outscored opponents 8-0 and their eight clean sheets are fourth-most in the USL. Rising's offense is also lethal, producing 293 shots in 18 matches but are converting at a 14% rate. Rising FC is the former club of Fresno GM Frank Yallop, where he was head coach before leaving the post in April 2017.

USL TEAM OF THE WEEK

Fresno's Juan Pablo Caffa was named to the USL Team of the Week on Tuesday for his epic performance in the Foxes' 4-2 win over Portland Timbers 2. It is the second Team of the Week honor for Caffa and seventh of his career.

FIFA WORLD CUP PROMOTION

In celebration of the FIFA World Cup, Fresno FC is offering $10 off all Midfield seats for USL home matches through June & July. Saturday's home match is the last chance for fans to take advantage of the promotion.

Fans must enter the promo code WORLDCUP18 at checkout. The promotion applies to online purchases only. Fans may purchase their tickets at tickets.fresnofc.com, or by going to FresnoFC.com and clicking on the "Tickets" tab.

TICKETS | tickets.fresnofc.com



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