Rising and Defender Manuel Madrid Mutually Part Ways

Published on July 19, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release

Phoenix Rising FC and defender Manuel Madrid have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced today.

Madrid, 28, signed with Rising in July 2021. He appeared in 11 matches last season, starting six times and playing a total of 553 minutes. The center back appeared in 11 matches this season, starting five and recording 502 minutes with one goal.

Transaction: Phoenix Rising FC and defender Manuel Madrid mutually part ways

Name: Manuel Madrid

Position: Defender

DOB: Aug. 22, 1993 (28)

Birthplace: Chihuahua, Mexico

Height: 6-3

Weight: 190

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