Rising Faces Memphis 901 Today at 5:30 PM
June 28, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release
PHOENIX, Arizona - Phoenix Rising FC traveled to Memphis on Wednesday in preparation of this evening's showdown against 901 FC. The match will be broadcast live on Arizona's Family Sports Network and streamed live on ESPN+ beginning at 5:30 p.m. local.
Much like Rising, Memphis had a slow start to the 2024 campaign. 901 went 1-5-0 before recovering with a 4-0-2 stretch from April 27 to May 25. Lately, Memphis has been drawing a lot of matches, going 1-1-3 since June 1. Rising is also similar in this regard, with a 3-1-5 record in its last nine games.
Rising Signs 17-year-old Scottsdale Native, Braxton Montgomery
Phoenix Rising FC has signed 17-year-old midfielder and Scottsdale native, Braxton Montgomery to a USL Academy Contract, the club announced today.
USL Academy Contracts allow young players to retain their college eligibility while playing and training with USL clubs.
A Captain on Phoenix Rising Academy's U17 MLS Next Team, Montgomery has been with the Phoenix Rising Youth Academy since he was 12 years old. He is a two-time selection for Best of Match at the MLS Next Cup Showcase and is enrolled for his senior year at Horizon High School in Scottsdale.
Montgomery is also a member of the track and field team at Horizon. He is eligible for selection as early as tomorrow's match against Memphis 901 FC. That match will be broadcast live on Arizona's Family Sports Network beginning at 5:30 p.m. local.
Transaction: Rising Signs Braxton Montgomery to USL Academy Contract
Name: Braxton Montgomery
Position: Midfielder
DOB: March 23, 2007
Birthplace: Scottsdale, AZ
Height: 5-9
Weight: 158
Instagram: @braxton.montgomery17
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