MATCH DAY PROGRAM
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MATCH DAY PROGRAM August 26, 2017
Nolan Wirth
55
Doueugui Mala
2
Kody Wakasa
3
Peter Ramage
5
Eder Arreola
13
Jordan Gibbons
15
Victor Vasquez
25
Jordan Stewart
33
J.J. Greer
34
Blair Gavin
4
Miguel Timm
6
Matt Watson
8
Luke Rooney
10
Sam Hamilton
16
Alessandro Riggi
17
Romilio Hernandez
20
A.J. Gray
24
Kevon Lambert
27
Shaun Wright-Phillips
29
Eric Avila
30
Chris Cortez
7
Omar Bravo
9
Didier Drogba
11
Jason Johnson
14
Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa
23
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Goalkeepers
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Defenders
Josh Cohen
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NAME
Carl Woszczynski Doueugui Mala Kody Wakasa Blair Gavin Peter Ramage Miguel Timm Chris Cortez Matt Watson Omar Bravo Luke Rooney Didier Drogba Eder Arreola Jason Johnson Jordan Gibbons Sam Hamilton Alessandro Riggi Josh Cohen Romilio Hernandez Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa A.J. Gray Victor Vasquez Kevon Lambert Shaun Wright-Phillips Eric Avila Jordan Stewart J.J. Greer Nolan Wirth
POS. GK D D M D M F M F M F M F M M M GK M F M D M M M D D GK
HOMETOWN
Columbus, Indiana Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Hillsborough, California Scottsdale, Arizona Ashington, England Durban, South Africa Mission Viejo, California Redditch, England Los Mochis, Mexico Bermondsey, England Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Los Angeles, California Happy News, Jamaica Bromley, England Denver, Colorado Montreal, Canada Sunnyvale, California Lanham, MD Escondido, California Brampton, Ontario, Canada Anaheim, California Claredon Parish Greenwich, England San Diego, California Birmingham, England Memphis, Tennessee Burnaby, B.C, Canada
LAST CLUB
Arizona United Williamsville AC Cal Poly Arizona United Arizona United Arizona United Arizona United North Carolina FC North Carolina FC Arizona United Montreal Impact FC Shirak San Antonio FC Wingate & Finchley Colorado Rapids FC Montreal OC Blues FC Louisville San Diego Zest FC OC Blues FC FC Golden State Force Jamaica New York Red Bulls Tampa Bay Rowdies San Jose Earthquakes COS Switchbacks FC Oregon State
Sacramento Republic FC Roster
Midfielders
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# 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26 27 32 40
NAME Dominik Jakubek Peter McGlynn Carlos Rodriguez Chris Christian Agustin Cazarez Daniel Trickett-Smith Wilson Kneeshaw Harry Williams Danny Barrera Gabe Gissie Evan Newton Sammy Ochoa Lamin Suma James Kiffe Adam Moffat Tyler Blackwood Roberto Hategan Trevin Caesar Christian Chaney Jeremy Hall Emrah Klimenta Elliott Hord Matt Wiesenfarth Hayden Partain Quincy Butler
POS. GK D D D M M F F M F GK F F D M F M F F M D D F M F
HOMETOWN Lodi, California Skerries, Ireland Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico West Orange, New Jersey Reseda, California Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England Darlington, England Cheltenham, England Thousand Oaks, California Loganton, Pennsylvania Virginia Beach, Virginia Riverside, California Freetown, Sierra Leone Santa Barbara, California Glasgow, Scotland London, England Roseville, California Lambeau, Tobago Fresno, California Tampa Bay, Florida Rozaje, Montenegro Fresno, California Sacramento, California Frisco, Texas Sacramento, California
LAST CLUB Sacramento Gold Longford Town FC CESIFUT Academy Atlanta Silverbacks FC Ventura County Fusion Liverpool FC U21s Blyth Spartans FC Cheltenham Town Carolina Railhawks Bethlehem Steel FC Oklahoma City Energy FC Tulsa Roughnecks FC Philadelphia Fury Ventura County Fusion New York Cosmos Arizona United SC Sacramento Republic FC Academy Orange County Blues FC Fresno Fuego Tampa Bay Rowdies Bay Area Rosal Fresno Fuego Burlingame Dragons FC Des Moines Menace Sacramento Republic FC Academy
All Phoenix Rising FC matches are televised live on YurView Arizona Cox channels 4 & 1004 (HD) in Phoenix and 7 & 1007 (HD) in Tucson as well as streamed live on phxrisingfc.com.
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PLAYER STATS PLAYER
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MINUTES
Matt Watson 20 18 3 1,633 Peter Ramage 18 18 1 1,564 Shaun Wright-Phillips 18 16 4 1,402 Jason Johnson 17 10 3 987 AJ Gray 16 7 3 673 Kody Wakasa 15 14 2 1,267 Victor Vasquez 15 15 5 1,278 Jordan Stewart 13 13 1 1,149 Omar Bravo 13 11 4 1,009 Blair Gavin 12 9 4 828 Chris Cortez 11 10 3 892 Alessandro Riggi 10 7 4 562 Amadou Dia 10 10 - 900 Miguel Timm 10 9 5 743 Eric Avila 10 5 2 532 Didier Drogba 9 9 1 810 JJ Greer 7 4 - 438 Matt Hurlow-Paonessa 6 1 1 134 Eder Arreola 6 - - 109 Luke Rooney 5 5 4 317 Jordan Gibbons 5 4 2 314 Romilio Hernandez 2 2 2 113 Doueugui Mala 1 - - 15 Kevon Lambert 1 - - 26 Sam Hamilton 1 - - 1
Goals SF Josh Cohen 24 70 Carl Woszczynski 5 16
Goals Didier Drogba — 5 Jason Johnson — 5 Luke Rooney — 3 S. Wright-Phiips — 2 Alessandro Riggi — 2 Chris Cortez — 12Eder Arreola — 1 Eric Avila — 1 Omar Bravo — 1 JJ Greer — 1 Peter Ramage — 1
SAV
Save % CS
46 11
65.7 68.8
1 1
STAT LEADERS
Assists Kody Wakasa — 3 Omar Bravo — 2 Didier Drogba — 2 Jason Johnson — 1 Chris Cortez — 1 Luke Rooney — 1 Amadou Dia — 1
Shots Didier Drogba — 41 Chris Cortez — 29 Jason Johnson — 23 S. Wright-Phillips — 18 Omar Bravo — 13 Alessandro Riggi — 11 Peter Ramage — 9
Chances Shaun Wright-Phillips — 35 Omar Bravo — 19 Didier Drogba — 16 Chris Cortez — 12 Jason Johnson — 10 Víctor Vásquez — 10 Eric Avila — 9 Matt Watson— 9 Alessandro Riggi — 7 Blair Gavin — 7 Luke Rooney — 6 AJ Gray — 6 Kody Wakasa — 5 Miguel Timm — 4 Amadou Dia — 4
USL WEEKLY HONORS Week 3: Luke Rooney (Team of the Week) Week 5: Luke Rooney (Team of the Week) Week 5: Alessandro Riggi (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 8: Shaun Wright-Phillips (Team of the Week) Week 8: Omar Bravo (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 10: Jason Johnson (Team of the Week) Week 12: Amadou Dia (Team of the Week) Week 12: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 13: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week) Week 15: Josh Cohen (Team of the Week) 2
Week 15: Josh Cohen (Save of the Week) Week 16: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 17: Jason Johnson (Player of the Week) Week 17: Jason Johnson (Team of the Week) Week 20: Alessandro Riggi (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention)
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DATE TIME
OPPOSITION
Sat Mar 25
7:30 PM
Toronto FC II
Sat Apr 1
3:00 PM
@ Real Monarchs SLC
Sat Apr 8
7:30 PM
Los Angeles Galaxy II
Sun Apr 23
7:30 PM
Swope Park Rangers
Sat May 6
7:30 PM
Reno 1868 FC
Sat May 13
7:30 PM
OKC Energy FC
Sat May 20
5:30 PM
@ San Antonio FC
Sat May 27
7:30 PM
@ Los Angeles Galaxy II
Tue Jun 6
5:30 PM
@ OKC Energy FC
Sat Jun 10
7:30 PM
Whitecaps FC 2
Sun Jun 18
3:00 PM
@ Swope Park Rangers
Sat Jun 24
8:00 PM
Real Monarchs SLC
Fri Jun 30
7:30 PM
@ Reno 1868 FC
Sat Jul 8
7:00 PM
@ Orange County SC
Sat Jul 15
8:00 PM
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Sat Jul 22
5:30 PM
@ Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Sat Jul 29
8:00 PM
San Antonio FC
Sat Aug 5
7:30 PM
@ Los Angeles Galaxy II
Sat Aug 12
5:30 PM
@ Rio Grande Valley FC
Fri Aug 18
7:30 PM
@ Orange County SC
Sat Aug 26
8:00 PM
Sacramento Republic FC
Sat Sep 2
7:30 PM
Seattle Sounders FC 2
Wed Sep 6
7:30 PM
Orange County SC
Sat Sep 9
5:00 PM
@ Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Sat Sep 16
7:30 PM
Real Monarchs SLC
Wed Sep 20 7:30 PM
@ Seattle Sounders FC 2
Sun Sep 24 3:00 PM
@ Whitecaps FC 2
Wed Sep 27 7:30 PM
@ Portland Timbers 2
Sat Sep 30
7:30 PM
@ Sacramento Republic FC
Wed Oct 4
7:30 PM
Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Sat Oct 7
7:30 PM
Rio Grande Valley FC
Sat Oct 14
7:30 PM
Portland Timbers 2
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com 1
Carl Woszczynski
Doueugui Jean Marie Mala
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HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 200 DOB: 4/18/88 BIRTHPLACE: Columbus, Indiana ACQUIRED: 2015 COLLEGE: UAB LAST CLUB: Arizona United
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 173 DOB: 12/20/93 BIRTHPLACE: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Williamsville Athletic Club
2017: Made first league appearence in 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC on June 6... Recorded first shutout of the season in 2-0 victory over LA Galaxy II on August 5, 2017.
2017: Signed with Phoenix Rising on August 10, 2017...Played in the Côte d’Ivoire Ligue 1 with Williamsville Athletic Club based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. His club finished just three points out of the top spot in the league and qualified for the 2018 CAF Champions League.
2016: Appeared in 24 matches (2,160 minutes) for Arizona United. … Recorded five shutouts.
Kody Wakasa
4
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Blair Gavin
4
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 5/6/94 BIRTHPLACE: Hillsborough, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Cal Poly LAST CLUB: Cal Poly
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 169 DOB: 1/8/89 BIRTHPLACE: Scottsdale, Arizona ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: Akron LAST CLUB: Portland Timbers 2
2017: Scored his first professional goal in Phoenix Rising FC’ 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on March 24, 2017.
2017: Made his first league start on June 6 in 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. 2016: Second-most appearances for the club in 2016. … Appeared in 28 matches (2,427 minutes), collecting one assist. … Made Arizona United debut on March 26, 2016, as a starter in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy II.
PHOENIX RISING FC
www.phxrisingfc.com Peter Ramage
5
Miguel Timm
6
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 183 DOB: 11/22/83 BIRTHPLACE: Ashington, England ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Leyton Orient
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 163 DOB: 1/31/92 BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Mpumalanga Black Aces
2017: Scored his first career goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23, 2017.
2017: Made first league start on May 20, 2017, in 1-0 road loss to San Antionio FC.
2016: Appeared in 11 matches (945 minutes) and had one assist. … Signed with Arizona United SC on August 3, 2016. … Appeared in eight matches while on loan with English Side Leyton Orient. … Appeared in four matches with English side Coventry City.
2016: Appeared in 15 matches (1,034 minutes) with Arizona United, notching two assists. … Made Arizona United debut on March 26, 2016, as a starter in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy II.
Chris Cortez
7
Matt Watson
8
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 178 DOB: 7/24/88 BIRTHPLACE: Mission Viejo, California ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: California LAST CLUB: OC Blues FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 1/31/85 BIRTHPLACE: Redditch, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: North Carolina FC
2017: Scored his first goal of the season in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on March 4, 2017.
2016: Appeared in 27 matches (1,767 minutes) and scored seven goals while dishing out four assists for Arizona United SC. ... His 18 points was the thirdmost on the team. 2015: Appeared in 24 matches (1,618 minutes) and scored six goals with two assists for OC Blues FC.
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www.phxrisingfc.com Omar Bravo
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Luke Rooney
10
HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 162 DOB: 3/4/80 BIRTHPLACE: Los Mochis, Mexico ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: North Carolina FC
HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 175 DOB: 12/28/90 BIRTHPLACE: Bermondsey, England ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Crawley Town
2017: Notched first assist with the club on Luke Rooney’s game-winning goal over LA Galaxy II on April 8, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 9, 2017.
2017: Suffered a right ACL tear in match against OKC Energy FC on May 13, 2017. ... Named to the USL Team of the Week for the Week of April 25, 2017. ... Notched a goal and an assist in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23. ... Named to the USL Team of the Week for the week of April 11, 2017. ... Scored a brace in Phoenix Riing FC’s 2-1 win over LA Galaxy II on April 8. 2016: Appeared in 24 matches (1,972 minutes) with eight goals and five assists. ... His 26 points is the third-highest regular season tally in the club’s history. ... Named Arizona United SC’s MVP by the club’s supporters.
Didier Drogba HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 185 DOB: 3/11/78 BIRTHPLACE: Abidjan, Ivory Coast ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Montreal Impact
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2017: Scored first brace with the club in 2-2 draw at Swope Park Rangers on June 18, 2017...Scored first goal and collected first assist with the club in Phoenx Rising FC’s 2-1 win over Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in the club’s 2-1 win over Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ...Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 12, 2017.
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Eder Arreola
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HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: N/A DOB: 11/13/91 BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UCLA LAST CLUB: Shirak 2017: Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017...Scored first goal for the club on June 6, 2017 in a 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. 2016: Appeared in 10 matches with Armenian side FC Shirak 2015: Appeared in three matches with PDL side Ventura County 2014: Appeared in 11 matches with USL side LA Galaxy II 2012-2013: Appeared in 25 matches with Mexican side Delfines FC 2012: Appeared in four matches with Cal FC 2009: Appeared in six matches with PDL side OC Blur Star 2008-2011: Played college soccer with UCLA
PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Jason Johnson
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Jordan Gibbons
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 160 DOB: 10/9/90 BIRTHPLACE: Happy News, Jamaica ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: VCU LAST CLUB: San Antonio FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 152 DOB: 11/18/93 BIRTHPLACE: Bromley, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Wingate & Finchley
2017: Was awarded USL Player of the Week and Team of the Week honors after scoring a brace in the club’s 2-1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbcks FC on July 15, 2017...Scored first goal for the club on Saturday May 13, 2017, in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over OKC Energy FC. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on November 15, 2016.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017. 2016: Member of English side Wingate & Finchley 2015-2016: Appeared in three matches with English side Yeovil Town 2011-2015: Member of English side Queens Park Rangers. … Went on loan for one match with Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2013.
Sam Hamilton
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Alessandro Riggi
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 7/26/95 BIRTHPLACE: Denver, Colorado ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Denver University LAST CLUB: Colordo Rapids
HEIGHT: 5-4 WEIGHT: 147 DOB: 11/30/93 BIRTHPLACE: Montrea, Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: FC Montreal
2017: Played in 3 games (1 start) with MLS side Colorado Rapids...Was selected 15th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
2017: Named to the USL Team of the Week Bench for the week of April 25. ... Scored first career goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 19, 2017.
2013-16: Scored 3 goals and 13 assists over 83 appearances with Denver University...Was captain of Pioneer squad that won the 2016 NCAA College Cup.
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Josh Cohen
Amadou Dia
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HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 176 DOB: 8/18/92 BIRTHPLACE: Sunnyvale, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UC San Diego LAST CLUB: OC Blues FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 150 DOB: 6/8/93 BIRTHPLACE: Nantes, France ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Clemson LAST CLUB: Montreal Impact
2017: Was awarded USL Save of the Week and USL Team of the Week for Week 15 on July 6, 2017...Recorded first clean sheet with the club in 0-0 draw at Reno 1868 FC on June 30, 2017...Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on December 21, 2016.
2017: Named to the USL Team of the Week for the week of June 13 after assisting on Didier Drogba’s debut goal on June 10...Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on June 9, 2017.
Romilio Hernandez
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20
Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 173 DOB: 9/20/95 BIRTHPLACE: Lanham, Maryland ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: Lousville LAST CLUB: Lousville
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 7/17/94 BIRTHPLACE: Escondido, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Chico State LAST CLUB: San Diego Zest FC
2017: Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on April 1, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on March 24, 2017.
2017: Made first league start with club in 0-3 loss to Tulsa Roughnecks on July 22, 2017. Made professional debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on April 1, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on December 16, 2016.
PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com A.J. Gray
24
Victor Vasquez
25
HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 158 DOB: 4/12/88 BIRTHPLACE: Brampton, Ontario, Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: OC Blues OC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 7/8/93 BIRTHPLACE: Anaheim, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Cal State Northridge LAST CLUB: FC Golden State Force
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on December 22, 2016.
2017: Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on December 15, 2016.
Kevon Lambert
27
Shaun Wright-Phillips
29
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 165 DOB: 3/22/97 BIRTHPLACE: Saint James Parish, Jamaica ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Montego Bay United
HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 151 DOB: 10/25/81 BIRTHPLACE: Greenwich, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: New York Red Bulls II
2016: Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on August 10, 2017...Appeared in 12 matches with Jamaican side Montego Bay United...Was on trial at West Ham United before the 2016-17 English Premier League season.
2017: Scored first goal with the club, and a stoppage-time winner, in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over OKC Energy on May 13, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 24, 2017.
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Eric Avila
30
Jordan Stewart
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HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: N/A DOB: 11/24/87 BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UC Santa Barbara LAST CLUB: Tampa Bay Rowdies
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 10/25/81 BIRTHPLACE: Birmingham, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: San Jose Earthquakes
2017: His two goals in all competitions is tied for second most on the team... Scored first goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017. 2016: Appeared in 30 matches for NASL side Tampa Bay Rowdies, scoring four goals. 2015: On loan with MLS side Orlando City SC (from Mexican side Santos Laguna) for 21 matches, scoring one goal. 2013-2014: Appeared in 57 matches with MLS side Chivas USA, scoring three goals.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on March 1, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 24, 2017.
J.J. Greer
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Nolan Wirth
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HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 170 DOB: 2/4/91 BIRTHPLACE: Memphis, Tennessee ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Memphis LAST CLUB: COS Switchbacks FC
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 190 DOB: 1/24/95 BIRTHPLACE: Burnaby, B.C., Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Oregon State LAST CLUB: Oregon State
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ...Scored his first goal for Phoenix Rising FC on June 6, 2017 in a 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on November 15, 2016.
2017: Singed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on June 9, 2017.
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MATCH DAY PROGRAM August 26, 2017
Nolan Wirth
55
Doueugui Mala
2
Kody Wakasa
3
Peter Ramage
5
Eder Arreola
13
Jordan Gibbons
15
Victor Vasquez
25
Jordan Stewart
33
J.J. Greer
34
Blair Gavin
4
Miguel Timm
6
Matt Watson
8
Luke Rooney
10
Sam Hamilton
16
Alessandro Riggi
17
Romilio Hernandez
20
A.J. Gray
24
Kevon Lambert
27
Shaun Wright-Phillips
29
Eric Avila
30
Chris Cortez
7
Omar Bravo
9
Didier Drogba
11
Jason Johnson
14
Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa
23
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Goalkeepers
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VS 8.26.17 Phoenix Rising FC Roster #
Defenders
Josh Cohen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 27 29 30 33 34 55
NAME
Carl Woszczynski Doueugui Mala Kody Wakasa Blair Gavin Peter Ramage Miguel Timm Chris Cortez Matt Watson Omar Bravo Luke Rooney Didier Drogba Eder Arreola Jason Johnson Jordan Gibbons Sam Hamilton Alessandro Riggi Josh Cohen Romilio Hernandez Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa A.J. Gray Victor Vasquez Kevon Lambert Shaun Wright-Phillips Eric Avila Jordan Stewart J.J. Greer Nolan Wirth
POS. GK D D M D M F M F M F M F M M M GK M F M D M M M D D GK
HOMETOWN
Columbus, Indiana Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Hillsborough, California Scottsdale, Arizona Ashington, England Durban, South Africa Mission Viejo, California Redditch, England Los Mochis, Mexico Bermondsey, England Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Los Angeles, California Happy News, Jamaica Bromley, England Denver, Colorado Montreal, Canada Sunnyvale, California Lanham, MD Escondido, California Brampton, Ontario, Canada Anaheim, California Claredon Parish Greenwich, England San Diego, California Birmingham, England Memphis, Tennessee Burnaby, B.C, Canada
LAST CLUB
Arizona United Williamsville AC Cal Poly Arizona United Arizona United Arizona United Arizona United North Carolina FC North Carolina FC Arizona United Montreal Impact FC Shirak San Antonio FC Wingate & Finchley Colorado Rapids FC Montreal OC Blues FC Louisville San Diego Zest FC OC Blues FC FC Golden State Force Jamaica New York Red Bulls Tampa Bay Rowdies San Jose Earthquakes COS Switchbacks FC Oregon State
Sacramento Republic FC Roster
Midfielders
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# 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26 27 32 40
NAME Dominik Jakubek Peter McGlynn Carlos Rodriguez Chris Christian Agustin Cazarez Daniel Trickett-Smith Wilson Kneeshaw Harry Williams Danny Barrera Gabe Gissie Evan Newton Sammy Ochoa Lamin Suma James Kiffe Adam Moffat Tyler Blackwood Roberto Hategan Trevin Caesar Christian Chaney Jeremy Hall Emrah Klimenta Elliott Hord Matt Wiesenfarth Hayden Partain Quincy Butler
POS. GK D D D M M F F M F GK F F D M F M F F M D D F M F
HOMETOWN Lodi, California Skerries, Ireland Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico West Orange, New Jersey Reseda, California Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England Darlington, England Cheltenham, England Thousand Oaks, California Loganton, Pennsylvania Virginia Beach, Virginia Riverside, California Freetown, Sierra Leone Santa Barbara, California Glasgow, Scotland London, England Roseville, California Lambeau, Tobago Fresno, California Tampa Bay, Florida Rozaje, Montenegro Fresno, California Sacramento, California Frisco, Texas Sacramento, California
LAST CLUB Sacramento Gold Longford Town FC CESIFUT Academy Atlanta Silverbacks FC Ventura County Fusion Liverpool FC U21s Blyth Spartans FC Cheltenham Town Carolina Railhawks Bethlehem Steel FC Oklahoma City Energy FC Tulsa Roughnecks FC Philadelphia Fury Ventura County Fusion New York Cosmos Arizona United SC Sacramento Republic FC Academy Orange County Blues FC Fresno Fuego Tampa Bay Rowdies Bay Area Rosal Fresno Fuego Burlingame Dragons FC Des Moines Menace Sacramento Republic FC Academy
All Phoenix Rising FC matches are televised live on YurView Arizona Cox channels 4 & 1004 (HD) in Phoenix and 7 & 1007 (HD) in Tucson as well as streamed live on phxrisingfc.com.
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PLAYER STATS PLAYER
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Matt Watson 20 18 3 1,633 Peter Ramage 18 18 1 1,564 Shaun Wright-Phillips 18 16 4 1,402 Jason Johnson 17 10 3 987 AJ Gray 16 7 3 673 Kody Wakasa 15 14 2 1,267 Victor Vasquez 15 15 5 1,278 Jordan Stewart 13 13 1 1,149 Omar Bravo 13 11 4 1,009 Blair Gavin 12 9 4 828 Chris Cortez 11 10 3 892 Alessandro Riggi 10 7 4 562 Amadou Dia 10 10 - 900 Miguel Timm 10 9 5 743 Eric Avila 10 5 2 532 Didier Drogba 9 9 1 810 JJ Greer 7 4 - 438 Matt Hurlow-Paonessa 6 1 1 134 Eder Arreola 6 - - 109 Luke Rooney 5 5 4 317 Jordan Gibbons 5 4 2 314 Romilio Hernandez 2 2 2 113 Doueugui Mala 1 - - 15 Kevon Lambert 1 - - 26 Sam Hamilton 1 - - 1
Goals SF Josh Cohen 24 70 Carl Woszczynski 5 16
Goals Didier Drogba — 5 Jason Johnson — 5 Luke Rooney — 3 S. Wright-Phiips — 2 Alessandro Riggi — 2 Chris Cortez — 12Eder Arreola — 1 Eric Avila — 1 Omar Bravo — 1 JJ Greer — 1 Peter Ramage — 1
SAV
Save % CS
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65.7 68.8
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STAT LEADERS
Assists Kody Wakasa — 3 Omar Bravo — 2 Didier Drogba — 2 Jason Johnson — 1 Chris Cortez — 1 Luke Rooney — 1 Amadou Dia — 1
Shots Didier Drogba — 41 Chris Cortez — 29 Jason Johnson — 23 S. Wright-Phillips — 18 Omar Bravo — 13 Alessandro Riggi — 11 Peter Ramage — 9
Chances Shaun Wright-Phillips — 35 Omar Bravo — 19 Didier Drogba — 16 Chris Cortez — 12 Jason Johnson — 10 Víctor Vásquez — 10 Eric Avila — 9 Matt Watson— 9 Alessandro Riggi — 7 Blair Gavin — 7 Luke Rooney — 6 AJ Gray — 6 Kody Wakasa — 5 Miguel Timm — 4 Amadou Dia — 4
USL WEEKLY HONORS Week 3: Luke Rooney (Team of the Week) Week 5: Luke Rooney (Team of the Week) Week 5: Alessandro Riggi (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 8: Shaun Wright-Phillips (Team of the Week) Week 8: Omar Bravo (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 10: Jason Johnson (Team of the Week) Week 12: Amadou Dia (Team of the Week) Week 12: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 13: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week) Week 15: Josh Cohen (Team of the Week) 2
Week 15: Josh Cohen (Save of the Week) Week 16: Didier Drogba (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention) Week 17: Jason Johnson (Player of the Week) Week 17: Jason Johnson (Team of the Week) Week 20: Alessandro Riggi (Team of the Week-Honorable Mention)
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Sat Mar 25
7:30 PM
Toronto FC II
Sat Apr 1
3:00 PM
@ Real Monarchs SLC
Sat Apr 8
7:30 PM
Los Angeles Galaxy II
Sun Apr 23
7:30 PM
Swope Park Rangers
Sat May 6
7:30 PM
Reno 1868 FC
Sat May 13
7:30 PM
OKC Energy FC
Sat May 20
5:30 PM
@ San Antonio FC
Sat May 27
7:30 PM
@ Los Angeles Galaxy II
Tue Jun 6
5:30 PM
@ OKC Energy FC
Sat Jun 10
7:30 PM
Whitecaps FC 2
Sun Jun 18
3:00 PM
@ Swope Park Rangers
Sat Jun 24
8:00 PM
Real Monarchs SLC
Fri Jun 30
7:30 PM
@ Reno 1868 FC
Sat Jul 8
7:00 PM
@ Orange County SC
Sat Jul 15
8:00 PM
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Sat Jul 22
5:30 PM
@ Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Sat Jul 29
8:00 PM
San Antonio FC
Sat Aug 5
7:30 PM
@ Los Angeles Galaxy II
Sat Aug 12
5:30 PM
@ Rio Grande Valley FC
Fri Aug 18
7:30 PM
@ Orange County SC
Sat Aug 26
8:00 PM
Sacramento Republic FC
Sat Sep 2
7:30 PM
Seattle Sounders FC 2
Wed Sep 6
7:30 PM
Orange County SC
Sat Sep 9
5:00 PM
@ Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Sat Sep 16
7:30 PM
Real Monarchs SLC
Wed Sep 20 7:30 PM
@ Seattle Sounders FC 2
Sun Sep 24 3:00 PM
@ Whitecaps FC 2
Wed Sep 27 7:30 PM
@ Portland Timbers 2
Sat Sep 30
7:30 PM
@ Sacramento Republic FC
Wed Oct 4
7:30 PM
Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Sat Oct 7
7:30 PM
Rio Grande Valley FC
Sat Oct 14
7:30 PM
Portland Timbers 2
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com 1
Carl Woszczynski
Doueugui Jean Marie Mala
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HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 200 DOB: 4/18/88 BIRTHPLACE: Columbus, Indiana ACQUIRED: 2015 COLLEGE: UAB LAST CLUB: Arizona United
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 173 DOB: 12/20/93 BIRTHPLACE: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Williamsville Athletic Club
2017: Made first league appearence in 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC on June 6... Recorded first shutout of the season in 2-0 victory over LA Galaxy II on August 5, 2017.
2017: Signed with Phoenix Rising on August 10, 2017...Played in the Côte d’Ivoire Ligue 1 with Williamsville Athletic Club based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. His club finished just three points out of the top spot in the league and qualified for the 2018 CAF Champions League.
2016: Appeared in 24 matches (2,160 minutes) for Arizona United. … Recorded five shutouts.
Kody Wakasa
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Blair Gavin
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HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 5/6/94 BIRTHPLACE: Hillsborough, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Cal Poly LAST CLUB: Cal Poly
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 169 DOB: 1/8/89 BIRTHPLACE: Scottsdale, Arizona ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: Akron LAST CLUB: Portland Timbers 2
2017: Scored his first professional goal in Phoenix Rising FC’ 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on March 24, 2017.
2017: Made his first league start on June 6 in 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. 2016: Second-most appearances for the club in 2016. … Appeared in 28 matches (2,427 minutes), collecting one assist. … Made Arizona United debut on March 26, 2016, as a starter in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy II.
PHOENIX RISING FC
www.phxrisingfc.com Peter Ramage
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Miguel Timm
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HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 183 DOB: 11/22/83 BIRTHPLACE: Ashington, England ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Leyton Orient
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 163 DOB: 1/31/92 BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Mpumalanga Black Aces
2017: Scored his first career goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23, 2017.
2017: Made first league start on May 20, 2017, in 1-0 road loss to San Antionio FC.
2016: Appeared in 11 matches (945 minutes) and had one assist. … Signed with Arizona United SC on August 3, 2016. … Appeared in eight matches while on loan with English Side Leyton Orient. … Appeared in four matches with English side Coventry City.
2016: Appeared in 15 matches (1,034 minutes) with Arizona United, notching two assists. … Made Arizona United debut on March 26, 2016, as a starter in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy II.
Chris Cortez
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Matt Watson
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HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 178 DOB: 7/24/88 BIRTHPLACE: Mission Viejo, California ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: California LAST CLUB: OC Blues FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 1/31/85 BIRTHPLACE: Redditch, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: North Carolina FC
2017: Scored his first goal of the season in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on March 4, 2017.
2016: Appeared in 27 matches (1,767 minutes) and scored seven goals while dishing out four assists for Arizona United SC. ... His 18 points was the thirdmost on the team. 2015: Appeared in 24 matches (1,618 minutes) and scored six goals with two assists for OC Blues FC.
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PHOENIX RISING FC
www.phxrisingfc.com Omar Bravo
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Luke Rooney
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HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 162 DOB: 3/4/80 BIRTHPLACE: Los Mochis, Mexico ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: North Carolina FC
HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 175 DOB: 12/28/90 BIRTHPLACE: Bermondsey, England ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Crawley Town
2017: Notched first assist with the club on Luke Rooney’s game-winning goal over LA Galaxy II on April 8, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 9, 2017.
2017: Suffered a right ACL tear in match against OKC Energy FC on May 13, 2017. ... Named to the USL Team of the Week for the Week of April 25, 2017. ... Notched a goal and an assist in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23. ... Named to the USL Team of the Week for the week of April 11, 2017. ... Scored a brace in Phoenix Riing FC’s 2-1 win over LA Galaxy II on April 8. 2016: Appeared in 24 matches (1,972 minutes) with eight goals and five assists. ... His 26 points is the third-highest regular season tally in the club’s history. ... Named Arizona United SC’s MVP by the club’s supporters.
Didier Drogba HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 185 DOB: 3/11/78 BIRTHPLACE: Abidjan, Ivory Coast ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Montreal Impact
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2017: Scored first brace with the club in 2-2 draw at Swope Park Rangers on June 18, 2017...Scored first goal and collected first assist with the club in Phoenx Rising FC’s 2-1 win over Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in the club’s 2-1 win over Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ...Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 12, 2017.
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Eder Arreola
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HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: N/A DOB: 11/13/91 BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UCLA LAST CLUB: Shirak 2017: Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017...Scored first goal for the club on June 6, 2017 in a 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. 2016: Appeared in 10 matches with Armenian side FC Shirak 2015: Appeared in three matches with PDL side Ventura County 2014: Appeared in 11 matches with USL side LA Galaxy II 2012-2013: Appeared in 25 matches with Mexican side Delfines FC 2012: Appeared in four matches with Cal FC 2009: Appeared in six matches with PDL side OC Blur Star 2008-2011: Played college soccer with UCLA
PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Jason Johnson
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Jordan Gibbons
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 160 DOB: 10/9/90 BIRTHPLACE: Happy News, Jamaica ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: VCU LAST CLUB: San Antonio FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 152 DOB: 11/18/93 BIRTHPLACE: Bromley, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Wingate & Finchley
2017: Was awarded USL Player of the Week and Team of the Week honors after scoring a brace in the club’s 2-1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbcks FC on July 15, 2017...Scored first goal for the club on Saturday May 13, 2017, in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over OKC Energy FC. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on November 15, 2016.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017. 2016: Member of English side Wingate & Finchley 2015-2016: Appeared in three matches with English side Yeovil Town 2011-2015: Member of English side Queens Park Rangers. … Went on loan for one match with Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2013.
Sam Hamilton
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Alessandro Riggi
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 7/26/95 BIRTHPLACE: Denver, Colorado ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Denver University LAST CLUB: Colordo Rapids
HEIGHT: 5-4 WEIGHT: 147 DOB: 11/30/93 BIRTHPLACE: Montrea, Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: FC Montreal
2017: Played in 3 games (1 start) with MLS side Colorado Rapids...Was selected 15th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
2017: Named to the USL Team of the Week Bench for the week of April 25. ... Scored first career goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers on April 23. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 19, 2017.
2013-16: Scored 3 goals and 13 assists over 83 appearances with Denver University...Was captain of Pioneer squad that won the 2016 NCAA College Cup.
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Josh Cohen
Amadou Dia
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HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 176 DOB: 8/18/92 BIRTHPLACE: Sunnyvale, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UC San Diego LAST CLUB: OC Blues FC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 150 DOB: 6/8/93 BIRTHPLACE: Nantes, France ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Clemson LAST CLUB: Montreal Impact
2017: Was awarded USL Save of the Week and USL Team of the Week for Week 15 on July 6, 2017...Recorded first clean sheet with the club in 0-0 draw at Reno 1868 FC on June 30, 2017...Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on December 21, 2016.
2017: Named to the USL Team of the Week for the week of June 13 after assisting on Didier Drogba’s debut goal on June 10...Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on June 10, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on June 9, 2017.
Romilio Hernandez
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Matthew Hurlow-Paonessa
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HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 173 DOB: 9/20/95 BIRTHPLACE: Lanham, Maryland ACQUIRED: 2016 COLLEGE: Lousville LAST CLUB: Lousville
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 7/17/94 BIRTHPLACE: Escondido, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Chico State LAST CLUB: San Diego Zest FC
2017: Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on April 1, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on March 24, 2017.
2017: Made first league start with club in 0-3 loss to Tulsa Roughnecks on July 22, 2017. Made professional debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on April 1, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on December 16, 2016.
PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com A.J. Gray
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Victor Vasquez
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HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 158 DOB: 4/12/88 BIRTHPLACE: Brampton, Ontario, Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: OC Blues OC
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 171 DOB: 7/8/93 BIRTHPLACE: Anaheim, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Cal State Northridge LAST CLUB: FC Golden State Force
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a sub in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on December 22, 2016.
2017: Made professional debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on December 15, 2016.
Kevon Lambert
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Shaun Wright-Phillips
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HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 165 DOB: 3/22/97 BIRTHPLACE: Saint James Parish, Jamaica ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: Montego Bay United
HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 151 DOB: 10/25/81 BIRTHPLACE: Greenwich, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: New York Red Bulls II
2016: Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on August 10, 2017...Appeared in 12 matches with Jamaican side Montego Bay United...Was on trial at West Ham United before the 2016-17 English Premier League season.
2017: Scored first goal with the club, and a stoppage-time winner, in Phoenix Rising FC’s 2-1 win over OKC Energy on May 13, 2017. ... Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 24, 2017.
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PHOENIX RISING FC www.phxrisingfc.com Eric Avila
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Jordan Stewart
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HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: N/A DOB: 11/24/87 BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, California ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: UC Santa Barbara LAST CLUB: Tampa Bay Rowdies
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 DOB: 10/25/81 BIRTHPLACE: Birmingham, England ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: N/A LAST CLUB: San Jose Earthquakes
2017: His two goals in all competitions is tied for second most on the team... Scored first goal with the club in Phoenix Rising FC’s 3-1 win over Fresno Fuego in the U.S. Open Cup on May 17, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on April 28, 2017. 2016: Appeared in 30 matches for NASL side Tampa Bay Rowdies, scoring four goals. 2015: On loan with MLS side Orlando City SC (from Mexican side Santos Laguna) for 21 matches, scoring one goal. 2013-2014: Appeared in 57 matches with MLS side Chivas USA, scoring three goals.
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-2 loss to Real Monarchs SLC on March 1, 2017. ... Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on February 24, 2017.
J.J. Greer
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Nolan Wirth
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HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 170 DOB: 2/4/91 BIRTHPLACE: Memphis, Tennessee ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Memphis LAST CLUB: COS Switchbacks FC
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 190 DOB: 1/24/95 BIRTHPLACE: Burnaby, B.C., Canada ACQUIRED: 2017 COLLEGE: Oregon State LAST CLUB: Oregon State
2017: Made Phoenix Rising FC debut as a starter in Phoenix Rising FC’s 0-1 loss to Toronto FC II on March 25, 2017. ...Scored his first goal for Phoenix Rising FC on June 6, 2017 in a 3-2 loss to OKC Energy FC. Signed with Phoenix Rising FC on November 15, 2016.
2017: Singed first professional contract with Phoenix Rising FC on June 9, 2017.
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