As we get deeper into the offseason, and finally get over that playoff loss (we think) we're checking in on some players as they begin their offseason. Today we speak with Alessandro Riggi, who finished 2017 with 21 appearances (15 starts) and scored four goals while tallying four assists.
What are your plans for the offseason?
Just take some time off mentally but stay fit physically.
What was your favorite memory of the 2017 season?
The feeling after our match against Timbers 2 when we qualified for playoffs.
As we get deeper into the offseason, and finally get over that playoff loss (we think) we’re checking in on some players as they begin their offseason. Today we speak with Alessandro Riggi, who finished 2017 with 21 appearances (15 starts) and scored four goals while tallying four assists.
What are your plans for the offseason?
Just take some time off mentally but stay fit physically.
What was your favorite memory of the 2017 season?
The feeling after our match against Timbers 2 when we qualified for playoffs.
What was your most challenging moment and how did you overcome it?
My knee injury, the PCL, was tough mentally. Ii stayed focus and worked hard in the gym and it helped to have such an awesome team who supported me and my recovery!
What was your favorite part about the supporters during home matches?
I loved when they sang my song (laughs) It's so cool. I've never had that before.
What was your most challenging moment and how did you overcome it?
My knee injury, the PCL, was tough mentally. Ii stayed focus and worked hard in the gym and it helped to have such an awesome team who supported me and my recovery!
What was your favorite part about the supporters during home matches?
I loved when they sang my song (laughs) It’s so cool. I’ve never had that before.
How much did the supporters help to motivate you during matches?
They were always present and very loud. They supported and chanted no matter the score and that gives us belief at all times to fight!
How did it feel to be a part of something like Phoenix Rising FC?
It felt unbelievable. It's a great team and great organization. The plans for the team are awesome and I love the vision and hunger they have to succeed!
What are you most proud of from your 2017 season?|
Getting the chance to share the field with Didier Drogba, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jordan Stewart, Peter Ramage and Omar Bravo. It's something that money cannot buy!
It’s tough to know because it’s still so far away, but if you can, what is your no. 1 personal goal heading into the 2018 season?
My personal goal is to get over 10assistst next season!
How much did the supporters help to motivate you during matches?
They were always present and very loud. They supported and chanted no matter the score and that gives us belief at all times to fight!
How did it feel to be a part of something like Phoenix Rising FC?
It felt unbelievable. It’s a great team and great organization. The plans for the team are awesome and I love the vision and hunger they have to succeed!
What are you most proud of from your 2017 season?|
Getting the chance to share the field with Didier Drogba, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jordan Stewart, Peter Ramage and Omar Bravo. It’s something that money cannot buy!
It’s tough to know because it’s still so far away, but if you can, what is your no. 1 personal goal heading into the 2018 season?
My personal goal is to get over 10assistst next season!
