PHOENIX, Arizona (January 23) – As part of its preseason plan, Phoenix Rising FC will travel to Mexico City to train at the storied Club Universidad Nacional A.C. Training Complex of Liga MX side Pumas UNAM from February 19-26, the club announced today.
We are very excited for the opportunity to be able to spend a week in one of the top training facilities in Mexico,” said Rising head coach Juan Guerra.” “We will be able to play two quality games that will help us in the process of developing the team we want to become this season. It will also give us the opportunity to spend time together as a team.”
Rising’s 2023 team will come together for the first time on January 26. Due to the club’s transition to its new home in the City of Phoenix at 38th Street and Washington, all preseason matches will be closed to the public.
“With the ongoing construction at 38th Street and Washington, we aren’t in a position to host fans until our home opener on April 1,” said Rising President Bobby Dulle. “The central location of the new site, the team we have assembled and the partnerships we have built this offseason are generating a lot of momentum. I expect our inaugural match in the City of Phoenix will be played in front of a capacity crowd and we’ll return to hosting a typical preseason schedule with matches open to the public in 2024.”
Rising’s 2023 Preseason Schedule (Subject to Change)
February 8 vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (Tucson)
February 11 vs. Grand Canyon University
February 18 vs. Sporting Kansas City
February 22 vs. Pumas UNAM U-20
February 25 vs. Pumas Tabasco
March 4 vs. Grand Canyon University
During its time in Mexico, Phoenix will face Pumas U-20 team on February 22 and Liga de Expansion MX side Pumas Tabasco on February 25.
The club will hold its first media availability session on Tuesday, February 7. Media interested in attending should RSVP to Jason@PHXRisingFC.com for more information.
Rising’s home opener at 38th Street and Washington is set for Saturday, April 1 (7:30 p.m.), vs. San Diego Loyal SC. Fans can click here to learn more about securing tickets for that match OR here to view the full schedule.
Rising has 17 players under contract for the 2023 season including: Carlos Anguiano, Manuel Arteaga, Channing Chasten, Niall Dunn, Alejandro Fuenmayor, Erickson Gallardo, Jose Andres Hernandez, Darnell King, Kevon Lambert, Eddie Munjoma, Baboucarr Njie, Patrick Rakovsky, John Stenberg, Gabi Torres, Henry Uzochukwu, Federico Varela and Renzo Zambrano.
