Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex

Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex
A nearly complete PRFC Soccer Complex.
Address 751 North McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
Coordinates 33°26′15″N 111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°W / 33.43750; -111.90556Coordinates: 33°26′15″N 111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°W / 33.43750; -111.90556
Owner Phoenix Rising FC
Executive suites 15
Capacity 6,200
Record attendance 7,381
(July 20, 2018 vs.
Seattle Sounders 2)
Field size 116 yd × 74 yd (106 m × 68 m)
Acreage 15.8
Surface Grass
Construction
Broke ground February 1, 2017
Opened March 25, 2017
Architect DLR Group
General contractor Rummel Construction
Tenants
Phoenix Rising FC (USL) (2017–present)

Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex is a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Tempe, Arizona.[1][2] It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League (USL). The complex has a 6,200-seat temporary stadium with luxury suites, separate training field, and parking area and is privately funded.[3][4][5]

History

Phoenix Rising FC is a candidate for Major League Soccer expansion. If the franchise is awarded, a permanent stadium will be constructed on the site.[6] The first game at the complex was held on March 25, 2017, when Rising FC hosted Toronto FC II in front of a crowd of 6,890 fans.[7] They won their first game at the stadium on April 8 by defeating LA Galaxy II 2-1. Luke Rooney scored both goals, the first one on a penalty kick. They were the first goals scored by the team in their new stadium.[8]

The inaugural match for the Phoenix Rising Sports Complex on March 25, 2017, Toronto FC II vs. Phoenix Rising FC.

References

  1. ↑ "Arizona United SC reveals new name and logo, plus stadium plans for 2017 season". Alejandro Barahona. Arizona Republic. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  2. ↑ "USL: Phoenix Rising FC unveils stadium plans". Paul Kennedy. Soccer America. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Phoenix's pro soccer team unveils new stadium, name". 12news.com. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Phoenix-area pro soccer team announces new name, stadium complex". KTAR News. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements in Anticipation of 2017 Season". Phoenix Rising FC. November 27, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Phoenix Rising FC officially files for Major League Soccer expansion". 12news.com. January 31, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Rising FC Players Thrilled by Stadium, Fans". Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League (USL). March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Rooney Rises to Occasion for Phoenix". Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League (USL). April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.


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