Reposted by Owain EvansPHNX Rising @phnxrising.bsky.social · 17/04/2025ROUND OF 32 DRAW 🏆 Phoenix Rising will host Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo in the Open Cup, just the second time the club has ever hosted MLS opposition in a competitive matchup. If Rising wins, they are also guaranteed to host the Round of 16 clash against either Austin or El Paso. 041
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Not everyone's path to Phoenix Rising is straightforward. Alex Araneda's certainly wasn't. After suffering a leg break in the 2024 preseason, he's now reunited with his former coach and looking to rebound. gophnx.com/leg-break-al...gophnx.comAfter leg break, Alex Araneda on path back to prosSuffering a broken leg with the Galaxy in the 2024 preseason, Alex Araneda has found himself back under former coach Pa-Modou Kah in Phoenix. 082
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 16/03/2025The morning after… It’s important not to lose sight of the fact Rising conceded four goals in that match. But there were definite signs in the second half of what this team could be capable of, if all goes to plan. Quotes and thoughts 👇 gophnx.com/phoenix-risi...gophnx.comPhoenix Rising claims share of spoils in El Paso chaosIn an early candidate for game of the season, Phoenix Rising came back from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 on the road in Texas. 052
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 15/03/2025As I took this picture, it started to hail. Proper football day. 040
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 15/03/2025“I was excited, so it was just pure excitement… and nerves. A lot of nerves too.” After making his way through the club’s academy, Braxton Montgomery made his Phoenix Rising debut last weekend. gophnx.com/debut-braxto...gophnx.comBraxton Montgomery's debut at 17 shows path to RisingAfter years in Phoenix Rising's youth setup, Braxton Montgomery made his debut for the club at the age of just 17 against FC Tulsa. 031
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 13/03/2025remember when landon told us all this guy was ok lmao 030
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 08/03/2025“We never have a defensive mindset.” After Phoenix Rising’s worst ever goalscoring season, Pa-Modou Kah is looking to make a change. gophnx.com/pa-modou-kah...gophnx.comPa-Modou Kah era set to begin in Phoenix - PHNX SportsComing off the worst goalscoring season in Phoenix Rising FC's history, new head coach Pa-Modou Kah is ready to make a difference. 161
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 05/02/2025First press conference of the year at Rising? ✅ Some updates after speaking with Pa-Modou Kah and Patrick Rakovsky… 172
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Two new Women’s Premier Soccer League teams announced as set to launch in the Valley this year. One of them, based in Peoria (with fans voting on a final team name at the moment) has Brett Lashbrook listed as its contact. The team is set to play at Peoria Sports Complex. 061
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Rising gets in a big man midfielder, 6-foot-5 Noble Okello. Played in MLS, but dropped off to NEXT Pro in the past year. How will he look in Rising red? 0101
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Collin Smith joins Rising. Right-back, played for Kah in North Texas. Some questions after his struggles in Rhode Island, where he got minutes off the bench. www.phxrisingfc.com/news/phoenix...phxrisingfc.comPhoenix Rising Signs Right-Back Collin SmithPhoenix Rising FC has signed 21-year-old right-back Collin Smith to a contract, pending league and federation approval. 051
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Rakovsky returns. Wasn't initially expecting this, but it'll be interesting to see if he's expecting to feature this season with Rocco's departure confirmed. bit.ly/Rakovskybit.lyPhoenix Rising Re-Signs Goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky - Phoenix Rising FCTwo-time USL Championship-winning goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky returns for his third season with Phoenix Rising Phoenix Rising FC has re-signed German goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky, pending league and fe... 061
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 19/12/2024AND WE HAVE A FIXTURE LIST Phoenix Rising will open 2025 with a home game against FC Tulsa on Saturday, March 8. 040
Reposted by Owain EvansPHNX Rising @phnxrising.bsky.social · 19/12/2024ok usl championship, do the thing 041
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Attacking midfielder, has been in MLS NEXT Pro for a few years now. Played under Kah in North Texas. bit.ly/4gvMtLubit.lyPhoenix Rising Signs Ghanaian Playmaker Hope AvayevuPhoenix Rising FC has signed 22-year-old attacking midfielder Hope Kodzo Avayevu, Avayevu, known for his vision and playmaking abilities. 0111
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Rémi Cabral returns to Phoenix after being let go by Colorado Rapids. Cabral was with Rising on loan last year, scoring 7 goals in an injury-affected season. www.phxrisingfc.com/news/phoenix...phxrisingfc.comPhoenix Rising Signs Forward Remi CabralPhoenix Rising FC has signed forward Remi Cabral to a contract, pending league and federation approval and receipt of his P-1 Visa. 182
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Pod day. Going to be talking Rising's latest signing plus taking a fun diversion by assembling some futsal teams out of Rising players past and present. Join us ⬇️ 020
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Damian Rivera is Rising’s first new signing ahead of 2024. Billed as a forward, with 6 in 34 last year at Tampa Bay. Costa Rican youth international as well. 1153
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Remember we have a Rising pod tonight in 40 minutes… 020
Reposted by Owain EvansWelsh Fan Zone TV 🏴 @welshfanzonetv.bsky.social · 03/12/2024CYMRU HAVE DONE IT! Rhian Wilkinson’s side are heading to the Euros! 🏴🏴🏴 210917
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Phoenix Rising offseason means time to stress over the Welsh women’s national team instead. Football never stops. 040
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 27/11/2024Colorado Rapids have declined Rémi Cabral's contract option for next year. Cabral spent 2024 on loan at Phoenix Rising, scoring 8 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions. 061
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Some of these moves I saw coming, others not so much. Goalkeeper is a major role to fill, especially dependent on if a deal to return Rocco Rios Novo is potentially in the cards. There has been interest in Boye but no idea if that'll materialize into any actual move. 031
Reposted by Owain EvansPHNX Rising @phnxrising.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Phoenix Rising releases its initial roster moves for 2025, with John Stenberg, Fede Varela and Renzo Zambrano among the notable departures. 152
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Remember, we have a @phnxrising.bsky.social pod on Wednesday night this week... And for anyone jealous of other clubs around the league that are already hearing news... I'm expecting we'll have things to talk about come showtime, I'll put it that way. 042
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Cal Jennings available on a free is big should another USL side make a move for him bit.ly/3ZmCMJkbit.lyRowdies Announce 2024 End of Year Roster UpdatesOn Monday, The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced the club's end-of-year roster updates following the conclusion of the 2024 USL Championship season. 060
Reposted by Owain EvansPHNX Sports @phnxsports.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Bluesky friends! Check out the PHNX Starter Pack to follow our accounts and staff 😁 2168
Owain Evans @ojevans18.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Another outlet to spew words about lower league football. Fun. 2120
