We need to talk less about Messi and more about the fact that a team called โSharktopus FCโ from a random menโs league in Seattle is two wins away from the competition proper of the main domestic cup in this country.
A month ago, we saw LA Galaxy's attempt to move its reserves to Orange County, which could have forced
@orangecountysc
from its home.
Now, emails and texts obtained from the City of Irvine show discussions on this between LAG and Irvine were taking place from at least April ๐งต
SOURCES: Phoenix Rising head coach Juan Guerra is being linked to a vacant assistant coach role at Houston Dynamo.
Brendan Burke left that role with Dynamo this offseason to become head coach and GM of Hartford Athletic.
Strong words from New Mexico United's owner.
But can you really argue with him? Is there a point in a governing body if it can be so easily bullied and held hostage by those it's supposed to govern?
If
@mls
isnโt held to the standard then whatโs the point of
@ussoccer
? No ability to earn and promote to D1. No way to earn a CONCACAF spot. The 30 biggest check writers (MLS owners) decide the best teams. The ultimate Pay to Play. Listen to the fans.Hold the line!
The fun thing about Keyworth is that in some regards it does deserve criticism, but it's not normally in the way that people criticise it for.
It's the most unique venue in the league by a mile, and one you should definitely experience if you can.
Oh hi, it's me... ๐
Getting ready for my sixth season of creating content about this club, and this year, it's got a new home...
Let's get going,
@PHNX__Rising
๐
#RisingAsOne
Alright, so for the last time in 2021 from Wild Horse Pass, with a smile that's just slightly hiding the pain and entirely not convinced...
Goodnight.
It has definitely been a season. Sleep to resume soon.
#RisingAsOne
#PHXvRGV
Tomorrow, Rising Radio will broadcast the USL Championship Playoff Final to a national audience on Sirius XM.
@PeytonTGallaher
is 24.
@HendersonDevon_
is 19. Both are
@Cronkite_ASU
students.
I spoke with them today โฌ๏ธ
Looks like a good chunk of the South End walking out for the anthem. I was told before the game that theyโd do so in solidarity with women in Arizona (and across the country).
#RisingAsOne
#PHXvOC
iโm currently watching a team named for a chain of burrito restaurants from san francisco beat a professional team on the road
iโm sorry this is the peak of sport
Reminder this June 1 that for those of you who are unhappy to see this kind of content from Rising and from USL over the next month, donโt let the door hit you on the way out.
Phoenix City Council will discuss a potential lease agreement with Phoenix Rising FC on its proposed "temporary stadium" near Sky Harbor Airport next week.
According to the meeting's agenda, the proposed lease would be for five years.
#RisingAsOne
It's official.
Juan Guerra has stepped down as Phoenix Rising head coach. According to sources, he's heading to Houston Dynamo in MLS.
Some words on his legacy in Phoenix โฌ๏ธ
i just don't, and never will, understand the desire to abandon a football club that has established itself in the community because something new and shiny might come along with no history
For those at home and wondering, after today's events, we don't have any live programming this evening.
I'll leave you (for now) with this video of what Rick opened with tonight. We'll also have an audio podcast released tomorrow, and some more vids later.
#RisingAsOne
MLS having multiple negative stories come out on the weekend prior to their season kicking off is a real, solid commitment to the bit of coming off like the evil empire of US soccer.
Frank Yallop played over 300 games for
@IpswichTown
, but how does he feel about talk that his former bosses at
@PHXRisingFC
could be making a move for the side?
"I think the club couldn't be in better hands if the rumours are true."
#RisingAsOne
#itfc
Jessica, a Tempe resident, got turned away from the Museum voting center. She says she doesn't know where to vote now, and is heading to work instead
#AZvotes
Sat down and crunched the numbers:
#PHXvOC
tonight will be my 75th
@PHXRisingFC
game (preseason, regular season + playoffs) in some form of media capacity, and it's falling on my 25th birthday.
It's happening.
Tonight.
The USL Championship Playoff Final.
A full, whole-picture look based on days and days of interviews over the course of this past week โฌ๏ธ
People are asking why Division I for USL-S but when you consider where NWSL salaries are i am asking where the space is to enter at a lower point realistically without either (a) being really, really exploitative or (b) having D1 expenses and that sweet American D2 stigma
"Wanna meet up? Or gonna keep up your keyboard warrior stuff?"
Trey Muse's dad having a completely normal one here, good to see
#SDLoyal
twitter is in great shape after four losses to start the season ๐
Phoenix Rising looks to have its assistant coach, as Diego Gomez announced via Irvine Zeta's (NISA) social media that he leaving that team to join Rising.
The Spaniard won NISA coach of the year in 2023 with Albion San Diego.
Covering this club for so long does take away from the magic of professional football.
But getting on the light rail today to see Rising plastered insideโฆ 38th St station decked in red and blackโฆ New stadium right behind
How can you not feel a bit of excitement for Saturday?
First got the hints at this a bit over a week ago, but, as Iโve been saying to you all offseasonโฆ
Rising has been going HARD at building on an already championship-winning squad.
2024 could be very interesting.
Sources: USL's Phoenix Rising is finalizing a deal to sign Clemson CB Pape Mar Boye.
Pape Mar Boye, 19, was offered GA deal before MLS SuperDraft & would have been in mix for top pick. Won NCAA title.
Big move for Phoenix. Pape Mar had interest abroad too. PHX made strong offer
15-ish hours of reporting from an occupation.
Incredible stories, incredible passion, incredible commitment.
Exeter a passive University? I think itโs awoken.
Back with more in the morning. Check it out
@ExeposeNews
#ExeterOccupy
#USSstrike
But always, ALWAYS hold the powerful to account. Always question their statistics, always question their analysis. By doggedly standing by a valuation now shown to be flawed, they caused 14 days of disruption to students. Donโt let it happen again. (22)
We no longer have to speculate on Juan Guerraโs future.
Now, we have to look at Phoenix Risingโs.
One candidate for the top job? Assistant coach Danny Stone.
I take a look at his suitability for the role โฌ๏ธ
"The league needs to do a serious evaluation of this organization. The way they treat the game is embarrassing."
Rick Schantz is right. Vegas' nonsense this past weekend crossed a line.
My take on Saturday for
@PHNX__Rising
โฌ๏ธ
#RisingAsOne
Just to clarify for any of those concerned, today's announcement about Bally Sports has no impact on the availability of Rising matches via ESPN+. Bally does not have exclusivity over games.
also nothing makes me more frustrated than fellow journalists who pop in briefly to cover our sport as lazily as possible so please, remember, if you're not including any of the indy eleven context, you're not telling a story. you're just running a mayor's press release
i just don't, and never will, understand the desire to abandon a football club that has established itself in the community because something new and shiny might come along with no history
Just a couple of 2019
@HJBosch21
interns, out working for
@PHNX_Sports
and seeing the lad on his final Rising match.
Weโre gonna miss you, Josรฉ.
#RisingAsOne
I hope some of the doubters watched today. Rising defeated one of the top-performers in the league away.
There was a drastic rebuild in personnel and style. We see improvement each week.
Challenge now is to build further, but remember some wanted to write them off after week 2
So for this coming season, Rising has:
-One game airing nationally on CBS (COS away)
-One game airing locally on CBS (OAK home)
-Two games airing nationally on CBSSN (DET away/ELP home)
-Two games airing nationally on ESPN (CHS home/TUL home)
Solid slate for the defending champs
19 goals in 20 regular season games last year...
Cabral is inevitably going to be a big part of the attack this coming year if all goes to plan, but the question is if we see him more as the Trejo replacement or as the Arteaga replacement.
Just a comment on one thing I've seen:
It's up to each fan to decide when they believe it's time for a coach to go, or if they think it can be turned around.
But if you call people "fair weather" for holding their club accountable, you're not a supporter. You're a customer.
One last clip from
@Asante20Magic
. He touches on $๐บ๐ and the confidence he expects Monarchs to bring to Phoenix. His message:
"Believe me, it's not going to be easy for them, I swear."
#UpRising
This weekend will be something of a homecoming for ex-Rowdie
@NanaLowe31
, he says. But on Sunday night?
"Once the whistle blows, all of that aside, it's going to be a war. I'm going all out to get that cup."
#RisingTogether
#COYR
#BeChampions
reminder that football has always been political, and that trying to argue it shouldnโt be is in itself inherently political
donโt have to agree with everything, but letโs not pearl clutch over this idea that football is supposed to be something it just isnโt
hope this helps
And that's about all here from me at Wild Horse Pass - goodnight all, see you for another busy week of Rising football coming up soon
#RisingAsOne
#PHXvOAK
I'm back in Phoenix, now, after one of the wildest playoff matches I've ever seen in person.
But yesterday was notable for reasons beyond just playoff progression.
A look back at what it was like inside Torero Stadium for Loyal's final act โฌ๏ธ
Iโm not going to lie, Iโd rather be able to watch a USL-C playoff game without having to listen to a club FO member calling the game, but thatโs just me.