2026 Phoenix Rising FC season
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Phoenix Rising FC 2026 soccer season
Owners
List
- Vincere Capital (Pablo Prichard)
Berke Bakay
Alex Zheng
Tim Riester
Mark Detmer
Brett M. Johnson
Didier Drogba
Brandon McCarthy
Diplo
Pete Wentz
David Rappaport
Dave Stearns
Rick Hauser
William Kraus
Kevin Kusatsu
Mark Leber
Jim Scussel
Christopher Yeung
ManagerPa-Modou Kah
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The 2026 Phoenix Rising FC season is the club's 13th season in the USL Championship and their 10th as Phoenix Rising FC.[1]
Friendlies
Phoenix Rising FC v Vancouver FC
| January 24, 2026 (2026-01-24) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Vancouver FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Vancouver FC
| January 29, 2026 (2026-01-29) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Vancouver FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Vision FC
| February 3, 2026 (2026-02-03) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Vision FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Charlotte FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| February 8, 2026 (2026-02-08) Coachella Valley Invitational | Charlotte FC | 2–1 | Phoenix Rising FC | Indio, California |
| Stadium: Empire Polo Club |
Phoenix Rising FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| February 14, 2026 (2026-02-14) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | 0–1 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 12:00 PM MST | Report |  73' |
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC Red v Phoenix Rising FC White
| February 21, 2026 (2026-02-21) Intrasquad Scrimmage | Phoenix Rising FC Red | v | Phoenix Rising FC White | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Grand Canyon Antelopes
| February 27, 2026 (2026-02-27) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Grand Canyon Antelopes | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 5:30 PM MST | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Spokane Velocity FC
| February 27, 2026 (2026-02-27) Friendly | Phoenix Rising FC | 5–0 | Spokane Velocity FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM MST | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
USL Championship
Further information: 2026 USL Championship season
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Match reports
Regular season matches
On December 16, 2025, the USL Championship released the schedule for all 25 clubs.[3]
All times from this point on Arizona Time (UTC-08:00)
San Antonio FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| March 7, 2026 (2026-03-07) 1 | San Antonio FC | 2–1 | Phoenix Rising FC | San Antonio, Texas |
| 5:30 | Report | Scearce 54' (pen.) |
Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 6,512 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
Phoenix Rising FC v Orange County SC
| March 14, 2026 2 | Phoenix Rising FC | 1–1 | Orange County SC | Phoenix, AZ |
| 7:00 PM | Report |
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Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 6,026 Referee: Cristian Campo Hernández |
Phoenix Rising FC v Oakland Roots SC
| March 21, 2026 3 | Phoenix Rising FC | 2–2 | Oakland Roots SC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 3:00 PM |
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Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,310 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
FC Tulsa v Phoenix Rising FC
| March 28, 2026 (2026-03-28) 4 | FC Tulsa | 1–1 | Phoenix Rising FC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 5:00 PM | Sparks 50' |
Report | Carvajal 74' |
Stadium: ONEOK Field Attendance: 4,098 Referee: Calin Radosav |
Sacramento Republic FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| April 4, 2026 (2026-04-04) 5 | Sacramento Republic FC | 2–0 | Phoenix Rising FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Willey 10' Wanner 24' |
Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 9,308 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
Phoenix Rising FC v New Mexico United
| April 11, 2026 6 | Phoenix Rising FC | 3–0 | New Mexico United | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 6,230 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
Miami FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| April 18, 2026 (2026-04-18) 7 | Miami FC | 0–3 | Phoenix Rising FC | Miami, Florida |
| 4:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Pitbull Stadium Attendance: 1,277 Referee: Edson Carvajal |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Phoenix Rising FC
| May 2, 2026 (2026-05-02) 8 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Stadium: Highmark Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v San Antonio FC
| May 9, 2026 (2026-05-09) 9 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | San Antonio FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Phoenix Rising FC
| May 23, 2026 (2026-05-23) 10 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | v | Phoenix Rising FC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| May 30, 2026 (2026-05-30) 11 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Louisville City FC
| June 10, 2026 (2026-06-10) 12 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Louisville City FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
El Paso Locomotive FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| June 13, 2026 (2026-06-13) 13 | El Paso Locomotive FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | El Paso, Texas |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Southwest University Park |
Phoenix Rising FC v Oakland Roots SC
| June 20, 2026 (2026-06-20) 14 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Oakland Roots SC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| July 4, 2026 (2026-07-04) 15 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
Phoenix Rising FC v Monterey Bay FC
| July 18, 2026 (2026-07-18) 16 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Monterey Bay FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Hartford Athletic
| July 25, 2026 (2026-07-25) 17 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Hartford Athletic | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| August 1, 2026 (2026-08-01) 18 | Las Vegas Lights FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Cashman Field |
Lexington SC v Phoenix Rising FC
| August 8, 2026 (2026-08-08) 19 | Lexington SC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 4:00 PM | Stadium: Lexington SC Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
| August 19, 2026 (2026-08-19) 20 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Sacramento Republic FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| August 22, 2026 (2026-08-22) 21 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Phoenix Rising FC v Indy Eleven
| August 29, 2026 (2026-08-29) 22 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Indy Eleven | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Monterey Bay FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| September 5, 2026 (2026-09-05) 23 | Monterey Bay FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v FC Tulsa
| September 12, 2026 (2026-09-12) 24 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | FC Tulsa | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v El Paso Locomotive FC
| September 19, 2026 (2026-09-19) 25 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | El Paso Locomotive FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Oakland Roots SC v Phoenix Rising FC
| September 26, 2026 (2026-09-26) 26 | Oakland Roots SC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Oakland, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Oakland Coliseum |
New Mexico United v Phoenix Rising FC
| October 3, 2026 (2026-10-03) 27 | New Mexico United | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
Phoenix Rising FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| October 10, 2026 (2026-10-10) 28 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Las Vegas Lights FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Orange County SC v Phoenix Rising FC
| October 17, 2026 (2026-10-17) 29 | Orange County SC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Lexington SC
| October 24, 2026 (2026-10-24) 30 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Lexington SC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Group table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 4 | Sacramento Republic FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 10 | Playoffs |
| 5 | Oakland Roots SC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 | |
| 6 | Phoenix Rising FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 9 | |
| 7 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 8 | |
| 8 | New Mexico United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on April 21, 2026. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
US Open Cup
Main article: 2026 U.S. Open Cup
Phoenix Rising entered the 2026 US Open Cup at home against San Ramon FC, an amateur club from California that plays in the United Premier Soccer League.[4] Following an easy route of San Ramon,[5] Phoenix Rising was matched up away against Orange County SC, who also plays in the USL Championship.[6] Following an added extra time victory,[7] Phoenix was scheduled away in San Jose against first-division MLS club San Jose Earthquakes.[8]
Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) v 
San Ramon FC (LFC)
| March 17 First Round | Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) | 4–0 | San Ramon FC (LFC) | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 10:00 PM ET | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 2,274 Referee: Edgar Sanchez Beltran |
Orange County SC (USLC) v Phoenix Rising FC (USLC)
| April 1 Second Round | Orange County SC (USLC) | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) | Irvine, California |
| 10:00 p.m. ET |
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Report |
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Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Referee: Mark Verso |
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) v Phoenix Rising FC (USLC)
| April 15 Round of 32 | San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) | 2–0 | Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) | San Jose, California |
| 10:00 p.m. EST | Report | Stadium: PayPal Park Attendance: 7,868 Referee: Elton García |
USL Cup
Further information: 2026 USL Cup
Phoenix Rising will participate in the third edition of the USL Cup, the second edition which will have inter-league competition between the USL Championship and the USL League One.[9]
Phoenix Rising FC v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
| April 25, 2026 (2026-04-25) | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
Phoenix Rising FC v Orange County SC
| May 16, 2026 (2026-05-16) | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Orange County SC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
New Mexico United v Phoenix Rising FC
| June 6, 2026 (2026-06-06) | New Mexico United | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 6:30 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
AV Alta FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| July 11, 2026 (2026-07-11) | AV Alta FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Lancaster, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium |
Group 2 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | AV Alta FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | New Mexico United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Orange County SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Phoenix Rising FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ↑ "Phoenix Rising Releases 2026 Schedule And Theme Nights". Phoenix Rising FC. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Phoenix Rising Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule". Phoenix Rising FC. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ USLChampionship Staff (December 16, 2025). "USL Championship Announces 2026 Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Wittner, Michael (March 16, 2026). "San Ramon Soccer Team Wins California Cup, Headed To U.S. Open Cup". San Ramon, CA Patch. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Coppock, Jim (March 18, 2026). "2026 US Open Cup Round 1: "Beautiful" Cup win by Phoenix Rising spoils San Ramon FC's debut". Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Soccer Reveals 16-Match Schedule for Second Round of 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". ussoccer.com. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Juniper, Glen (April 3, 2026). "2026 US Open Cup Round 2: Vukovic's OT header sends Phoenix Rising FC past Orange County SC". Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Still no 2026 league wins for Phoenix Rising". April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (December 16, 2025). "THIRD EDITION: Prinx Tires USL Cup kicks off on April 25". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Roster – Phoenix Rising FC". Phoenix Rising FC. United Soccer League. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ↑ Duran, Isabella (March 10, 2023). "Phoenix Rising FC Signs Four Players to USL Academy Contracts". Phoenix Rising Communications. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ↑ Minnick, Jason (April 12, 2023). "Phoenix Rising FC Signs Five Youth Academy Players to USL Academy Contracts". Phoenix Rising Communications. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
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