Phoenix Rising FC Gears Up for Victory Against Tampa Bay Rowdies

Phoenix Rising FC Prepares to Face Tampa Bay Rowdies in USL Championship Match

Phoenix Rising FC is gearing up to face off against the Tampa Bay Rowdies in a highly anticipated USL Championship match this weekend . The Rising , currently standing at 6 - 8 - 7 , are looking to secure a victory against the formidable Tampa Bay Rowdies , who hold a record of 11 - 4 - 6 in the Eastern Conference of the league . Despite their efforts , Phoenix remains just outside of a playoff spot in the USL Championship Western Conference.

Last week , Rising goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo put in a solid performance with four saves against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks , but unfortunately , Phoenix fell short and lost the match 2 - 0 on the road . The Switchbacks ' Ronaldo Damus scored in the 34th minute , putting Rising on the back foot for the rest of the game . Giulio Doratiotto and Eduardo Rito provided a spark off the bench for Rising , coming close to equalizing in the 74th minute but ultimately falling short.

said Rising interim head coach Diego Gomez . He expressed his confidence in the team 's ability to handle pressure but admitted that they struggled to adapt to Colorado 's tactics in the final 30 minutes of the match . Gomez emphasized the importance of recognizing triggers and situations to improve their performance on the field.

Tomas Angel , a new addition to the Rising , made his debut in the last match and played the full 90 minutes . The 21 - year - old forward , on loan from Los Angeles FC , is expected to play a crucial role in the team 's goal - scoring efforts . Despite not finding the back of the net in his first game , Angel is determined to make an impact and build a connection with his teammates.

In the upcoming match against Tampa Bay Rowdies , Phoenix Rising will face a tough challenge against their solid defense and goalkeeper Jordan Farr , who boasts eight clean sheets in the league . Gomez is aware of the pressing style that Tampa Bay employs and is focused on avoiding the same mistakes from their previous game . He emphasized the need for confidence , ball control , and the ability to capitalize on attacking opportunities.

The match between Phoenix Rising FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies is set to kick off at 8 p.m. at the Phoenix Rising Stadium . Fans can expect an intense showdown between these two talented teams as they battle for a crucial victory in the USL Championship.