Following concerns that Phoenix Rising FC amassed the most points in league play with a boost from a San Diego Loyal forfeit, the team announced it would not host the USL Championship title game should it reach the finals. (more…)
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Future of FC Tucson: Cloudy
The future of USL League One’s FC Tucson is up in the air, as owner Phoenix Rising FC is evaluating options for the team in 2021 and beyond. (more…)
FC Tucson Names Amanda Powers President
USL League One’s FC Tucson has filled a front office leadership position, naming former New Mexico United Chief Operating Officer Amanda Powers as its first president. Powers is the second female club president in U.S. men’s professional soccer history. (more…)
MLS Expansion 2020: Never Say Never Again
With the addition of Charlotte as MLS’s 30th team, Commissioner Don Garber says that further expansion likely won’t happen again, but with stadium and development projects in the works, fans should never say never in 2020. (more…)
Best of 2019, #1: MLS Expansion in 2019 and Beyond
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Soccer Stadium Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: MLS expansion in 2019 and beyond. (more…)
New for 2019: Casino Arizona Field
The home of Phoenix Rising FC has a new name, as the stadium is now known as Casino Arizona Field. (more…)
Playoff Run Boosting Phoenix Rising FC MLS Expansion Chances?
On the heels of a successful regular season, a USL postseason appearance may boost Phoenix Rising FC‘s MLS expansion profile. (more…)
Handicapping the Next MLS Expansion Round: June 2018 Edition
With FC Cincinnati awarded the 24th MLS franchise last week and Miami and Nashville waiting in the wings to field MLS squads, let the speculation turn to the next MLS expansion round for teams #27 and #28. (more…)
Phoenix Rising FC Announces Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs
Through a joint non-profit venture, Phoenix Rising FC and Scottsdale Soccer Blackhawks have created Phoenix Rising FC Youth Soccer Clubs. (more…)
Phoenix Rising FC On The Rise
It’s safe to say Phoenix Rising FC is a pro soccer team on the rise; within 16 months the owners have rebranded, launched a pop-up stadium to great success and laid the groundwork for landing an MLS franchise. (more…)