PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC added another young standout to its squad on Wednesday as it announced the signing of 2017 USL 20 Under 20 selection Collin Fernandez, formerly of the Chicago Fire, for the 2018 USL season.

Fernandez spent much of the 2017 season on loan in the USL with Tulsa Roughnecks FC from the Fire, where he made 28 appearances and notched a goal and two assists. A former member of the U.S. U20 National Team, Fernandez landed the No. 18 position on the USL 20 Under 20 earlier this year to cement his place as one of the top young players in the league.
 
“I’m very excited to be a part of Phoenix Rising Football Club,” Fernandez said. “I can’t wait to get to work with my new teammates and the staff. To all the fans, I look forward to meeting you all and giving you something special in 2018.”

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Fernandez signed as a Homegrown Player with the Fire in 2014, and made three appearances for the club during the 2015 and 2016 seasons.