PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC returns to action next Wednesday night when it plays host to Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Game of the Week at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (10:30 p.m. ET | Match Center | ESPN3), but on Thursday the club hosted its season-ticket holders for a special night that included an intra-squad scrimmage and meet-and-greet with the squad that continued to build bonds between the club and its community.
Under the lights at the club’s home venue, fans got an inside look at the team as it competed and interacted on the field as part of the build-up to the game with the Toros. After a run of three consecutive victories that moved the side into second place in the USL’s Western Conference, the night was a way for the players and coaches to say thank you for the strong support the club has played in front of for a second consecutive season.
“Playing a match like this in front of our fans in a really quiet, intimate setting, it’s an experience that I don’t think you get very often, for the fans to see how the guys interact amongst each other and compete,” said Rising FC Head Coach Rick Schantz. “The best thing is after the game, the players all want to interact with the fans. They sign autographs, I’m sure they’re talking about their kids, this is why we do it. It’s entertainment, it’s professional sports, and they know that the fans are the most important thing to all of us and all of our jobs.”
#TeamRambo vs. #TeamGavin
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) August 31, 2018
That’ll be it for updates until the autographs happen! #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/cS00g8voEx
LMAO, at the @PHXRisingFC scrimmage my 6 yo son just shouted "Drogba!" when he saw @didierdrogba walk out onto the pitch and he waved to him.
— Chris Bajc (@cbajc) August 31, 2018
Thanks @PHXRisingFC for another great event. Back to back @aleriggi11 pics! pic.twitter.com/L4BlmJqpqQ
— Joe Ushinski (@joe_ush) August 31, 2018
Thanks to the entire @PHXRisingFC ! pic.twitter.com/aj61vLMhJO
— PHX Static Steve (@PHXStaticsteve) August 31, 2018
Thank you to all the fans who came out tonight and those who couldn’t WE Phoenix Rising appreciate your continued love and support, we all are special to each other
— Kevaughn Frater (@kev_frater) August 31, 2018
How often can you say you are this close to the player for a corner?? @PHXRisingFC doing things right! #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/99RlXyLREo
— Andrew Southwick (@RedBeardedRed) August 31, 2018
Thanks to all the @PHXRisingFC season ticket members for coming out tonight!! Hope you enjoyed the event. Tremendous turnout. ( the line) #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/FGt7nWK8DD
— Sam Doerr (@SJDoerr) August 31, 2018
Thanks @PHXRisingFC for the amazing STM event and the whole team for signing after. Oh and made @didierdrogba instagram story pic.twitter.com/fsBoqj83TF
— Connor (@CBrumm13) August 31, 2018
@PHXRisingFC Thanks @didierdrogba for the sexiest signature ever! pic.twitter.com/0PNMk4QdwV
— Alexander Glenn (@AlexanderGlenn6) August 31, 2018
Shout out to the fan lighting smoke at the @PHXRisingFC scrimmage.. atmosphere has been very positive overall..
— Boone Brady (@b_rad_y) August 31, 2018
Cc: @cwoz1 pic.twitter.com/NY34pMNAWi
Flossin’@DontBlink28 #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/yypP0DOElz
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) August 31, 2018
Holy cow y'all, @PHXRisingFC goes all out for their fans! Huge thanks for having us out tonight! #RisingAsOne pic.twitter.com/W3VD1dsl5g
— PHXSTATICdan (@PHXstaticDAN) August 31, 2018
Thanks to @PHXRisingFC for a good night and to all the players for signing autographs for everyone pic.twitter.com/q87MQK1FsE
— Casey Blue (@crazybba11a) August 31, 2018
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