Explosive forwards Manuel Arteaga and Danny Trejo help Phoenix Rising return to USL Championship playoffs
PHOENIX – A year after Phoenix Rising’s most disappointing season yet, they’ve returned to the playoffs, inspired by forwards Manuel Arteaga and Danny Trejo who have combined for 32 of Phoenix Rising’s 54 goals – fourth all time by two players in the USL Championship.
Phoenix Rising forward Panayioti ‘Panos’ Armenakas seeks fresh start in Valley after frustrating years in Europe
PHOENIX – Panayioti ‘Panos’ Armenakas was recruited as a 7-year-old by some of the best soccer clubs in the world. After several up and down years in Europe, Armenakas joined Phoenix Rising, determined to get his career back on track.
Venciendo el calor: Entrenadores y médicos deportivos toman medidas para proteger a atletas de Arizona
PHOENIX – Phoenix ha experimentado temperaturas consecutivas por encima de los 110 grados a medida que olas de calor abrasadoras e históricas barren el suroeste. A pesar de ello, la temporada de fútbol americano continúa y la salud y la seguridad de los atletas son la máxima prioridad.
‘In my blood’: Culture is motivation behind Phoenix Rising’s players, coaches
PHOENIX – In professional sports, where the allure of fame, expectations and fortune can lead many athletes astray, soccer’s cultural traditions motivate Phoenix Rising FC’s players and coaches to keep striving for more than victories on the pitch.
“Simplemente se evaporan, todos”: El calor extremo abruma a la comunidad sin hogar de Phoenix
PHOENIX – Calor extremo de Phoenix cobra factura en la salud de su comunidad sin hogar.
‘Weird’ or not, Phoenix Rising players rely on pregame routine, superstitions
PHOENIX – Whether it’s eating the same food before every match, or following a strict game-day routine, athletes like Phoenix Rising FC defender Eddie Munjoma benefit from a structured plan. Sports psychologists even believe that superstitions can play an important role in improving performance.
No sweat: Phoenix Rising tackle ‘massive challenge’ playing through excessive heat
PHOENIX – Amidst a record-breaking summer in Phoenix, the Phoenix Rising FC aims to preserve player safety and athletic performance as the team battles through the excessive heat.
Baseball has huge on- and off-the-field impact in the Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Dominicans make up 11% of Major League Baseball rosters, many a product of this baseball-mad country's youth system, where children as young as 7 train in hopes of one day playing in the U.S. and lifting themselves and their families out of poverty.
Las nuevas opciones de protector solar ofrecen un rayo de esperanza para las personas de color
LOS ÁNGELES – A medida que aumentan las temperaturas en Arizona y California, más amantes del sol buscan protector solar. Y finalmente, los empresarios se han dado cuenta de lo obvio: la necesidad de atender a personas con diferentes tonos de piel. Esto es lo que están haciendo.
Phoenix vuelve a estar entre las ciudades más contaminadas en el informe Estado del Aire
PHOENIX – Según el informe más reciente del Estado del Aire de la Asociación Americana del Pulmón, el área metropolitana de Fénix ha sido clasificada como la quinta ciudad más contaminada por el ozono en los Estados Unidos. El informe enfatizó que las personas de color son especialmente afectadas por la contaminación del aire y los problemas de salud relacionados.
Phoenix Rising sets franchise attendance record in first game at new stadium
Phoenix Rising set its franchise record for attendance when more than 10,400 fans attended the team’s first game in its new stadium at 38th Street and Washington. Rising battled to a 2-2 draw with San Diego Loyal in the game.
Milwaukee Brewers, off to 2-1 start, excited about pitching staff
PHOENIX – 2021 Cy Young award winner Corbin Burnes earned the Opening Day starter spot for the Brew Crew as Milwaukee banks on pitching strength for the 2023 season.
