Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 76! Phoenix Rising Family, It's so great to have Josh on the show. He talks about the USL Championship League, the US Open Cup, two rising games from the last week (two wins: vs Greenville and @ Birmingham Legion) and he gives his thoughts on Phoenix Rising's next match…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 75! Phoenix Rising Family, I'm so happy to have national broadcaster and top analyst Devon Kerr (Twitter: @DevonKerr9) on the pod to talk about what he's been up to, what he sees in the 2023 Rising roster, his conversation with Juan Guerra, the best teams in the Western…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 74! I'm so happy to have analyst Brandon Mays (Twitter: @BrandonMays18) here to talk about his team: Greenville Triumph who are playing Phoenix Rising in Phoenix in Round 2 of the US Open Cup on Wednesday April 5, 2023. Brandon talks about what Rising supporters can exp…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 73! Last week in Episode 72, Phoenix Rising FC's Head Coach, Juan Guerra introduced us to the team. I liked that he talked about the players in personal way and I feel more connected to the team because of that. This week Juan (Twitter: @juanguerra16) talks about his st…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 72! In this episode Juan talks in depth about the roster he’s put together for 2023. Part 2 of this interview where Juan tell's his personal story about growing up in Venezuela, how he fell in love with the game, etc. will be released next week. Thanks for listening! Pl…

Welcome to the final episode of THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 71! In this episode: USL News and Results : John Morrissey (Twitter: @USLTactics) is an analyst for Sacramento Republic FC, a co-host of @theUSLshow and a contributor to @backheeled. He's on the pod each week to review the news and results around th…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 70! Phoenix Rising FC end Week 24 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship) with a new Head Coach. Thank you Rick Schantz for all that you have done for this club and this community. Your impact has been immeasurable! Welcome Juan Guerra - lead us to the playo…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 69! Phoenix Rising FC end Week 23 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship) with a loss to Orange County SC. Rising are in 10th spot but need to be in the top 7 to make the playoffs. It's fair to say that we're not exactly delighted with the outcome of this aw…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 68! Phoenix Rising FC end Week 22 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship) with a nil all draw against Las Vegas Lights!! This gives us 5 consecutive clean sheets (8 overall) and sees us with 5 draws, all coming in the last 7 games. Rising are moved up one pl…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 67! Phoenix Rising FC end Week 21 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship) with a nil all draw against Oakland Roots and a dominant 4-0 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks which included an INCREDIBLE OLYMPICO from Aodhan Quinn!! The game against Colorado c…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 66! Phoenix Rising FC draw twice in Week 20 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship). We look forward to three exciting matches and hear about what's going on around the league from John Morrissey. In this episode: Game Roundup : Phoenix Rising FC v Louisvill…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 65! Phoenix Rising FC have a bye week in Week 19 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship). No game so we decided to dig around in the dirt to see if there were any interesting takeaways from what we have been amassing over the last 18 weeks. I can hardly reme…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 64! In this episode: Phoenix Rising FC suffer another loss in Week 18 of the USL Championship (Twitter: @USLChampionship). There are many explanations as to why we are suffering this run of bad form, could there be a curse on Phoenix Rising? Let's explore! Game Roundup:…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 63! In this episode: It's the Fourth of July weekend and Phoenix Rising FC need some fireworks to break the losing streak. Richmond Antwi to the rescue! Game Roundup: Phoenix Rising FC vs Orange County SC: Phoenix Rising FC hosted rivals Orange County SC July 2 and tied…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 62! In this episode: Phoenix Rising FC are on a historic losing streak and fans continue to ask questions and call for changes. The topic comes up in the Game Roundup and especially in the Monthly Review. Game Roundup: Las Vegas Lights FC v Phoenix Rising FC : Phoenix R…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 61! In this episode: Fans are questioning Rising's performance and some are asking for a change in leadership, specifically calling for the removal of head coach Rick Schantz. While we don't have a segment dedicated to this topic we address it in the Game Roundup and ag…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 60! In this episode: Head Coach Rick Schantz Is it time to move on? Some fans are ready to cut the cord. We talk about why and discuss whether parting ways with Coach will solve the problem. Game Roundup: Phoenix Rising FC v El Paso Locomotive FC Phoenix Rising FC hoste…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 59! In this episode: Game Roundup: Phoenix Rising FC v Birmingham Legion FC Phoenix Rising FC hosted Birmingham's finest on June 4 and our boys lost 1-0. Co-hosts Niall McCarthy and Kaylor Hodges join forces to bring you the game round-up with guest commentator Theo Mac…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 58! In this episode: Game Roundup: Hartford Athletic vs Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix Rising FC travelled to Connecticut to beat Hartford Athletic 2-1. Goals came from defensive midfielder, Kevon Lambert, and striker, Greg Hurst. John Morrissey (Twitter: @USLTactics) and Ke…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 57! In this episode: BREAKING NEWS: Phoenix Rising GM Bobby Dulle is on the show to talk about "that" New Mexico United game. It was scheduled for Saturday, May 21, was postponed when Rising were forced to follow the league's COVID protocol, and rescheduled for 3 days l…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 56!In this episode:Resident analyst Kelley McCarthy is here to talk about Phoenix Rising's astonishing (and historic) 5-1 home loss at the hands of Tampa Bay Rowdies!! We were first to score but the Rowdies' counter attacks left our three center backs super vulnerable. …

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 55! In this episode: Kelley McCarthy and Theo Mackie (Sports Journalist, covering Phoenix Rising FC for The Arizona Republic) are our guest analysts joining to talk about Phoenix Rising's 3-0 home win to San Antonio FC! 3-0 a dominant win, right? Not really - our analys…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 54! In this episode: Find out what went wrong in Phoenix Rising's away loss to LA Galaxy 2, Los Dos. Three goals to nil, OH HOLY HELL! Kelley McCarthy and John Morrissey (Twitter: @USLTactics) are our guest analysts for this memorable game roundup.! Jeff Wendt is with h…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 53! It's official here we go with year two of our love affair with Phoenix Rising FC!! In this episode: Meet special guest Greg Hurst, a striker for Phoenix Rising who signed at the beginning of the season and is making his presence felt (especially against rivals New M…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 52! In this episode we celebrate 52 weekly episodes - a year of podcasting about our love affair with Phoenix Rising FC!! Re-live Phoenix Rising's 1-0 home victory over rivals New Mexico United. We have two fantastic guests on the panel for the game roundup: Matt Robart…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 51! In this episode.... Re-live Phoenix Rising's 3-1 win over LA Galaxy 2 (Los Dos). Two bangers from Luis Siejas with Marcus Epps giving us the icing on the cake at the 90th minute. We have two fantastic guests on the panel for the game roundup: Jake Anderson, sports j…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 50! In this episode.... So much to celebrate: 50 episodes! World Cup qualifications! A big win for Phoenix Rising and two all star guests on the show!! Re-live Phoenix Rising's first away win this season, our first win against San Antonio ever and our first clean sheet …

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 49!In this episode....Tony Sanchez from the "2 Balls and a Mic" show (@2BallsandaMic on Twitter) joins us for this week's game roundup: another loss for Phoenix Rising, this time to San Diego Loyal March 26, 2022!John Morrissey aka @USLTactics on Twitter is back with us…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 48! In this episode.... We review the first away game: The shocking 2-1 loss to Las Vegas Lights on March 19, 2022! What went wrong? Yes the Las Vegas circus was over the top but how about the on field tactics, should Phoenix have been more prepared? Should they have ad…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 47! In this episode... We introduce the team for 2022, including a review of how it has changed from last season. We celebrate the season opener: A 4-2 win over Monterey Bay FC on March 12, 2019! Theo Mackie (Twitter: @theo_mackie) who covers Phoenix Rising FC for The A…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 46! In this episode... Phoenix Rising FC's new captain Darnell King joins us! Awesome interview, thank you Darnell!! Kelley McCarthy reviews the double header vs GCU and vs FC Tucson. She stays on for a preseason roundup and discusses the evolution of the roster as well…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising FC Supporters Podcast - Episode 45! In this episode... Phoenix Rising FC were back on the field in a preseason double header, first against local lads Valley United FC (we won 5-0) and then against Detroit City FC (2-2). It was behind closed doors but we were there and are excited to share our fan exp…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising Supporters Podcast - Episode 44! In this episode... Finally we got to see the boys back on the field and what a night it was! It was a preseason friendly against a top team from the Eastern Conference, Louisville City FC but honestly, there was absolutely nothing friendly about it. It was full on!! Th…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising Supporters Podcast - Episode 43! In this episode... With a win over Sporting Kansas City FC and a loss to Houston Dynamo FC, how important is a win in the preseason? Who were the standout players from the Sporting Kansas City FC game (we beat the MLS team 2-1) A preview of the preseason friendly betwe…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, A Phoenix Rising Supporters Podcast - Episode 42! In this episode... John Morrissey (@USLTactics on Twitter) from The USL Tactics Show is on twice with us this week. In our feature segment he talks us through Phoenix Rising FC's 22 man roster and give us his thoughts on a Starting XI. He joins later in the show to bri…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 41! In this episode... We talk to Brandon Mays about Phoenix Rising's new striker, Greg Hurst. Brandon knows Greg from writing about him on uslLeagueOneReview.com Connect with Brandon @BrandonMays18 on twitter. John Morrissey (@USLTactics) from The USL Tactics Show brings us news from around the USL. Kelley Mc…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 40!In this episode...We take stock of where we are with new Phoenix Rising FC signings, we run through the preseason match ups with a special shout out to Arizona's newest pro soccer team Valley United FC (@valleyunitedaz on Twitter)We check in with John Morrissey (@USLTactics) from The USL Tactics Show@theUSL…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 39! The 2022 schedule is here and we love it! We've got 24 games against our Western Conference rivals, 9 inter-conference games against our Eastern Conference foes and a "three-peat" against the Lites ;-) THANK YOU for keeping this sense of community going throughout the off season! Please share this podcast …

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 38!Phoenix Rising’s owners are actively trying to get the club to MLS. What’s it like moving from USL to MLS? Let’s find out. We asked Coach Brad Gough about what it was like for his team, FC Cincinnati to go from USL to MLS. (@fccincinnati on Twitter)Coach Gough's hosts an awesome podcast called "Talking Tact…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 37! In this episode we welcome Monterey Bay FC and Detroit City FC to our league. Phoenix Rising will probably be playing Monterey twice this season and there's a chance that we'll be playing Detroit in an inter-conference game and maybe even in the Cup Final!! I was lucky enough to get to chat with Alex Wrigh…

Happy New Year Phoenix Rising Family and welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 36! Join our guest Kelley McCarthy as she takes us through 10 milestones that helped define the 2021 season for Phoenix Rising FC. Relive the season's highs and lows with epic showdowns, upsets and comebacks, red cards, roster surprises and more. Thanks you for keeping …

Happy Holidays Phoenix Rising Family and welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 35! For Rising Fans, the perfect holiday gift, an interview with Rick Schantz! Thanks to all our guests and thanks to you for keeping this sense of community going throughout the off season by rating, reviewing, subscribing and following this podcast. Sending your quest…

Happy Holidays Phoenix Rising Family and welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 34! We've got a great show for you with two fantastic guests! John Morrissey (@USLTactics on Twitter) is with us to talk about the two new signings: - First, what are the expectations for the new Left Full Back, Baboucarr Njie? To set those expectations John looks at ot…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 33! Phoenix Rising Family, we've got a great show for you this week! Kudos to Head Coach Rick Schantz on signing with the club for another two years! We couldn't be more delighted!! John Morrisey (@USLTactics on Twitter) looks at the strikers the team has had for the last few seasons and gives us insights on w…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 32! Phoenix Rising Family, we've got a great show for you this week! Kelley McCarthy and John Morrisey (@USLTactics on Twitter) are on hand to give us two perspectives on the USL Cup Final from Sunday, November 28, 2021 where Orange County SC beat the strong favorites Tampa Bay Rowdies - an incredible game, an…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 31! Phoenix Rising Family, we've got a great show for you this week! There's roster news AND the USL Cup Final is near. Kelley McCarthy and John Morrisey (@USLTactics on Twitter) are on hand to review the two USL Conference Final matches: Orange County SC Vs San Antonio FC in the West, and Tampa Bay Rowdies Vs…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 30! Phoenix Rising Family, one week after our loss to Rio Grande Valley Toros in the first round of the playoffs, we’ve called in John Morrissey (@USLTactics on Twitter) to help us understand what went wrong. He’s here to talk specifically about what RGV did that allowed them to equalize and take the game to P…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 29! Phoenix Rising Family, this episode features: - Game Roundup: Brian Mendendorp (Twitter: @ohThatsBrian) and Kelley McCarthy review Phoenix Rising's first home loss. A loss to Rio Grande Valley FC. A loss that couldn't have come at a worse time ;-( - Fan Story: SarahBeth: (Twitter: @rahrahprianha) and Alex:…

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 28! Phoenix Rising Family, in this episode we have: - Game Roundup: Kevin Gates from YouTube's "PRFC Fan Show" (Twitter: @prfcfanshow) and Kelley McCarthy review Phoenix Rising's 1-1 draw with Tacoma Defiance FC. - Phoenix Rising Tactics: John Morrissey (Twitter: @USLTactics) answers listeners questions about …

Welcome to THE FAN EXPERIENCE, Episode 27! Phoenix Rising Family, we drew in our penultimate game of the season. The score was a disappointing one-all draw here in Phoenix where we hosted Sacramento Republic FC. It's frustrating to drop points when you play at home and even more frustrating when you are this close to the playoffs, so to cheer us up…