Among the Chugs: How Phoenix Rising's Dollar Beer Night became a 13-0-0 phenomenon
"We all kind of laughed that, on Dollar Beer Night, we're immortal. We can't lose." How a simple promotion turned the Phoenix Rising into giants.
2019 Season
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2019 Schedule
16-5-2, 18th in USL Championship
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Toe Poke Daily: Phoenix Rising's amazing winning run on $1 beer night continues
What's the best way to essentially bribe people to come and watch your team? Simple: beer. And Phoenix Rising have it nailed.
Drogba announces retirement after 20-year career
The former Chelsea striker and Ivory Coast international won four Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League.
Drogba hints he won't retire after USL Cup loss
Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast star Didier Drogba seemingly indicated via Twitter that he'll continue to play football.
Where does Drogba stand among Africa's all-time greats?
The Ivorian legend appears to have come to the end of a playing career in which he's reached almost unparalleled heights for African players.
Phoenix Rising's Johnson scores wonder goal
Phoenix Rising FC did absent boss Didier Drogba proud by thrashing Tulsa Roughnecks in the USL on Saturday evening.
Swansea City owner backs A-League bid
Gold Coast United's case for an A-League return has been bolstered after securing backing from two investors with links to clubs around the world.
Drogba praises artist's incredibly lifelike portrait
Didier Drogba approved of one artist's incredibly lifelike portrait of the Phoenix Rising striker in a tribute to his Chelsea and Ivory Coast pomp.
Drogba's sip of magic water
Didier Drogba swigged from a ball boy's water bottle before taking a corner, and celebrated the subsequent goal by tipping it over his own head.
Drogba will retire at the end of the season
Didier Drogba he will bring the curtain down on his playing career at the end of his upcoming campaign with Phoenix Rising.
Yaw Frimpong signs for Phoenix Rising
The 31-year-old defender has become the third Ghanaian player at Didier Drogba's United Soccer League side.
Didier Drogba shows off new bald look
Didier Drogba has unveiled a new look, with the Ivorian shaving his flowing locks in favour of a bald head.
Drogba joins Ivory Coast club's board
Didier Drogba has joined the board of Ivorian side Williamsville Athetlic Club as the former Chelsea striker prepares his post-playing career.
Drogba set to retire from playing next year
Didier Drogba will finally hang up his boots in 2018 as he prepares to bring his 20-year professional career to an end.
Drogba and Carteron want African talent at Phoenix Rising
Didier Drogba and Patrice Carteron are keen to open more doors for African players at Phoenix Rising.
Malouda open to Drogba linkup at Phoenix
Florent Malouda has opened the door to a reunion with former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba at United Soccer League side Phoenix Rising.
Drogba scores, assists on Phoenix debut
Didier Drogba enjoyed a dream debut for USL side Phoenix Rising FC, scoring and assisting as they beat Vancouver Whitecaps.
Yallop steps down amid Phoenix's MLS bid
Frank Yallop resigned as coach of Phoenix Rising on Monday, less than a month into the USL club's season and in the midst of its bid to move to MLS.
Drogba aiming to 'win a lot' with Phoenix
Didier Drogba attended his first Phoenix Rising FC match on Sunday and was officially introduced to the fans after joining the club.
Chelsea legend Drogba trolls Arsenal
He couldn't return to haunt Arsenal one more time ... could he?
Drogba joins USL's Phoenix amid MLS bid
The former Chelsea and Montreal Impact player is hoping to help the team in its quest to become an MLS expansion team.
Phoenix Rising sign Mexico legend Bravo
"I am attracted to the energy and excitement surrounding this organization and committed to helping the team succeed," Bravo said.
MLS invites Phoenix to apply for expansion
Owners of Phoenix Rising FC met with MLS officials in New York last week to discuss the possibility of moving to the top flight.
2019 USL Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Red Bulls II | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | +28 | 47 |
| Tampa Bay Rowdies | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | +23 | 46 |
| Nashville SC | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | +24 | 45 |
| Indy Eleven | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | +16 | 43 |
| North Carolina FC | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | +22 | 43 |
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | +15 | 41 |
| Louisville City FC | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 39 |
| Ottawa Fury FC | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | +12 | 36 |
| Charleston Battery | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | -3 | 30 |
| Birmingham Legion FC | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | -14 | 29 |
| Saint Louis FC | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 26 |
| Charlotte Independence | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | -10 | 25 |
| Bethlehem Steel FC | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -14 | 23 |
| Loudoun United FC | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -9 | 20 |
| Atlanta United 2 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -29 | 20 |
| Memphis 901 FC | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -12 | 19 |
| Hartford Athletic | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | -32 | 16 |
| Swope Park Rangers | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -22 | 15 |
2019 Team LeadersUSL Championship
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsUSL Championship
Goal Difference401st
Goals Scored621st
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded225th