PHOENIX — Phoenix Rising’s Hope Avayevu received USL Jägermaster Cup Team of the Week honors after his performance against New Mexico United on May 31.
May 3, 2024; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC midfielder Zach Zandi (10) and Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Hope Avayevu (10) battle for the ball in the first half at Weidner Field. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing/Switchbacks FC
Rising drew against New Mexico United, 3-3, and took a win on penalties in its second Jägermaster Cup appearance. Avayevu was one of six players to score in regulation and had one assist.
Phoenix head coach Pa-Modou Kah credits the Ghanaian midfielder for being a constant for the club.
“[Avayevu] is one of our main creators in the game,” he said. “And I think he’s one of the best players we have as well.”
Marga ???? Hope#TodosRojos pic.twitter.com/MLuJwWm5VD
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) June 1, 2025
Phoenix Rising and Avayevu return home for regular USL action to face the Orange County SC on June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
