PHOENIX — Phoenix Rising’s Patrick Rakovsky and Ascel Essengue earn Week 15 USL Team of the Week honors, with Rakovsky earning the recognition in back-to-back weeks.
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May 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Rising goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky (1) watches the play against the Houston Dynamo during the second half at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Rakovsky played a critical role in Rising’s match against FC Tulsa on June 14, making seven saves to keep the match even. He had 14 recoveries and completed 82% of his passes against Tulsa.
Phoenix Rising’s Ascel Essengue and Noble Okello jump for the ball against FC Tulsa on June 14, 2025. Credits: Phoenix Rising FC
Essengue has been a consistent player for Phoenix, coming over from LA Galaxy on a loan. During his minutes against Tulsa, Essengue had 73 touches and 44 accurate passes.
Can we take a second and appreciate this save by PATRICK Rakovsky? ????#TodosRojos | #AwayDays Driven by @Carvana pic.twitter.com/MFObwlyt8c
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) June 15, 2025
Rakovsky, Essengue and the rest of Phoenix Rising are back in action against Charleston Battery on Saturday, June 21 at 4:30 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
