PHOENIX — Phoenix Rising notched their first win in the USL Jägermeister Cup after defeating Texoma FC on Saturday evening, but what made the match so historic?
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Phoenix Rising’s Jamison Ping looks for a pass against New Mexico United on May 10, 2025. Credits – Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix and Texoma exchanged blows throughout the entire match, with five lead changes that led to the 5-4 win. The nine combined goals made Saturday’s encounter the highest-scoring match in Jägermeister Cup history.
Additionally, it was Rising’s first match in which the club scored five goals since Sept. 16, 2023.
May 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Dynamo defender Felipe Andrade (36) defends against Phoenix Rising midfielder JP Scearce (17) during the first half at Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Phoenix’s Charlie Dennis was the star in the win with a hat-trick of his own. Dennis became the second player in Jägermeister Cup history to achieve the feat.
Phoenix Rising will return to USL Championship action at home against Lexington SC on July 4.
Pinpoint corner from the aptly named Jamison Ping (‘08) for an assist pic.twitter.com/LRjavYE3P2
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
Phoenix Rising picks up Jägermeister Cup win in high scoring affair and hat trick
