PHOENIX — Phoenix Rising begin their three-game road trip and look for more wins and points, starting against the Oakland Roots SC on Saturday night.
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Phoenix Rising’s Collin Smith looks to pass against Lexington SC on July 4, 2025. Credit: Phoenix Rising FC
Rising comes off a 1-0 loss against Lexington SC on July 4. Lexington’s Michael Adedokun scored the match’s only goal in the 34th minute. Phoenix had eight shots in the match but none of them were on goal.
Rising are now sixth in the Western Conference with a 5-5-5 record and 20 points.
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May 7, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Oakland Roots forward Edwin Rodriguez (17) settles a pass against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland defeated Detroit City FC, 2-0, on July 5. The Roots’ Panos Armenakas started the scoring in the second half, getting his team a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute. Marcello Polisi goal in the 86th minute helped seal the win for Oakland. This was their third straight win.
The Roots are in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 5-2-8 record and 17 points.
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— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) July 9, 2025
Phoenix Rising and the Oakland Roots SC kick off on Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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