PHOENIX (December 20, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today it had signed midfielder/forward Joey Calistri for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.

Calistri most recently spent time with USL Championship side Saint Louis FC. He logged 2,156 minutes over 32 appearances in 2018 and finished tied for third on the club with five goals. He also added two assists.

“I’m really excited for this new opportunity. Over the last two years it’s been easy to see how dynamic this team is. I can’t wait to get to work and do whatever I can to help the club reach new heights.”

Calistri’s professional career began in 2015 when he signed a homegrown contract with Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire. He made his professional debut on March 6, 2016, as a substitute for the Fire. In his two seasons with the Fire, Calistri scored a goal in 14 appearances. In 2017, he was loaned out to USL Championship side Tulsa Roughnecks and scored nine goals in 31 appearances.

With the addition of Calistri, Phoenix Rising’s roster now stands at 17 players for the 2019 season.

​​​​​​​About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).

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