PHOENIX (October 17, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC announced today that it has named Just Sports, a division of Sports Venture, Inc., as the club’s official retail partner. As part of the partnership, Just Sports will develop and produce team merchandise, including replica jerseys, hats and other fan gear.

“With this partnership, fans will have more opportunities to show their support of the club through a wide variety of officially licensed apparel,” said Phoenix Rising FC Club Governor Berke Bakay. “We have very passionate fans and we want them wearing our crest proudly wherever they go.”

Adam Wilkes, Chief Operating Officer, Sports Venture, Inc., added: “We’re honored to be partnering with Phoenix Rising FC in their retail and merchandising operations. Our many locations throughout Arizona will allow fans and partners to have access to a variety of Rising apparel and we’re excited to be a part of the #LetsRise movement.”

Phoenix Rising FC in partnership with Just Sports has also launched a new online team store. Fans can shop online by visiting ShopRisingFC.com. Rising FC gear will be available in all 19 Just Sports stores in the state of Arizona, including the 13 in the Valley. The Tempe Marketplace location will serve as the team’s official fan shop.

Phoenix Rising FC will launch its new product line in all Just Sports locations on Thursday, October 19. As part of #LetsRise Week presented by Equality Heath, the club will host a special event to celebrate the launch at the Just Sports location in Tempe Marketplace at 6 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to attend the event and purchase brand new Phoenix Rising FC gear just before the club’s first-ever playoff game on Saturday. Rising FC players will also be available to sign autographs.