PHOENIX (December 9, 2017) — Phoenix Rising FC announced today it has re-signed midfielder Glasdon Awako for the 2018 season. The Ghanaian international, Awako completed 81.6 percent of his passes in 2017 and helped lead Rising’s surge into the Western Conference playoffs.

Awako joined the club on September 5 and made his debut on September 6 as a sub in Phoenix Rising’s 0-0 draw with Orange County SC. He came to the club from TP Mazambe, a Congolese soccer club that was once led by current Phoenix Rising coach Patrice Carteron. Awako also has played internationally, appearing in the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup for the U20 Ghanaian National Team. Akwao is the seventh player to re-sign with the club for 2018, following Alessandro Riggi, Carl Woszczynski, Chris Cortez, Amadou Dia, Kevon Lambert, and Jason Johnson.

The 2018 season is presented by Equality Health and Phoenix Rising season tickets are on sale now. Every season ticket purchase comes with season ticket benefits, which include a Phoenix Rising FC shop gift card, bring-a-friend vouchers, and a Didier Drogba bobblehead plus much more. Season tickets can be purchased online by going to www.PHXRisingFC.com or fans can speak with a Phoenix Rising FC account rep by calling 602.900.0083.

About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, Kona Grill CEO Berke Bakay and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities, own the club. Established in 2013, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 12 cities applying for Major League Soccer expansion. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired Premier Development League (PDL) side FC Tucson. The club currently plays in the United Soccer League, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. The 2018 Season is presented by Equality Health. For more information about the club, visit the team's website at PhxRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets call (602.900.0083) or visit PHXRisingFC.com.