(PHOENIX, AZ) April 25, 2017 – Phoenix Rising FC midfielder Luke Rooney was named to the United Soccer League Team of the Week for Week 5. It's the second consecutive week Rooney has been named to the Starting XI and the fifth time overall in his career.

Rooney scored a goal (his second penalty kick of the season) and collected an assist in Phoenix Rising FC's 4-3 win over Swope Park Rangers.

Alessandro Riggi was also recognized by the league by being named to the Team of the Week bench. The midfielder opened Phoenix Rising's scoring with a beautiful curling inside the far right post.

Phoenix Rising FC has the week off before coming back to the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday, May 6, against Reno 1868 FC. The match will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased by going to www.PHXRisingFC.com.

The club will participate in a friendly this Saturday, April 29, against PDL side FC Tucson. Tickets for that match can be purchased at www.FCTucson.com.

About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is Arizona’s highest level professional soccer club. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Beginning in March of 2017, Phoenix Rising FC will be playing in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale. For more information on 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 tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com.

About USL

The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.

In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM,and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.

A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, , the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com