Defender lead team in duels won, clearances, and goals by a defender in Rising career

Joey Farrell played in 26 matches for PRFC in 2019, starting 21

Phoenix Rising Football Club announced the return of defender Joey Farrell for the 2020 season, giving the team 12 returning member from their historic 2019 season and also bringing back a key defender with a touch for offensive play, leading Rising defenders with 6 goals (4 in 2018, 2 in 2019) for the Rising. He was 9th in minutes played for the side in 2019. Before joining PRFC, he was a key member of the former USL East’s Rochester Rhinos, earning all league 2nd team honors in 2016. He has since become a fan favorite and regular starter with Phoenix, and his return now gives the Rising four defenders on the 2020 roster along with Kyle Bjornthun, Austin Ledbetter, and Corey Whelan.

Current Roster

The Rising 2020 roster now features 12 players for 2020:

#3 D AJ Cochran

#4 D Corey Whelan

#7 FW Junior Flemmings

#9 FW Adam Jahn

#15 D Joey Farrell

#16 D Austin Ledbetter

#19 MF Jose Agigunga

#20 FW Solomon Asante

#21 FW Joey Calistri

#27 MF Kevon Lambert

#28 GK Zac Lubin

#32 D Kyle Bjornthun

In addition, on November 13th, Rising / Arizona United SC mainstay GK Carl Woszczynski announced his retirement after 5 years with the organization, leaving the Rising with an open spot for a backup goalkeeper that may be filled by hometown product Brandon Keniston, who spent most of last season out with injury and was the 2nd ever Rising academy player signed to a professional contract with the side.