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Phoenix Rising FC hired former Mali National Men's Team manager Patrice Carteron to be its new head coach on Monday. Carteron replaces Frank Yallop, who resigned in April to rejoin his family in northern California.

“Although I have many opportunities to continue coaching in the top leagues of Europe, I believe coming to Phoenix Rising FC will be the start of an historic story,” said Carteron in a statement released by the team. "I am very impressed by the project and have a fantastic feeling about the ownership group, coaching staff and new stadium atmosphere. My heart told me to pour my efforts into Phoenix Rising.”

Carteron will take over as head coach from interim Rick Schantz as early as June 5, 2017, according to the team.

Phoenix Rising FC (3-4) plays at the LA Galaxy II on Saturday then hosts a third-round U.S. Soccer Open Cup match against the San Francisco Deltas on May 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix Rising FC 2017 results

Saturday, March 25

Toronto FC II 1, Rising 0

Saturday, April 1

Real Monarchs 2, Rising 0

Saturday, April 8

Rising 2, LA Galaxy II 1

Sunday, April 23

Rising 4, Swope Park Rangers 3

Saturday, May 6

Reno 1868 FC 4, Rising 0

Saturday, May 13

Rising 2, OKC Energy FC 1

Saturday, May 20

San Antonio FC 1, Rising 0

Phoenix Rising FC schedule

Saturday, May 27

at LA Galaxy II

7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 6

at OKC Energy FC

5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 10

Whitecaps FC2

7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 18

at Swope Park Rangers

2 p.m.

Saturday, June 24

Real Monarchs SLC

7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 30

at Reno 1868 FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 8

at Orange County Soccer Club

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 15

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

at Tulsa Roughnecks FC

5:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 29

San Antonino FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 5

at LA Galaxy II

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 12

at Rio Grande Valley

5:30 p.m.

Friday, August 18

at Orange County Soccer Club

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 26

Sacramento Rebublic FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Seattle Sounders FC 2

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Orange County Soccer Club

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9

at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Real Monarchs SLC

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

at Seattle Sounders FC 2

7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24

at Whitecaps FC 2

3 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

at Portland Timbers 2

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30

at Sacramento Rebubli FC

7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Tulsa Roughnecks FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Rio Grande Valley FC

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Portland Timbers 2

7:30 p.m.