PHOENIX (December 15, 2017) — Eleven Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, in addition to Phoenix Rising FC, will play 11 matches in Phoenix and Tucson, the most matches ever played during the MLS Preseason event in Arizona. Phoenix Rising FC, in partnership with its Premier Development League (PDL) team FC Tucson, released the full 2018 Mobile Mini Sun Cup schedule today. The opening day of the Mobile Mini Sun Cup will take place on Saturday February 3rd in Tucson at Kino Sports Complex, and feature one of MLS’s fiercest rivalries: Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders.

Phoenix Rising FC will square off against three MLS clubs at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex. On February 10, Phoenix Rising FC will play against an MLS club to be announced, on February 14th against the Colorado Rapids, and on February 17th against Sporting Kansas City.

Tickets for all Mobile Mini Sun Cup matches are now available at PHXRisingFC.com or at FCTucson.com. Each day of the Mobile Mini Sun Cup only requires one ticket for access to all games during that day. Mobile Mini Sun cup games are included with all Phoenix Rising and FC Tucson season ticket memberships.

2018 Mobile Mini Sun Cup Schedule

Date Teams Time Field Saturday, February 3, 2018 LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake 3:30 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 3, 2018 Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders 6:00 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 10, 2018 Phoenix Rising FC vs. To be announced 7:00 PM Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, Scottsdale Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Phoenix Rising FC vs. Colorado Rapids 6:00 PM Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, Scottsdale Saturday, February 17, 2018 Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas 12:00 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 17, 2018 Sporting Kansas City vs. Phoenix Rising FC 3:00 PM Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, Scottsdale Saturday, February 17, 2018 NE Revolution vs. FC Tucson 4:00 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 17, 2018 Houston Dynamo vs. NY Red Bulls 6:15 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 24, 2018 3rd vs 4th 4:00 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 24, 2018 Phoenix Rising FC vs 5th 2:00 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson Saturday, February 24, 2018 1st vs 2nd 6:15 PM North Stadium – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson

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 (623.594.9606) or visit PHXRisingFC.com.