PHOENIX (April 17, 2019) — Today U.S. Soccer announced that Phoenix Rising FC will host a second-round U.S. Open Cup match on Tuesday, May 14th or Wednesday, May 15th against fellow USL Championship side New Mexico United. It will be the sixth time the club has hosted a U.S. Open Cup match in club history.

Ticketing information for the match will be released on Monday, April 22. Phoenix Rising season ticket members will receive an exclusive presale window to purchase their tickets.

About Phoenix Rising FC

Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history and the defending 2018 USL Western Conference Champion. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Phoenix Rising club governor Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is working towards Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. Phoenix Rising FC also owns FC Tucson, a professional USL League One club based in Tucson, Ariz. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).