PHOENIX (November 26, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that defender Joey Farrell would return for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I am buzzing at the opportunity to be back with Rising FC next season,” Farrell said. “We set the bar high this year, but there is only one direction that this club goes and that is up! Can’t wait to see the fans in 2019."
Farrell signed with the club on December 18, 2017, last season and played 2,225 minutes in 26 appearances. He was first among defenders in goals with four tallies and he was second overall on the team in clearances (112) and aerial duels won (92). Farrell was a part of a record-breaking defensive unit that broke a single-season club record for most clean sheets in a season (15). He also played every minute of the club’s 2018 playoff run.
Farrell signed his first professional contract with the Rochester Rhinos in 2016 and had a dominating rookie campaign. As a center back, he finished third on the team in goals (5) and points (11) and was named the club’s Defensive Player of the Year. He was also one of three finalists for USL Rookie of the Year and finished the season on the USL All League Second Team. In 2017, Farrell scored two goals and added an assist and led his club in clearances and aerial duels.
Farrell becomes the third player officially announced for the 2019 roster. He joins fellow returnees James Musa and Collin Fernandez, who were announced last week.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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PHOENIX (November 26, 2018) — Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that defender Joey Farrell would return for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.
“I am buzzing at the opportunity to be back with Rising FC next season,” Farrell said. “We set the bar high this year, but there is only one direction that this club goes and that is up! Can’t wait to see the fans in 2019.”
Farrell signed with the club on December 18, 2017, last season and played 2,225 minutes in 26 appearances. He was first among defenders in goals with four tallies and he was second overall on the team in clearances (112) and aerial duels won (92). Farrell was a part of a record-breaking defensive unit that broke a single-season club record for most clean sheets in a season (15). He also played every minute of the club’s 2018 playoff run.
Farrell signed his first professional contract with the Rochester Rhinos in 2016 and had a dominating rookie campaign. As a center back, he finished third on the team in goals (5) and points (11) and was named the club’s Defensive Player of the Year. He was also one of three finalists for USL Rookie of the Year and finished the season on the USL All League Second Team. In 2017, Farrell scored two goals and added an assist and led his club in clearances and aerial duels.
Farrell becomes the third player officially announced for the 2019 roster. He joins fellow returnees James Musa and Collin Fernandez, who were announced last week.
About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. The club is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman of Kona Grill, Berke Bakay, and an impressive collection of business leaders and international celebrities. Established in 2016, Phoenix Rising FC is one of 10 cities applying for Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion and currently plays in the USL Championship, the largest Division 2 professional league in the world. In October 2017, Phoenix Rising FC acquired FC Tucson and is bringing USL League One professional soccer to Tucson beginning in the spring of 2019. For season tickets or more information call 623-594-9606 or visit www.phxrisingfc.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub).
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