Media Availability with Midfielder Gabi Torres
Watch Midfielder Gabi Torres as he speaks to the media ahead of this Saturday’s match against El Paso Locomotive FC.
Phoenix Rising FC (4-5-4) hosts Orange County SC (5-4-3) this Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m.
A total of 13 games in, Rising is a point off the pace set by last season’s squad (4-4-5). While the offense has yet to ignite (14 GF), it is still just two goals off the pace of the 2023 team (16 GF). Rising’s defense has improved, having allowed only 14 goals compared to 17 at this point last season.
Phoenix Rising FC (3-4-3) earned a point on the road at hostile Keyworth Stadium, today, finishing 1-1 vs. Detroit City FC (5-1-2).
Giulio Doratiotto found the back of the net for the second match in a row for Phoenix. He was assisted on the goal by Emil Cuello. Rising returns to Phoenix next Saturday, May 18 to face Miami FC at 7:30 p.m.
Stenberg broke through for Rising in the 71st minute after a corner kick was hammered back into the box by Zambrano. The loose ball fell to Stenberg and the Captain hammered a shot into the top corner of the goal from close range to give Phoenix the 1-0 win.
Phoenix Rising defender John Stenberg fell ill just before the team took to the pitch in the USL Championship Final. Despite only practicing once in the week leading up to the game, he scored the game-tying goal at the last minute, ultimately helping Rising capture its first championship. It marked the beginning of a long journey for Stenberg, who was diagnosed with Valley Fever and had to recover indoors before returning to captain the 2024 squad. This is his story.