Following a string of three consecutive draws, San Antonio FC (10-1-7) will travel to face Phoenix Rising FC (6-6-4) at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex this Saturday at 10 p.m. SAFC will look to get back in winning form to earn their first win since June 17.
San Antonio FC remains the only club in the USL to have suffered only one loss this season. The Silver and Black’s defensive performances have continued to drive the team’s success. The SAFC back line has conceded just 10 goals this season, the fewest in the entire USL.
The Silver and Black earned a 1-0 win at Toyota Field in the first matchup between the two clubs on May 20 thanks to a goal by forward AJ Ajeakwa. Contrary to their last encounter, however, Phoenix Rising may have legendary forward Didier Drogba at their disposal for the matchup.
A win at home could potentially propel Phoenix into a playoff position for the time being, with four teams currently within a three-point range of their 11th place in the standings. Meanwhile, SAFC will aim to earn three points on the road to catch up to second-place Swope Park Rangers, who lead the club by just one point.
SAFC midfielder Billy Forbes will lead the attack for the Silver and Black. Forbes has tallied seven goals so far this season, and is just one goal away from tying midfielder Rafa Castillo’s all-time leading tally of eight. The Turks and Caicos native is also just two assists short of matching the club’s all-time record of seven, which was set by midfielder Carlos Alvarez during the club’s inaugural campaign in 2016.
With Phoenix’s attacking power and San Antonio’s defensive discipline, as well as the implications of a win for both teams, Saturday’s matchup may prove to be a challenging test for both sides.
Game 19 – San Antonio FC at Phoenix Rising FC
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017
Kickoff: 10 p.m. central
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Phoenix, AZ)
San Antonio FC: 10-1-6, 36 pts (3rd place)
Phoenix Rising FC: 6-6-4, 22 pts (11th place)
All-time Series: SAFC has recorded a 2-1-1 record all-time against Phoenix, including a 1-0 win on May 20 of this year. The last time San Antonio visited Arizona, they fell 1-0 to the then-named Arizona United in August of 2016
Watch/Stats:
Media Information:
Social Media Information:
Twitter: @SanAntonioFC
Snapchat: SanAntonioFC
Facebook: San Antonio FC
Instagram: @sanantoniofc
Hashtags: #OurClub, #PHXvSA
Following a string of three consecutive draws, San Antonio FC (10-1-7) will travel to face Phoenix Rising FC (6-6-4) at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex this Saturday at 10 p.m. SAFC will look to get back in winning form to earn their first win since June 17.
San Antonio FC remains the only club in the USL to have suffered only one loss this season. The Silver and Black’s defensive performances have continued to drive the team’s success. The SAFC back line has conceded just 10 goals this season, the fewest in the entire USL.
The Silver and Black earned a 1-0 win at Toyota Field in the first matchup between the two clubs on May 20 thanks to a goal by forward AJ Ajeakwa. Contrary to their last encounter, however, Phoenix Rising may have legendary forward Didier Drogba at their disposal for the matchup.
A win at home could potentially propel Phoenix into a playoff position for the time being, with four teams currently within a three-point range of their 11th place in the standings. Meanwhile, SAFC will aim to earn three points on the road to catch up to second-place Swope Park Rangers, who lead the club by just one point.
SAFC midfielder Billy Forbes will lead the attack for the Silver and Black. Forbes has tallied seven goals so far this season, and is just one goal away from tying midfielder Rafa Castillo’s all-time leading tally of eight. The Turks and Caicos native is also just two assists short of matching the club’s all-time record of seven, which was set by midfielder Carlos Alvarez during the club’s inaugural campaign in 2016.
With Phoenix’s attacking power and San Antonio’s defensive discipline, as well as the implications of a win for both teams, Saturday’s matchup may prove to be a challenging test for both sides.
Game 19 – San Antonio FC at Phoenix Rising FC
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017
Kickoff: 10 p.m. central
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (Phoenix, AZ)
San Antonio FC: 10-1-6, 36 pts (3rd place)
Phoenix Rising FC: 6-6-4, 22 pts (11th place)
All-time Series: SAFC has recorded a 2-1-1 record all-time against Phoenix, including a 1-0 win on May 20 of this year. The last time San Antonio visited Arizona, they fell 1-0 to the then-named Arizona United in August of 2016
Watch/Stats:
Media Information:
Social Media Information:
Twitter: @SanAntonioFC
Snapchat: SanAntonioFC
Facebook: San Antonio FC
Instagram: @sanantoniofc
Hashtags: #OurClub, #PHXvSA
