The first tier is MLS, and the Rising feel as though they have a good a shot as any to be one of three cities that could be awarded an expansion franchise by the end of 2018, according to the club. “We’re working with world-class design engineers to improve what we’ve done in year one with sold-out crowds and buzz around the town.”Īs far as when or if the team will be granted an MLS expansion franchise, Dulle feels “as though we should be at the top of the list.”Ĭurrently, the team plays in the United Soccer League (USL), which is in the second tier of what’s known as the American Soccer Pyramid - a hierarchy of professional soccer played in the United States. “We’re continuing to enhance our application we’ve already submitted with regards to our market and our ownership group,” Rising COO Bobby Dulle said. The club set that process in motion by hiring two architecture firms to design a new structure on its existing land on the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community reservation. This year, the club is committed to taking the next big step MLS requires of its teams: Developing a soccer-specific stadium. Under new ownership, the club reinvented itself with a new name and new stadium in 2017. Phoenix Rising FC doesn’t have a spot with Major League Soccer yet, but the club continues to make plans to join MLS. Usclubsoccer.View Gallery: Photos: Phoenix Rising FC 2017 season US Club Soccer is sponsored by Nike and supported by LaLiga through a technical partnership. Soccer Federation, US Club Soccer fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs in order to create the best possible environment for players of all ages. Anchored by Players First and its five pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services. In addition to league-based opportunities, SAAZ members have access to US Club Soccer’s cup-based national pathways, player identification and development offerings, and coaching education courses.Ī National Association member of the U.S. The promotion and relegation process allows teams to move up and down for additional competition.įor U-10 players and younger, a series of home and away jamboree-like events will take place in coordination with member clubs. Lower divisions for each age group will focus on more of a geographical/regional alignment to reduce travel expectations for families. Higher divisions for each age group will utilize a hybrid model of centralized field locations to provide an event that is more than just a single game. The AZDL’s U-11 through U-19 boys and girls teams focus on competitive play for players or teams that are still looking to develop. Winners qualify for US Club Soccer’s NPL postseason, where they’ll compete for National Premier Leagues championships. The top competitive level is an NPL division with U-13 through U-19 boys and girls teams across three divisions: NPL, NPL 1, and NPL 2. The league is also hiring an Operations Director interested applicants should review the announcement.īeginning in the fall, the SAAZ will offer multiple divisions of league play to accompany all levels of play. There are two more rounds of acceptance deadlines and member announcements: May 15 and June 1. Phoenix Rush Soccer Club and Paris Saint-Germain Academy Phoenix join the six founding clubs: Arizona Arsenal SC, Arizona Soccer Club, FC Tucson Youth, Phoenix Premier FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and RSL AZ.Ĭlubs seeking to join the SAAZ may fill out a form here. Launched in 2022, the SAAZ was created to elevate youth standards in the state by ensuring a more professional experience for families, players, and coaches. (May 9, 2022) – The Soccer Alliance of Arizona (SAAZ) has announced that Phoenix Rush Soccer Club and Paris Saint-Germain Academy Phoenix will join the league, expanding it to eight members overall.
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