Tag: Didier Drogba

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Phoenix Downs Vancouver 2-1, in Strong Drogba Debut

Phoenix Downs Vancouver 2-1, in Strong Drogba Debut

The stars were out in Scottsdale, AZ on Saturday night, as goals from Didier Drogba and Shaun Wright-Phillips propelled Phoenix Rising FC to a 2-1 vic [...]
Texas Toast: San Antonio FC rides its speed to 1-0 win over Phoenix Rising

Texas Toast: San Antonio FC rides its speed to 1-0 win over Phoenix Rising

It was never going to be easy, but Phoenix Rising FC may wonder if they let a point slip away in San Antonio Saturday night, as the home team San Anto [...]
A Tall Task: Phoenix Rising visits Undefeated San Antonio FC

A Tall Task: Phoenix Rising visits Undefeated San Antonio FC

Fresh off a convincing US Open Cup Second-Round victory at PDL side Fresno Fuego, Phoenix Rising FC travels now to undefeated, USL-leading San Antonio [...]
Phoenix Rising vs OKC Energy preview: A Rivalry Renewed

Phoenix Rising vs OKC Energy preview: A Rivalry Renewed

This should be fun. One of the few organic rivalries to develop in the modern USL will write a new chapter on Saturday night, when OKC Energy FC vi [...]
Wrong Side of History: Phoenix falls 4-0 in Reno’s first-ever win

Wrong Side of History: Phoenix falls 4-0 in Reno’s first-ever win

As expected, there was no sign of Didier Drogba in the Phoenix Rising FC lineup, and unfortunately for the hosts, the game’s biggest star wore the uni [...]
Phoenix Rising aims to defend winning streak against hungry Reno side

Phoenix Rising aims to defend winning streak against hungry Reno side

As Phoenix Rising FC (2-2-0) look ahead to Saturday night’s visit from Reno 1868 FC (0-3-2), two main plots stick out. First (and foremost, if we’r [...]
Phoenix Rising Introduces Drogba, Beats Swope Park 4-3

Phoenix Rising Introduces Drogba, Beats Swope Park 4-3

The buzz at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex Sunday night revolved largely around the introduction of Didier Drogba to the local faithful, but the heroes [...]
Why Drogba Matters: A Brief History of the USL in Phoenix

Why Drogba Matters: A Brief History of the USL in Phoenix

Scarcely anyone in the footballing world has not heard that one of the game's most influential living legends, Didier Drogba, has joined the United So [...]
Didier Drogba Officially Joins Phoenix Rising FC

Didier Drogba Officially Joins Phoenix Rising FC

It has finally happened. Didier Drogba, the legendary Ivorian striker, has signed with Phoenix Rising FC, the club confirmed today. The deal will a [...]
In the Wake of All Star Week, MLS to San Diego Becomes More Challenging

In the Wake of All Star Week, MLS to San Diego Becomes More Challenging

The 2016 Major League Soccer All Star Game was by all accounts a roaring success. Soccer fans from all across California and beyond converged in San J [...]
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