The 2023 season of the Phoenix Rising Football Club (PRFC) is set to kick off with a bang. On Wednesday, the club announced its full schedule for the upcoming year, which features twenty-seven matches in total. The 2023 season will begin on March 5th and conclude on October 9th. The club will be competing in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in the United States.
The schedule is highlighted by a total of thirteen home matches, all of which will be played at Casino Arizona Field in Scottsdale. The club will host some of the top teams in the USL Championship, including Sacramento Republic FC, Orange County SC, San Diego Loyal SC, and defending champions, Tampa Bay Rowdies.
The 2023 season will also feature a number of special events. On April 3rd, the club will host its first-ever “Night of Champions”, with members of the 2022 USL Championship winning squad in attendance. On June 5th, PRFC will host a special “Pride Night”, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Finally, on August 7th, the club will host a “Tribute to the Troops” match, honoring active and retired military personnel.
The 2023 season will also feature the club’s first-ever international friendly, when they host Liga MX side Club Tijuana on June 26th. This match will mark the first time a professional soccer team from Mexico has ever played in the state of Arizona.
The club is also scheduled to play a total of five matches against its biggest rival, Phoenix Rising’s sister club, Phoenix Rising II. These matches will take place on April 17th, May 22nd, June 19th, July 24th, and August 28th. These matches will be highly anticipated, as Phoenix Rising II has made a name for itself as one of the rising teams in the USL Championship.
PRFC will close out its 2023 season with a home match against Reno 1868 FC on October 9th. This match will be highly anticipated, as both teams will be vying for the top spot in the Western Conference. It promises to be an exciting finish to the 2023 season.
The Phoenix Rising Football Club has established itself as one of the top clubs in the USL Championship, and the 2023 season promises to be an exciting one. With a number of exciting matches, special events, and a high-stakes finish, the 2023 season is sure to be one to remember.
2023 Phoenix Rising FC Schedule
March 5th - at San Diego Loyal SC
March 12th - vs. Orange County SC
March 19th - vs. Sacramento Republic FC
April 3rd - vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (Night of Champions)
April 17th - vs. Phoenix Rising II
April 24th - at Portland Timbers 2
May 1st - vs. El Paso Locomotive FC
May 8th - at LA Galaxy II
May 15th - vs. Austin Bold FC
May 22nd - vs. Phoenix Rising II
June 5th - vs. San Antonio FC (Pride Night)
June 12th - at Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
June 19th - vs. Phoenix Rising II
June 26th - vs. Club Tijuana (International Friendly)
July 3rd - at Tacoma Defiance
July 10th - vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
July 17th - at New Mexico United
July 24th - vs. Phoenix Rising II
July 31st - at Las Vegas Lights FC
August 7th - vs. Oklahoma City Energy FC (Tribute to the Troops)
August 14th - at Austin Bold FC
August 21st - vs. Tacoma Defiance
August 28th - vs. Phoenix Rising II
September 4th - at Sacramento Republic FC
September 11th - at Orange County SC
September 18th - vs. San Diego Loyal SC
September 25th - vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
October 2nd - at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
October 9th - vs. Reno 1868 FC
Conclusion
The 2023 season for the Phoenix Rising Football Club promises to be an exciting one, with a number of special events and matches against some of the top teams in the USL Championship. The schedule is highlighted by thirteen home matches, a number of exciting rivals, and a special international friendly against Club Tijuana. The 2023 season is sure to be an unforgettable one for PRFC fans.