Match Report
In the standings it was Phoenix Rising 6th on 48 points, Rio Grande Valley 9th on 43 — separated by 5. Recent form told a different story for Phoenix Rising: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 1.59/1.21 for Phoenix Rising and 1.26/1.41 for Rio Grande Valley (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.37.
Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex in Scottsdale, capacity 12,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Phoenix Rising led 2-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 2-0 the final score.