NM United Loses to Phoenix Rising FC in Shootout on Saturday

NM United loses to Phoenix Rising FC in shootout on Saturday

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United was back in USL Jägermeister Cup play on Saturday night, as they played rival Phoenix Rising FC in Arizona. Losing their last time out to Phoenix, United looked for some revenge, and an early goal from Mukwele Akale gave the Black and Yellow some confidence. Phoenix would answer after that, though, and made it 2-1 at the half. Both teams would trade goals in the 2nd half, with Fernando and McKinze Gai…

Phoenix Rising grab crucial points in USL Jägermeister Cup— draw 3-3 with New Mexico United - Northeast Valley News

Rising welcomed rivals New Mexico United on Saturday night for the USL Jägermeister Cup.  Rising had lost their first game in the cup 1-0 against San Antonio, while New Mexico beat Union Omaha 2-0.  Both teams brought momentum heading into the match, as New Mexico was coming off back-to-back 3-0 wins and Rising was on a three-game winning streak.  This would be a massive game for both sides, as they had already played each other earlier in the l…

USL Jagermeister Cup: Phoenix Rising’s attack, League One cupsets & more Winners and Losers

Two rounds down, two to go. The Jagermeister Cup’s group stage is halfway through, and the second set of matches was full of upset wins, bold strategic decisions, and standout moments that made all the difference.Which clubs left the biggest mark, and what trends emerged across a jam-packed slate of nearly 20 matches? I’m breaking down the winners and losers of the round to find out.Winner: Phoenix RisingYou can call this version of Phoenix a lo…

More penalty saves earn extra point for Phoenix Rising

After a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to New Mexico United in the Jägermeister Cup, Phoenix Rising‘s Patrick Rakovsky stepped up in goal to secure a penalty shoot-out win and secure an additional group stage point. Phoenix Rising gets one over New Mexico, again Two weeks ago, Phoenix Rising played New Mexico United at Isotopes Park and came away with a 2-1 win. At that point, Rising had only won one match all season, and came in more jaded than the…