Phoenix Rising and Las Vegas Lights play to 1-1 draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Phoenix Rising rallied after conceding an early goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Las Vegas Lights in Las Vegas on August 2. The match featured a long-range goal from Las Vegas' Themi Antonoglou, which was followed by Rising's equalizer from an own goal by defender Ben Ofeimu. Despite the draw, Phoenix remains outside the playoff line, having won just two of their last ten matches across all competitions. The team continues to deal with injury issues, as key players Kelvin Arase and Ihsan Sacko were unavailable. Phoenix is currently even on points with El Paso Locomotive, who occupy the final playoff position.
- •Phoenix Rising draws 1-1 against Las Vegas Lights
- •Rising has three unbeaten matches but only two wins in last ten
- •Themi Antonoglou scores for Las Vegas early
- •Ben Ofeimu's own goal equalizes for Phoenix
- •Rising is level on points with El Paso Locomotive
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — No winners in Vegas as Phoenix Rising draws 1-1
"LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Rising came back from an early deficit to draw 1-1 against Las Vegas Lights. The draw makes it three unbeaten for Phoenix, with forwards Kelvin Arase...
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