Phoenix Rising defeats Colorado Springs amid fan protest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Phoenix Rising secured a victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks, with goals from Ihsan Sacko and Gunnar Studenhofft, plus an own goal by Matt Mahoney. The win occurred in a protest-filled match where supporters group Los Bandidos remained silent in the first half, demanding the resignation of club president Bobby Dulle and sporting director Brandon McCarthy. The match saw a sparse crowd and a return to action for players like Tate Schmitt. After the match, coach Pa-Modou Kah called for unity in the club.
- •Phoenix Rising wins against Colorado Springs Switchbacks
- •Goals by Sacko, Studenhofft, and an own goal secure victory
- •Los Bandidos protest during first half of the match
- •Coach Kah emphasizes need for club unity
- •Tate Schmitt returns to the field after five years
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Rising win overshadowed by fan protest
"A protest by Phoenix Rising‘s main supporters group overshadowed the club’s win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks in front of a sparse midweek crowd. Fans from Los Bandidos remained silent for...
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