Phoenix Rising defeats FC Tulsa to extend unbeaten streak to five games

Phoenix Rising secured a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa on September 13 to maintain a five-game unbeaten run. Dominique Badji opened the scoring early with a header, followed by a late insurance goal from Gunnar Studenhofft in the 88th minute. FC Tulsa narrowed the deficit with a stoppage-time goal from Delentz Pierre, but could not force an equalizer. Despite the result, Phoenix Rising remains in ninth place and outside the playoff positions in the Western Conference. Coach Pa-Modou Kah confirmed that leading scorer Ihsan Sacko missed the match due to a groin issue, while Conrad Ambursley was excluded from the matchday squad. The team has earned 11 of a possible 15 points during its current stretch.

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