Phoenix Rising falls 4-3 to Oakland Roots in second-half thriller

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Phoenix Rising falls 4-3 to Oakland Roots in second-half thriller
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Phoenix Rising lost 4-3 to Oakland Roots at home on June 21, 2026, with all goals scored in the second half. After trailing 2-0, Rising leveled the match with goals from Ihsan Sacko and Diego Gomez, but Oakland quickly regained the lead. Kelvin Arase's late goal served only as a consolation. This match was pivotal for Rising, who is heading into a two-week mental health break, struggling with three losses and one draw in their last four matches.

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  • Oakland led 2-0 before Rising equalized at 2-2.
  • Rising conceded two quick goals after leveling the score.
  • Both teams were awarded penalties, each resulting in a goal.
  • Rising has lost three of its last four games in all competitions.
  • The upcoming break allows players time for mental health renewal.
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Phoenix Rising fell 4-3 at home to Oakland Roots with all seven goals coming after the half-time interval. Oakland took a 2-0 lead on the night before Ihsan Sacko and...

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