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Phoenix Rising FC faces New Mexico United in USL Cup group stage

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Phoenix Rising FC faces New Mexico United in USL Cup group stage
Summary

Phoenix Rising FC plays New Mexico United in the USL Cup group stage on Saturday. Both teams currently have three points in Group 2, trailing Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and El Paso Locomotive FC, who have six points each. New Mexico United won its USL Cup opener 2-1 against AV Alta FC but lost 4-0 to Colorado Springs in the following match. Phoenix Rising FC also won against Orange County SC after losing to Switchbacks. The match marks a critical point as each team aims to position themselves for the knockout stage set for later this year.

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By the Numbers
  • •Both teams have three points in Group 2.
  • •New Mexico won 2-1 over AV Alta FC in its opener.
  • •Phoenix Rising defeated Orange County SC 2-1 after a previous loss.
  • •Match is crucial for both teams’ advancement in the tournament.
Latest Updates
  • 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Rising season in the balance after New Mexico loss
  • 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Match day: Phoenix Rising FC at New Mexico United
What they're saying
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Phoenix Rising at New Mexico United When: 4 p.m. Where: Isotopes Park TV/streaming/radio: New Mexico 50/ESPN+/FM-101.7 Records: Phoenix Rising FC (8-9-9), New Mexico United (12-7-7) The series: Risings leads 8-7-4. No, New Mexico United hasn't played well since its 13-match unbeaten streak against USL competition came to an end Aug. 29. Yes, there is quite a bit at stake with Sunday’s showing ...

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Phoenix Rising could be only one week away from mathematical elimination after a 2-1 road loss to New Mexico United saw the team remain in 11th place. Kelvin Arase‘s second...

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