{"id":49550,"date":"2016-11-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo2016.hispanicprwire.com\/english-arizona-united-sc-unveils-new-name-and-exciting-improvements-in-anticipation-of-2017-season\/"},"modified":"2016-11-29T12:22:46","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T16:22:46","slug":"arizona-united-sc-presenta-nuevo-nombre-y-nuevos-adelantos-en-anticipacion-a-la-temporada-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/arizona-united-sc-presenta-nuevo-nombre-y-nuevos-adelantos-en-anticipacion-a-la-temporada-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements in Anticipation of 2017 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">PHOENIX<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 29, 2016<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> only professional soccer franchise changed its name from Arizona United Soccer Club to Phoenix Rising Football Club. The news was shared yesterday by Phoenix Rising FC ownership before a roomful of leaders within <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> soccer community, fans and a diverse group of businesses. They were among the first to see the team&#8217;s new logo coinciding with the name change. It was showcased in a specially produced video featuring Phoenix Rising FC players (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.phxrisingfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PHXRisingFC.com<\/a>). <\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20161128\/443502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnh\/20161128\/443502<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, event guests were the first to hear about the team&#8217;s plans, in collaboration with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and the Solanna Group, to develop a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility at McClintock and the 202 Freeway bordering the cities of <span class=\"xn-location\">Tempe<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Scottsdale<\/span>. The club plans to kick off the 2017 soccer season at the new Phoenix Rising FC soccer complex. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to announce this new era for professional soccer in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona<\/span>,&#8221; said Phoenix Rising FC Governor <span class=\"xn-person\">Berke Bakay<\/span>. &#8220;These planned investments should serve as proof that we are serious about creating a successful soccer franchise in our state. We seek to prove that the Valley of the Sun can deliver a successful United Soccer League team and eventually compete at the highest levels of soccer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">David Fordon<\/span>, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Solanna Group LLC said, &#8220;We&#8217;re quite impressed by Phoenix Rising FC&#8217;s grasp of the goal we are trying to achieve at Akimel 7 for a quality sports and entertainment environment.\u00a0 We also appreciate the Club&#8217;s commitment to bring a state-of-the-art, FIFA stadium designed for <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> climate to Salt River as a significant contribution to the economic growth of the Community.\u00a0 We&#8217;re happy for the Valley and thrilled by the zeal and excitement that professional soccer will bring to all the passionate fans for the sport that are eager for top fight competition and international exhibitions.\u00a0 We very much welcome the addition of Phoenix Rising FC to our Community.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>This monumental announcement was hosted by Phoenix Rising FC ownership\u2014an assembly of successful <span class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix<\/span>-based business owners.\u00a0 The club&#8217;s celebrity owners, multi-platinum recording artists Diplo and Fall Out Boy&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-person\">Pete Wentz<\/span>; and\u00a0veteran Major League Baseball pitcher <span class=\"xn-person\">Brandon McCarthy<\/span> stated that music and sports bring people together in a unique way, improving the quality of life for everyone, no matter the age, making professional soccer in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona<\/span> invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, Phoenix Rising FC announced its commitment to building a championship contending soccer team having already signed talented players for the 2017 season from <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">England<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Jamaica<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Africa<\/span> and the United States.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations for Phoenix Rising FC, <span class=\"xn-person\">Frank Yallop<\/span> also announced the club&#8217;s commitment to developing youth soccer in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona<\/span>. Sharing details about a unique partnership with Arizona Youth Soccer Association (AYSA), Yallop said, &#8220;Phoenix Rising FC is very interested in the development of the next generation of male and female soccer players. In fact, the club just re-signed last year&#8217;s team captain <span class=\"xn-person\">Blair Gavin<\/span>, who is a product of an AYSA club team.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Arizona Youth Soccer Association is pleased and excited to announce our partnership\u00a0with Phoenix Rising FC,&#8221; said AYSA Executive Director, <span class=\"xn-person\">Leslie Johnson<\/span>. &#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> professional soccer team, Phoenix Rising FC, is a natural fit as the official partner of AYSA&#8217;s most competitive leagues, <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona<\/span> Premier and Arizona State League. We look forward to working together for the benefit of youth players in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona<\/span>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Tom Veit<\/span>, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the United Soccer League (USL) said, &#8220;The USL is truly excited about the future of Phoenix Rising FC, which has a dynamic and dedicated ownership group focused on success. We fully expect current and future soccer fans in the Valley of the Sun to embrace their team turning out in full force to be part of the excitement of professional soccer in one of America&#8217;s top markets.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, to commemorate the change in name, Phoenix Rising FC unveiled a revamped website, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phxrisingfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PHXRisingFC.com<\/a> and two special offers including: <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The #EarlyRisers Season Ticket Package, which includes with each single season ticket reservation deposit of <span class=\"xn-money\">$100<\/span>: a limited edition Phoenix Rising FC T-shirt, a Phoenix Rising FC cooling towel, discounted single-match tickets, access to exclusive club events, and pre-sale opportunities to buy exhibition and playoff game tickets. <\/li>\n<li>A commemorative Phoenix Rising FC crest magnet will also be provided for all fans that register at PHXRisingFC.com to receive important updates from the club regarding player signings, scheduling announcements and more. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>About Phoenix Rising FC<br \/><\/b>Phoenix Rising FC is <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> only professional soccer franchise. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League. For more information on the club, visit the team&#8217;s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phxrisingfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PhxRisingFC.com<\/a>. You can also follow the team on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PHXRisingFC<\/a>), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@PHXRisingFC<\/a>), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@PHXRisingFC<\/a>), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/PHXRisingFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">PHXRisingFC<\/a>). For season tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com. <\/p>\n<p><b>About USL<br \/><\/b>The United Soccer League, the longest-standing professional affiliate member of U.S. Soccer, is the largest professional soccer league in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, and the world, with 29 teams in 19 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces during the recent 2016 season. The USL has more than doubled in size since 2014 and built a stable, highly competitive professional soccer league on a national footprint with strong ownership groups in major markets positioned for long-term success. The 2016 season marked the introduction of six teams &#8211; Bethlehem Steel FC, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City B, Rio Grande Valley FC, San Antonio FC and the Swope Park Rangers. The league has confirmed the additions of Reno 1868 FC, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury FC in 2017 and Nashville SC in 2018. The USL&#8217;s teams are divided into two conferences &#8211; Eastern and Western &#8211; with each team playing 32 regular season games starting in 2017. In addition to league play, USL teams compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as various domestic and international exhibitions. The USL is the strongest U.S. men&#8217;s professional soccer league below Major League Soccer. Follow the USL at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uslsoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">USLSoccer.com<\/a>, on YouTube (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/USL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.YouTube.com\/USL<\/a>), and on social media via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/USL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/USLSoccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/USLSoccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n    <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">PHOENIX<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 29, 2016<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-location\">Arizona&#8217;s<\/span> only professional soccer franchise changed its name from Arizona United Soccer Club to Phoenix Rising Football Club. 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