Phoenix Rising clinches playoff place with help from Sacramento
It took until 20 minutes after the final whistle to finally confirm, but Phoenix Rising booked its place in the USL Championship playoffs on Saturday night following a 3-3 draw...
Phoenix Rising secured their spot in the USL Championship playoffs following a 3-3 draw with Lexington SC on Saturday night. After early goals for both sides, Phoenix Rising extended their lead with goals from Collin Smith and Gunnar Studenhofft. Lexington SC fought back, with Phillip Goodrum and Braudilio Rodrigues narrowing the gap, before finishing level with a free kick from Aaron Molloy.
Ihsan Sacko's impressive goal tally earned him the Golden Boot for the USL Championship. Phoenix Rising finished 8th in the Western Conference standings, requiring help from other teams to clinch a playoff spot. They will face top-seeded New Mexico United in the first round of the playoffs at Isotopes Park on November 1. Despite the challenging road ahead, Phoenix Rising showed signs of strength with key players in good form and the possibility of a winnable matchup against New Mexico United.
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