Match Preview: Miami FC at Phoenix Rising FC
#PHXvMIA Quick Facts
- Date: 5/18/24
- Kickoff: 10:30 P.M. EST
- Venue: Phoenix Rising Stadium
- Watch: TV33 (Local), CBS News App (Local), Pluto TV (Local), Golazo Network (Nationwide), ESPN+ (Nationwide), & YouTube (International)
Overview
Miami FC heads on their fourth away match of the season, traveling to Arizona to take on Phoenix Rising FC.
Miami FC
The last time the two faced each other, Miami took the three points at home, after a 2-1 win. This year, Phoenix will be hosting the matchup between the two teams.
Miami’s last match was played at home against Indy Eleven FC. Despite the loss, Miami’s Luisinho scored his second goal of the USL Championship season, and fourth of his 2024 Miami FC campaign.
Miami will be looking to get the necessary three points from this weekend’s match before coming home next week to take on North Carolina FC.
Opponent: Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix currently sits sixth on the USL Championship’s Western Conference table. With a 3-3-4 record, the Arizona team has accumulated 12 points thus far this season.
They tied their last match 1-1 at Detroit where midfielder Giulio Doratiotto scored his first goal of the season. Alongside Doratiotto, Phoenix’s top scorer, Remi Cabral, is the main player to watch on the home team’s side, tallying six goals so far this season.
Phoenix Rising will be working towards securing its fourth win of the season when the two face this Saturday.
