CARSON, Calif. — Phoenix Rising FC has its sights on one day becoming a Major League Soccer franchise.
Playing in an MLS venue on Wednesday afternoon, Phoenix Rising looked very much at home after a 4-1 dismantling of LA Galaxy 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The victory, Phoenix’s fourth straight, moved Rising to 6-1-1 this season. Their 19 points puts them at the top of Group B in the chase for the USL Championship playoffs. The defeat dropped LA to 3-2-0 (9 points), good for fourth in the five-team group.