Phoenix Rising FC, the Valley's professional soccer team, is getting a new home — this time in central Phoenix.
Phoenix Rising's Joey Calistri drives past Tate Schmitt of Real Monarchs in 2019. Photo: Joe Hicks/Getty Images
The team will pay $300,564 the first year, with rent increasing each year to account for inflation, according to the council agenda.The central location, which is next to a light rail station, could help the relatively new team continue to grow its fan base.The team was founded as Arizona United Soccer Club in 2014 and rebranded as Phoenix Rising in 2017. It is a member of the USL Championship league which operates under MLS leadership.
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