Phoenix Rising FC Moving Headquarters To Gila River's Wild Horse Pass

Team officials for Phoenix Rising FC announced Thursday that a move will be taking the team from south Scottsdale to an all-new, permanent stadium and training complex south of the Valley at Gila River Indian Community's Wild Horse Pass.

The new stadium will be just south of Gila River Hotels and Casino. It will have increased capacity, improved VIP luxury suites, speed entry and exits, and additional training fields.

Phoenix Rising FC Governor Berke Bakay stated, "Since the launch of Phoenix Rising FC in 2016, fan support has been consistently increasing. Prior to COVID-19, twenty-three consecutive matches at Casino Arizona Field were sold out due to our amazing supporters. This move will immediately increase stadium seating by more than 35% and also provide room for future expansion."

Fans are expected to be able to watch the team in the new stadium before the beginning of the 2021 USL season, around May 1st.

Phoenic Rising FC wrote on Twitter along with images of the new stadium, "Yes, this will be ready for the 2021 season."

Bakay said, "We appreciate everyone from these governments who spent time exploring stadium location options with us. We will be forever grateful to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community families comprising the Solanna Group for embracing us in 2016 and providing a home on their land for our initial success. We intend to continue working with them well into the future, as their development plans include construction of a multi-purpose stadium and more sports fields."

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Source: AZ Family