Phoenix Rising FC is a professional soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona, competing in the USL Championship. The club plays its home matches at the expansive Phoenix Rising Stadium at 38th Street/Washington. Founded in 2014, the team's colors are red, black, and gold, with ownership including influential figures like Berke Bakay and Brandon McCarthy, and led on the pitch by head coach Danny Stone. Originally founded as Arizona United, the club was rebranded to Phoenix Rising FC in 2017, signaling ambitious new growth. The club's peak era included a record-setting 20-game winning streak in 2019 and winning the USL Championship title in 2023, led by stars like Solomon Asante and Manuel Arteaga. The modern Rising are perennial contenders, known for a high-octane offense and a strong home-field advantage in the desert heat. The team's culture is defined by a massive and passionate fan base, the "The Bandidos," who create a festival-like atmosphere at every home game, complete with smoke, flags, and constant noise. Phoenix Rising FC is a powerhouse franchise and a standard-bearer for the USL Championship.