Phoenix Rising FC Kicks Off Home Season Against Orange County SC

Carvana presents the home opener for the Phoenix soccer club.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Phoenix Rising FC, the professional soccer team in Arizona's capital city, is set to host Orange County SC in their 2026 home opener on March 14th. The match, presented by Carvana, marks the start of the new season for the Phoenix club as they look to build on their success from the previous year.

Why it matters

As one of the top teams in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Championship, Phoenix Rising's home opener is an anticipated event for local soccer fans. The match against Orange County SC, another strong USL club, should provide an exciting start to the new season and set the tone for the team's campaign to compete for a league title.

The details

Phoenix Rising FC finished the 2025 USL Championship season with a 16-10-4 record, qualifying for the playoffs. They will be aiming to build on that performance and make a deep run in the 2026 postseason. Orange County SC, meanwhile, had a 13-10-7 record last year and will provide a tough early-season test for the home team.

  • The Phoenix Rising FC home opener against Orange County SC will take place on March 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time.

The players

Phoenix Rising FC

The professional soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona that competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the United States Soccer Pyramid.

Orange County SC

A professional soccer club based in Orange County, California that also plays in the USL Championship.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Phoenix Rising FC home opener against Orange County SC are on sale now through the team's website and box office.

The takeaway

The home opener for Phoenix Rising FC marks an exciting start to the new USL Championship season, as the club looks to build on its recent success and compete for a league title in front of its passionate local fanbase.