Casino Arizona Field
As part of the new deal the team’s stadium will now be known as Casino Arizona Field. The new name will be reflected throughout the stadium at the 2019 home opener against the New Mexico United on Saturday, March 16. Casino Arizona Field Casino Arizona Field Tickets. The Casino Arizona Field encompasses more than 15 acres of training fields and a stadium facility. Located in Tempe, Ariz., it's home to the Phoenix Rising FC soccer team of the USL Championship league. The complex opened in 2017 after just a.
| Former names | Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (2017–2018) |
|---|---|
| Address | 751 North McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Coordinates | 33°26′15″N111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°WCoordinates: 33°26′15″N111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°W |
| Owner | Phoenix Rising FC |
| Executive suites | 15 |
| Capacity | 6,200 |
| Record attendance | 7,707 (October 26, 2018 vs. Swope Park Rangers) |
| Field size | 116 yd × 74 yd (106 m × 68 m) |
| Acreage | 15.8 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 1, 2017 |
| Opened | March 25, 2017 |
| Architect | DLR Group |
| General contractor | Rummel Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2017–present) | |
Casino Arizona Field, formerly known as Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, is a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Tempe, Arizona.[1][2] It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The complex has a 6,200-seat temporary stadium with luxury suites, separate training field, and parking area and is privately funded.[3][4][5]
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Name of stadium: Casino Arizona Field: Total capacity: 6.200: 6.200 at international matches: Seats: 6.200: Built: 2017: Formerly: Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (2017.
History[edit]
The first game at the complex was held on March 25, 2017, when Rising FC hosted Toronto FC II in front of a crowd of 6,890 fans.[6] They won their first game at the stadium on April 8 by defeating LA Galaxy II 2–1. Luke Rooney scored both goals, the first one on a penalty kick. They were the first goals scored by the team in their new stadium.[7]
On March 15, 2019, Casino Arizona signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Rising FC, including naming rights to the stadium, now called Casino Arizona Field.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^'Arizona United SC reveals new name and logo, plus stadium plans for 2017 season'. Alejandro Barahona. Arizona Republic. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'USL: Phoenix Rising FC unveils stadium plans'. Paul Kennedy. Soccer America. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix's pro soccer team unveils new stadium, name'. 12news.com. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix-area pro soccer team announces new name, stadium complex'. KTAR News. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements in Anticipation of 2017 Season'. Phoenix Rising FC. November 27, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Rising FC Players Thrilled by Stadium, Fans'. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League (USL). March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^'Rooney Rises to Occasion for Phoenix'. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix Rising FC Partners With Casino Arizona For Stadium Naming Rights'. Phoenix Rising Football Club. March 15, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^'New for 2019: Casino Arizona Field'. Soccer Stadium Digest. March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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