Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass

This article is about Phoenix Rising FC's former sports venue from 2021-2022. For the club's current home, see Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium. For the club's home from 2017-2020, see Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex.

Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass is a soccer complex including the Wild Horse Pass Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium near Chandler, Arizona. It is the former home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The stadium was completed before the start of the 2021 USL Championship season.

Wild Horse Pass Stadium

Address	19593 S. 48th St. Chandler, Arizona 85226
Coordinates	33°16′15″N 111°58′35″W
Owner	Phoenix Rising FC
Executive suites	15
Capacity	10,000
Record attendance	9,236 (October 23, 2021 vs. Sacramento Republic FC)
Field size	116 yd × 74 yd (106 m × 68 m)
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	September 2020
Opened	April 30, 2021
Architect	Odell Associates
General contractor	Willmeng Construction[1]
Tenants
Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2021–2022)

It is located on land in the Gila River Indian Community, near Interstate 10 and Loop 202, across the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The complex has 10,000 seats with a video board, press box, improved sound, a family-friendly general admission section, ticket office, locker rooms, two practice fields, and a on-site administrative office.^[2][3][4]

Background

During planning for a permanent stadium, Phoenix Rising considered sites in Mesa, Phoenix, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale and Tempe.^{[citation needed]}

History

The first Phoenix Rising game at the complex was held on April 30, 2021, when Rising defeated San Diego Loyal SC 4–1. Jon Bakero scored the first goal on the 39th minute, followed by Santi Moar, Aodhan Quinn and Kevon Lambert.^[5][6] The last game Phoenix Rising at Wild Horse Pass was on October 15, 2022, with Rising coming out on top 3–1 over Atlanta United 2. The final goal was scored in the 80th minute by Jackson Conway for Atlanta.^[7]

References

1. "Willmeng Construction Celebrates Phoenix Rising Football Club's Season Opener in New Facility". cem-az.com. Commercial Executive Magazine. May 5, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
2. "Phoenix Rising FC moves stadium and professional training center to Wild Horse Pass". Phoenix Rising Communications. Phoenix Rising. December 10, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
3. Anderson, Jake (December 11, 2020). "Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience". arizonasports.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
4. "Phoenix Rising FC set to move into new home at Wild Horse Pass for next season". Jose M. Romero. Arizona Republic. December 10, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
5. Anderson, Jake (April 30, 2021). "Phoenix Rising flips regular-season switch, routs San Diego in 2021 opener". arizonasports.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
6. Perez, Edwin (April 30, 2021). "Rising open season with dominating win over San Diego in front of 5,000". Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
7. "2022 Phoenix Rising FC Schedule". USL Championship. SportsEngine, Inc. Retrieved February 9, 2023.