Casino Arizona Field
Casino Arizona Field, formerly known as Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, was 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 was the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship from 2017-2020. The complex had a 6,200-seat modular stadium with luxury suites, separate training field, and parking area and was privately funded.[3][4][5]
A nearly complete stadium | |
| Former names | Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (2017–2018) |
|---|---|
| Address | 751 North McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Coordinates | 33°26′15″N 111°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) (2017–2020) | |
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]
On December 10, 2020, Phoenix Rising FC announced that a new, expanded stadium would be built in the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler, Arizona. The luxury boxes and some of the stands were moved to the new site.[10] The main and practice pitches were left intact and will be utilized by the Phoenix Rising Youth Academy.[11]
References edit
- ^ Alejandro Barahona (November 28, 2016). "Arizona United SC reveals new name and logo, plus stadium plans for 2017 season". Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ Paul Kennedy (November 29, 2016). "USL: Phoenix Rising FC unveils stadium plans". Soccer America. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^ "Phoenix's pro soccer team unveils new stadium, name". KPNX. 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.
- ^ . Phoenix Rising FC. November 27, 2016. Archived from the original on January 13, 2017. 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.
- ^ Anderson, Jake (December 11, 2020). "Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience". arizonasports.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Perez, Edwin (February 10, 2021). "New Phoenix Rising FC stadium moves closer to completion for '21 season". azcentral.com. Arizona Republic.