Casino Arizona Field
| 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) | |
Fans will be spread out and given an assigned seat on either the east, west or south end of Casino Arizona Field. Food and drink (including alcohol) will be available for purchase, but the club.
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]
History[edit]
- 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.
- 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.
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]
Casino Arizona Field Map
- ^'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.
Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Having forgotten to take a left turn at Albuquerque, we found ourselves in the Valley of the Sun, home to one of the USL’s most exciting teams, Phoenix Rising FC. And so it the 2018 Western Conference Champions’ home, Casino Arizona Field, located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, that became the 58th stop in our ‘Residence’ tour.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that Casino Arizona Field seems like a work in progress. The 6200 capacity stadium is home to Phoenix Rising in their current guise as a USL team, but plans to create a Major League Soccer expansion would see the current site transformed into a far grander affair. As it is though, the stadium holds a quaint charm, surrounded by scrub land but still boasting a backdrop of mountainous national parks, it’s every bit a part of the fan experience that the club is built upon.
Founded in 2014 as Arizona United SC, Phoenix Rising rose from the ashes of a takeover in 2016 that now sees an ownership group comprised of the likes of Didier Drogba, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, and DJ and producer Diplo among others, bringing a touch of glamour to the table. And it’s a table that needs no ante, for despite it’s name, which simply comes from a multi-year sponsorship deal with Casino Arizona, there’s not a slot machine in sight.
Despite its relatively small scale, the stadium still prioritises the aforementioned fan experience in the unique way that only the US soccer scene can. A supporters section lays down the law for match day, setting out the expectations for anyone not familiar with the club by spelling it out for them: 'What to expect – Standing the entire match, mature language, obstructed views, periods of heavy smoke, and loudness.' Unapologetically blunt, you’re there to fully enjoy the game and no mistake. Will there be beverages? Yes. Adult beverages? Absolutely.
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