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It finished level: Phoenix Rising FC 2-2 Rhode Island in the USL Championship (Round 1) on Sun, 23 Mar 2025 at Phoenix Rising Stadium at 38th St/Washington, Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix Rising FC goals: Damian Rivera 40', Hope Kodzo Avayevu 55'. Rhode Island goals: JJ Williams 6', Pape Mar Boye 43' (og). Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: JJ Williams (8.5).
Phoenix Rising FC and Rhode Island shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Phoenix Rising Stadium at 38th St/Washington on Sunday 23 March in the USL Championship.
JJ Williams put Rhode Island ahead on 6' (0-1), Damian Rivera levelled for Phoenix Rising FC on 40' (1-1), an own goal by Pape Mar Boye restored Rhode Island's lead on 43' (1-2) and Hope Kodzo Avayevu levelled for Phoenix Rising FC on 55' (2-2).
Phoenix Rising FC had 48% of the ball, shots were 11-17 (3-5 on target).
JJ Williams (Rhode Island FC) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,549. Referee: Alyssa Nichols.
| Phoenix Rising FC | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Total shots | 11 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 30 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 244 (78%) | 283 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 14 |
| Shots outside box | 2 | 3 |
Phoenix Rising FC (4-1-4-1): Patrick Rakovsky, Collin Smith, Pape Mar Boye, Mohamed Traore, Emil Cuello, Jamison Ping, Noble Okello, Ihsan Sacko, Hope Kodzo Avayevu, Damian Rivera, Rémi Cabral
Rhode Island (5-3-2): Koke Vegas, Grant Stoneman, Karifa Yao, Clay Holstad, Aldair Sanchez, Frank Nodarse, Maxi Rodriguez, Taimu Okiyoshi, Albert Dikwa, JJ Williams, Noah Fuson
The match was a draw, 2-2 (USL Championship) on Sun, 23 Mar 2025.
Sun, 23 Mar 2025, 02:00 UTC at Phoenix Rising Stadium at 38th St/Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, USL Championship.