Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass
{{Short description|Soccer stadium near Phoenix, Arizona}}
{{About|Phoenix Rising FC's former sports venue from 2021-2022|the club's current home|Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium|the club's home from 2017-2020 |Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex}}
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| name = Wild Horse Pass Stadium
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| image = WMG PHXRisingStadium 0014.jpg
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| address = 19593 S. 48th St.
Chandler, Arizona 85226
| coordinates = {{coord|33|16|15|N|111|58|35|W|display=it}}
| broke_ground = September 2020
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| opened = April 30, 2021
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| owner = Phoenix Rising FC
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| surface = Grass
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| architect = Odell Associates
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| general_contractor = [https://www.willmeng.com/ Willmeng Construction]{{cite web|url=https://cem-az.com/willmeng-construction-celebrates-phoenix-rising-football-clubs-season-opener-in-new-facility/|title=Willmeng Construction Celebrates Phoenix Rising Football Club's Season Opener in New Facility|publisher=Commercial Executive Magazine|website=cem-az.com|date=May 5, 2021|access-date=August 23, 2021}}
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| capacity = 10,000
| suites = 15
| record_attendance = 9,236
(October 23, 2021 vs. Sacramento Republic FC)
| dimensions = {{convert|116|x|74|yd|m|abbr=on}}
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| tenants = Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2021–2022)
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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.
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.{{cite news|url=https://www.phxrisingfc.com/news_article/show/1136579|title=Phoenix Rising FC moves stadium and professional training center to Wild Horse Pass|work=Phoenix Rising Communications |publisher=Phoenix Rising|date=December 10, 2020 |access-date=March 31, 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/2475670/phoenix-risings-move-to-wild-horse-pass-is-all-about-fan-experience/|title=Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience|first=Jake|last=Anderson|website=arizonasports.com|date=December 11, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/soccer/rising/2020/12/10/phoenix-rising-fc-move-wildhorse-pass-casino-land-next-season/3883537001/|title=Phoenix Rising FC set to move into new home at Wild Horse Pass for next season|work=Jose M. Romero|publisher=Arizona Republic|date=December 10, 2020|accessdate=December 10, 2020}}
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|date=February 2023}}
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.{{cite news|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/2636899/phoenix-rising-flips-regular-season-switch-routs-san-diego-in-2021-opener/|title=Phoenix Rising flips regular-season switch, routs San Diego in 2021 opener|first=Jake|last=Anderson|website=arizonasports.com|date=April 30, 2021|accessdate=April 30, 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/soccer/rising/2021/04/30/rising-open-season-dominating-win-over-san-diego-front-5-000/4901892001/|title=Rising open season with dominating win over San Diego in front of 5,000|first=Edwin|last=Perez|publisher=Arizona Republic|date=April 30, 2021|accessdate=April 30, 2021}} 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/phoenix-rising-fc-schedule-2022 | title=2022 Phoenix Rising FC Schedule | publisher=SportsEngine, Inc. | work=USL Championship | accessdate=February 9, 2023 }}
References
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{{Phoenix Rising FC}}
{{USL Championship venues}}
Category:Sports venues completed in 2021
Category:Soccer venues in Arizona
Category:USL Championship stadiums
Category:Buildings and structures in Chandler, Arizona