Casino Arizona Field Explained

Casino Arizona Field
Logo Image:Casino Arizona Field Logo.jpg
Former Names:
(2017–2018)
Address:
Tempe, AZ 85281
Coordinates:33.4375°N -111.9056°W
Broke Ground:February 1, 2017
Opened:March 25, 2017
Owner:Phoenix Rising FC
Surface:Grass
Architect:DLR Group
General Contractor:Rummel Construction
Capacity:6,200
Suites:15
Record Attendance:7,707
(October 26, 2018 vs.
Swope Park Rangers)
Dimensions:116x
Acreage:15.8
Tenants:Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2017–2020)

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 to 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]

History

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Arizona United SC reveals new name and logo, plus stadium plans for 2017 season. Alejandro Barahona. Arizona Republic. November 28, 2016. March 21, 2017.
  2. News: USL: Phoenix Rising FC unveils stadium plans. Paul Kennedy. Soccer America. November 29, 2016. March 21, 2017.
  3. Web site: Phoenix's pro soccer team unveils new stadium, name. KPNX. November 29, 2016. March 21, 2017.
  4. News: Phoenix-area pro soccer team announces new name, stadium complex. KTAR News. November 28, 2016. March 21, 2017.
  5. Web site: Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements in Anticipation of 2017 Season. Phoenix Rising FC. November 27, 2016. March 21, 2017. January 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113141051/http://www.phxrisingfc.com/news_article/show/727068?referrer_id=2995073. dead.
  6. Web site: Rising FC Players Thrilled by Stadium, Fans. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League (USL). March 26, 2017. March 26, 2017.
  7. Web site: Rooney Rises to Occasion for Phoenix. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League. April 8, 2017. April 9, 2017.
  8. Web site: Phoenix Rising FC Partners With Casino Arizona For Stadium Naming Rights. Phoenix Rising Football Club. March 15, 2019. March 15, 2019.
  9. Web site: New for 2019: Casino Arizona Field. Soccer Stadium Digest. March 18, 2019. March 18, 2019.
  10. News: Phoenix Rising's move to Wild Horse Pass is all about fan experience. Jake. Anderson. arizonasports.com. December 11, 2020. March 31, 2021.
  11. News: New Phoenix Rising FC stadium moves closer to completion for '21 season. Edwin. Perez. Arizona Republic. azcentral.com. February 10, 2021.