Phoenix Rising look to utilize academy youth system moving forward
The first part of that transition started in August, when the Rising replaced former coach Rick Schantz with Juan Guerra. The next part of that transition is ongoing and involves finding diamonds in the rough through their academy.
The academy is made up of Rising youth players – a talented group of 7- to 19-year-olds – who play against opposing USL academies year-round. The older age groups have the opportunity to play in MLS NEXT, a development experience that provides additional game experie
The academy is made up of Rising youth players – a talented group of 7- to 19-year-olds – who play against opposing USL academies year-round. The older age groups have the opportunity to play in MLS NEXT, a development experience that provides additional game experie