Phoenix Rising FC's Hope Avayevu, Dariusz Formella, and Jearl Margaritha on game night

Phoenix Rising Draw Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-1 at Weidner Field

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - Phoenix Rising drew Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-1 on May 3 at Weidner Field. Forward Jearl Margaritha scored his third regular season goal, while defender Ascel Essengue made his Rising debut as Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah's side took a point off the reigning USL Championship title holders. "It was a good game," Essengue said. "It was a little difficult with the weather and altitude, but I thi... Full Story