It’s a new tournament, but a familiar opponent. Phoenix Rising will take part in the Jägermeister Cup for the first time in club history, as the competition expands to include USL Championship teams.

In their first group game, Pa-Modou Kah’s side will take on San Antonio FC. Last time these sides met, Rising won 2-1 on network television thanks to goals from Rémi Cabral and Jearl Margaritha, as the Texan side went without Mitchell Taintor.

But can Rising find a way to repeat that success, and get off to a good start in the group stage?

Join Max Simpson, Owain Evans and Rees Goodall on the PHNX Rising Podcast to discuss.

0:00 – Intro

2:33 – Rising played a normal match??

4:00 – By the numbers

15:00 – What certain players bring to the table

17:00 – Lineup choices

28:00 – New cup competition: the Jägermeister Cup

32:40 – Does Rising have the mental high-ground

39:00 – Rising’s approach to cup competition

41:00 – Score predictions

46:00 – Dollar beer night