A former face came back to haunt Phoenix Rising on their trip to face Charleston Battery.

Arturo Rodriguez, who played with the team between 2021-22, bagged himself a brace as the hosts came out on top 4-1 on the night in Rising’s first league loss since April.

Now, it’s back to the Jägermeister Cup, and Phoenix will see another familiar face: Solomon Asante, and his new League One side, Texoma FC.

With Jearl Margaritha and Carl Sainté back from national team duty, can Pa-Modou Kah’s side get back on the winning track as they face lower league opposition?

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

0:00 Intro

2:30 Rising lose the Charleston

8:15 By the Numbers

19:00 Solomon Asante week!

25:00 Who needs to improve?

40:00 Texoma vs Rising