The pressure is on. After Rémi Cabral’s opener proved not enough against Las Vegas Lights, Phoenix Rising has two teams snapping at their heels. Can Jearl Margaritha, Tomás Ángel, Renzo Zambrano and Rocco Rios Novo keep Diego Gomez’s side in a postseason berth, or will Aaron Bibout and Ethan Zubak help lift both FC Tulsa and Orange County respectively into pole position as the USL Championship season enters its final month.

Join Max Simpson, Owain Evans and Rees Goodall on the PHNX Rising Podcast to discuss Phoenix Rising’s playoff hopes.

0:00 Intro

3:00 Looking At The Numbers From Last Weekend’s Match

10:26 Should Tomás Ángel And Rémi Cabral Play Together?

17:05 These Are Must Win Games For Rising

21:10 Tensions Were High After The Game Against Las Vegas

30:32 Current USL West Standings

32:43 Playoff Scenarios With Orange County and Tulsa

37:45 Orange County’s Remaining Matches

41:58 FC Tulsa’s Remaining Matches