It’s finally happening – after previously announcing an upcoming Division One league for USL, the league has now confirmed that promotion and relegation is coming for 2028.

Plus, fresh off a 4-4 thriller against El Paso Locomotive punctuated by a Mo Traore banger to save a point, can Phoenix Rising get it done against Rhode Island FC? And will Jearl Margaritha finally follow Emil Cuello in recovering from injury and get on the field?

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

0:00 Intro

2:55 Rising Drew El Paso 4-4 Over The Weekend

9:45 By The Numbers

19:00 Rhode Island FC Preview

36:25 USL Promotion And Relegation Announced

49:40 US Open Cup