Phoenix Rising FC claimed a 2–1 victory over Orange County SC in USL League One action on Saturday, earning all three points at home. The specific goal scorers and timing of the goals were not immediately confirmed in the official match record.
Phoenix found the net twice while Orange County managed a reply to keep the contest competitive, but the visitors ultimately fell short. The home side did enough across the 90 minutes to secure the win without picking up a single booking — neither team received a yellow or red card in what was a cleanly contested affair.
The result gives Phoenix Rising FC a valuable home win as the League One season continues to take shape, with three points that could prove significant in what is shaping up to be a tight campaign. For Orange County SC, the defeat on the road will sting, particularly given they found the net themselves and were never completely out of the game. A one-goal margin suggests the visitors stayed in the fight until the end but couldn't find the equalizer when it mattered most.
Phoenix Rising FC will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while Orange County SC must regroup quickly to avoid letting a single-goal road loss spiral into a deeper slide in the standings.
USL League One