It is owned by legendary Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker, Didier Drogba, Advantage Sports Union CEO, Alex Zheng and an impressive collection of local business leaders and international celebrities. Rising holds the record for the longest win streak in American professional soccer history (20 matches). Established in 2016, the club has won the 20 Western Conference Titles as well as the USL Championship’s 2019 Regular Season Title. Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona history. Get the latest news by following us on Facebook and Twitter or visiting. Two Boards of Directors set the policy direction for the agency with the intent of advancing the regional public transit system. Valley Metro also offers transit options including alternative transportation programs for seniors and people with disabilities, commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bus trip mapping, bicycle safety and telework assistance. Seven high-capacity extensions are planned or are under construction that will create a 66-mile system by 2034. In Fiscal Year 2016, total ridership for the system was 67 million passengers. Valley Metro provides eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County including the planning and operations of a regional bus system and the development and operations of 26 miles of light rail. “This program will give soccer fans an easy way to travel to the stadium for matches and it’s a great way to show our support for the Phoenix Rising team.” “I am proud to have supported the RideRail partnership between Valley Metro and the Phoenix Rising Football Club,” said Phoenix Councilwoman and Valley Metro Chairwoman Laura Pastor. Match tickets will double as valid light rail fare on the day of the event four hours prior to the start of the event, through the end of the transit day. “I look forward to welcoming Phoenix Rising fans, families, and our everyday Valley Metro Rail passengers to this new-and-improved facility.” “The RideRail program will make it easier and more affordable for soccer fans throughout Phoenix and neighboring cities to get to and from the most exciting soccer matches in the valley,” said Phoenix Councilmember Carlos Garcia. RELATED: Phoenix Rising Release Theme Night Schedule for 2023 Rising fans can catch Valley Metro Rail, with their fare covered, at any of the 35 stations across the Valley, leaving any worries about traffic and parking behind. I can’t wait to see our fans enjoy the local businesses pre-and-postgame and watch the local community grow.” Partnering with Valley Metro to provide safe transportation to and from our matches is a win for us and the neighborhood. “Both downtown Phoenix and Mill Avenue are just five stops away from the stadium. “One of the biggest advantages of the club being in central Phoenix is the access our fans now have to the Valley Metro Station at 38 th St/Washington,” said Rising President Bobby Dulle. The partnership includes several branding initiatives, including dedicated signage at the 38th St/ Washington station, located a few hundred feet from Rising’s stadium. “From the Super Bowl experience to Suns’ games and now to Phoenix Rising, I’m proud of our regional partnerships that continue leveraging our transit investments to make our downtown more accessible to the Valley community at-large.” “Thanks to this brand-new partnership between Valley Metro and Phoenix Rising, Phoenicians can ride safely and easily to games, local businesses, and entertainment experiences, leaving the on-foot action to the athletes,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Phoenix Rising FC fans can now use their tickets as their Valley Metro Rail fare when traveling by rail to the 38 th St/Washington station on matchdays, the club announced today.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |