The Phoenix Rising face Portland for the first time this season. Read a preview for the game and then return for a recap.

Sunday’s game

Phoenix Rising FC (11-5-5) at Portland Timbers Football Club 2 (10-9-3)

When: Noon Season schedule | USL Standings

Where: Providence Park, Portland

TV: YurView Cox channel 4

Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: El Patron 93.7 FM, Fox Sports 910 AM

Outlook: The Rising’s 4-1 loss to Real Monarchs SLC last Saturday dropped the Rising into a tie for second with Orange County SC (38 points) in the Western Conference standings. SLC leads with 44 points. … As the calendar has turned to August, the Rising have 13 games left in the season and are in solid position to make the postseason. A year ago, the Rising finished fifth and made its first-ever playoff appearance.

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