Phoenix Rising seeks first MLS win

Phoenix Rising travels to PayPal Park to face the San Jose Earthquakes in a U.S. Open Cup third-round match. This marks the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Rising coach Pa-Modou Kah emphasizing that his team is not the underdog despite facing higher-budget opposition. freshyourfeel.org

The U.S. Open Cup, organized by U.S. Soccer since 1914, allows clubs from all levels to compete in a single tournament. Rising has previously faced MLS opponents, including a 4-1 loss to Houston Dynamo last year, but is determined to secure their first top-tier victory this time around.