Last week it was announced that Sporting Kansas City would return to Arizona for preseason for the eight straight year. There was one twist, they would spend half of preseason in Scottsdale, Arizona and the other half in Tucson.
Today, their first opponent was announced. Phoenix Rising FC will play Sporting KC on February 17, 2018 at 4:00 PM CT at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Phoenix Rising recently bought their lower division rival, FC Tucson. Over the last seven years, FC Tucson has hosted the Desert Diamond Cup.