Sign both.
James Musa (Colorado Springs Switchbacks | USA)
Musa’s now on a MLS contract anyway. USL definitely better than Handy Prem.
Feeder league to MSL, and features Didier Drogba at Phoenix Rising, Utah team!!
Many of USL teams have aspirations to join MSL as expansion teams.
Arizona you mean. Phoenix has the 12th-largest metro area in the US, larger than Boston, Denver, or Seattle, so it makes a lot of sense as a location for expansion. Currently has MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL teams, though the NHL team went through bankruptcy a few years ago.
Musa’s now on a MLS contract anyway. USL definitely better than Handy Prem.
Feeder league to MSL, and features Didier Drogba at Phoenix Rising, Utah team!!
Many of USL teams have aspirations to join MSL as expansion teams.
Arizona you mean. Phoenix has the 12th-largest metro area in the US, larger than Boston, Denver, or Seattle, so it makes a lot of sense as a location for expansion. Currently has MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL teams, though the NHL team went through bankruptcy a few years ago.
Oops sorry Arizona. Poor man’s California.
Over his injury and makes his first appearance for Phoenix. Subbed after 86 mins in a 2-2 draw with Swope Park (ex club of his).
Picks up a yellow.
Musa and ten man Phoenix (send off at 26 mins) draw 1-1 with Fresno FC.
Musa subbed at 77 mins, and his replacement scores Phoenix’s goal.
Cory Brown not in match day squad for Fresno.
Phoenix come from 2 goals down, to beat LA Galaxy II by 4-3.
Musa subbed on at HT when Rising were behind 1-3.
His team mate and part club owner, 40 yr Didier Drogba got through a 90 min shift, and scored the winner from pen spot.
Perhaps Musa can talk Drogba, into investing in that other Phoenix team!
Musa plays 90 mins as Phoenix beat OKC Energy 3-0.
90 mins as Phoenix thrash Tulsa 5-1. Drogba with a goal.
Phoenix 2nd USL Western Conference.
After being knocked out of the US Open Cup midweek (Musa didn’t play), Phoenix host Simon Elliot’s Sacramento.
2nd v 4th in Western Conference USL.
Both Musa and Drogba starting for Phoenix.
Interesting to see if Musa goes to India, or also excused to focus on his club.
Musa 90 mins in a 1-3 loss.
90 mins for Musa, as Phoenix lose 1-0 at Swope Park Rangers.
90 mins in a 3-1 win over St Louis
90 mins as Phoenix draw 0-0 in Sacramento (coached by Simon Elliott).
Crowd 11,500
90 mins as Phoenix beat Las Vegas 4-0.
Subbed after 65 mins as Phoenix beat Tulsa 3-0.
Phoenix playing Fresno and down 0-1 at HT, and having had a player sent off.
Musa starting for Phoenix, but no Cory Brown in match Day squad for Fresno.
Finished 4-0 to Fresno
90 mins and a yellow card as Phoenix (2nd), beat the worst team in the USL Western Conference, Seattle Sounders II (17th) by 1-0.
Musa credited with an assist for the goal. Must have been some sort of long ball, as Musa not on screen in this video of the goal.
Musa and Tuiloma match up in the USL, as Timbers II lose 1-4 to Phoenix Rising.
Tuiloma plays 90 mins, and Musa subbed on at 70 mins for Phoenix.
Full 90 mins for Musa as Phoenix win 2-0 in Las Vegas.
90 mins for Phoenix in a 4-0 win over San Antonio.
Does seem that Phoenix don’t go as good, when he’s not playing. Be interesting to know whether he is still on radar if any MLS teams, after his very short MLS stint last season.
90 mins in a 4-0 win over Colorado Springs (no Colvey).
All goals coming after Colorado had guy sent off at 65 mins.
Kiwi matchup in the USL. Musa and Adams both play 90 mins as Phoenix beat RGV 1-0.
Phoenix lie 2nd on Western Conference table, equal on points with first placed Real Monarchs.
55 mins before being subbed in a 3-2 loss to San Antonio.
Were already down 3-1 when Musa replaced, so would seem a tactical switch.
90 mins as Phoenix beat Sounders II by 1-0.
Phoenix now top of USL Western Conference.
90 mins as Phoenix beat Colorado Springs 2-1.
No Colvey for Colorado.
Phoenix are 2nd in USL Western Conference, 1 point behind Orange County SC - but they have a game in hand.
90 mins as Phoenix beat St Louis 2-0.
Phoenix are still 2nd in USL Western Conference, 1 point behind Orange County SC - but they still have a game in hand
Gets 86 mins as Phoenix draw 0-0 with Reno 1868.
Phoenix are still 2nd in USL Western Conference, 3 points behind Orange County SC - but they still have a game in hand
Phoenix playing Las Vegas in USL catch up game today. Win this and they go equal top of Western Conference with Orange County.
Unfortunately Musa is out injured. Hopefully nothing serious as he would be a huge loss for them, if he is unavailable in the playoffs.
Twitter account gives little away.
https://www.phxrisingfc.com/injuryreport
Comments post game against Reno 1868.
On ankle injury to James Musa:
"They're going to have some scans tomorrow, and we'll know more about
it. You can't really tell right now. Maybe a small sprain, we're not
sure. We'll know more tomorrow."
Phoenix's last game is at home vs Cameron Knowles Timbers II on the weekend.
Whilst Orange County have a tough road game at Reno 1868.
Looks like USL Conference quarterfinals are straight knock out, top seeds with home advantage. 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 & 4 v 5.
were we in touch with Musa?
Phoenix playing Las Vegas in USL catch up game today. Win this and they go equal top of Western Conference with Orange County.
Unfortunately Musa is out injured. Hopefully nothing serious as he would be a huge loss for them, if he is unavailable in the playoffs.
Twitter account gives little away.
https://www.phxrisingfc.com/injuryreport
Comments post game against Reno 1868.
On ankle injury to James Musa:
"They're going to have some scans tomorrow, and we'll know more about
it. You can't really tell right now. Maybe a small sprain, we're not
sure. We'll know more tomorrow."
Phoenix's last game is at home vs Cameron Knowles Timbers II on the weekend.
Whilst Orange County have a tough road game at Reno 1868.
Looks like USL Conference quarterfinals are straight knock out, top seeds with home advantage. 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 & 4 v 5.
Musaless Phoenix lose to Las Vegas (15th) 5-2 in sin city. They were up 2-1 at HT!
They are unlikely to finish top now. Even if they win on the weekend and Orange County (OC) lose, OC has +6 better GD.
Undoubtedly when Musa plays DM for Phoenix, they are far harder to beat. Like Tuiloma, appears too good for the USL. Wonder if any MLS teams are looking at him. Rapids have some problems in midfield!!
Also new team FC Cincinnati (stand out USL side in 2018), join MLS next year.
Miami & Nashville join in 2020.
Phoenix again sans Musa, lose 0-1 to Portland II coached by Cameron Knowles.
Rising finish with two losses to place 3rd in the Western Conference, when a few days ago they could have been on track for top place.
Got overtaken for 2nd by Elliott's Sacramento. They may host Timbers II again next week in Conference QF.
Musa will hopefully be right for the playoffs. He's obviously a very important player for Phoenix.
To date he has played 26 USL games, with 24 starts.
Musaless Phoenix beat Timbers II by 3-0, in first round of USL playoffs.
Drogba scored first goal for the Rising.
I wonder if Drogba could have done a job for the Nix at a heavily reduced wage of course
I wonder if Drogba could have done a job for the Nix at a heavily reduced wage of course
Drogba is a part owner of the Phoenix Rising.
Phoenix beat Swope Park Rangers 4-2 in their semi, to make the USL Western Conference final.
Drogba got through 90 mins and scored the Rising's 4th goal.
Unfortunately Musa is still out injured.
Phoenix will be hoping Reno upset top of the table Orange County in the other semi, so they get to host the final.
Well Phoenix Rising prove that they can continue to do ok without Musa.
They bet Orange County in California in the USL Western Conference final.
Score 2-1 Phoenix. Drogba with the 2nd goal, and at age 40 he goes the full 90 minutes.
Rising will now play Eastern Conference winners Louisville (5-1 victor over NY Red Bulls II) in the USL final in Louisville on Friday (NZ time).
Hopefully Musa is fit enough to at least make the bench.
He played in last year's final when his former team Swope Park Rangers lost 1-0 to Louisville.
Phoenix lose USL final 1-0 in Louisville.
No Musa, so disappointing last few weeks being injured, to end his season.
Be interesting to know if he’s on the radar of any MLS clubs. Seemed to have a pretty strong season in USL.
Phoenix Rising FC✔@PHXRisingFCSo it begins!
We're excited to make our first roster announcement of 2019: we've re-signed midfielder James Musa! #UpRisingFrom this week's Flying Kiwis -
James Musa: “I am delighted to be coming back to Phoenix in 2019 to build on the success we had in 2018. I can’t wait to link up with my new and old teammates and get to work to achieve our goal of bringing back two trophies in 2019. The club epitomizes what a top franchise in USL should look like. Not just from the player's standpoint but the ownership, coaches, front office and of course the fans are all amazing. It’s an exciting time for football fans in Phoenix and 2019 is only going to be better!”
There you go, the first player announced for next season. Musa had a rock solid 2018 but it was spoiled by an injury which cost him Phoenix’s entire playoff run, which was a long one. The Rising went all the way to the USL championship match, though were defeated 1-0 by Louisville City. Second year in a row that The Moose has lost the USL championship final. Here’s hoping for third time lucky as the USL gets a big rebranding for 2019 that better aligns it with the MLS. Also, Didier Drogba retired, so no more Drogs… but he still owns this team. Bit of a brush with football royalty, played in the same team as the great man for his final season as a pro.
85 mins in a 3-3 draw verus San Antonio.