Phoenix is one of a dozen candidates for MLS expansion, and is widely considered one of the North American first division league's most attractive options because of overall market size, large Latino population and a strategic site and plan for a privately financed, climate-controlled soccer specific stadium.
After the victory, Tim caught up with several of the players, including Drogba and SWP.
That goal came in the form of a header in the 40 minute as Amadou Dia served it into Drogba who directed the ball past Whitecaps FC 2 goalie Sean Melvin and into the net to put Rising FC ahead just before halftime. The Ivory Coast hero has also become an owner of the club too.
Drogba, wearing No. 11 in red and the captain's armband, made his playing debut for USL side Phoenix Rising FC about two months after agreeing to join the club as player and part owner.
And the 39-year-old made an immediate impact on Saturday, opening his account in a 2-1 win over Whitecaps II.
Drogba scored the opener with a trademark header five minutes before the break.
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The second-tier side has ambitions of progressing to the MLS, and also have fellow ex-Chelsea player Shaun Wright-Phillips on their books.
See both the goals below.
Former Newcastle star Tiote passed away earlier this week after collapsing in training for Beijing Enterprises.
Drogba wrote on Instagram: "New chapter, new Team, new friends, the game is still lovely @phxrisingfc".
On a more serious note, Drogba dedicated his debut win to the late Cheick Tiote, his countryman who tragically passed away last week. "My thoughts and condolences to his family".
Sunday saw the former Chelsea striker make his debut for Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League Western Conference.
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