Phoenix FC Wolves

Phoenix FC is a professional soccer team that plays in the USL (United Soccer League), a couple levels below the MLS. 2013 is their inaugural season, and considering that everything came together at the last minute, they’re not doing too bad in their first year.
Phoenix FC plays at ASU’s women’s soccer stadium on the corner of University & Rural in Tempe. It’s a great size stadium at 3,000 seats for a team at this level and it’s close to a light rail stop. The season runs May through August and fortunately all games are at night so you don’t have to sit in 100+ degree heat to enjoy a professional soccer game. The supporter’s section (the group in Section 301) does a great job of creating atmosphere by singing, chanting, and occasionally swearing, through the entire game.
A couple downsides to the franchise are they don’t keep their team shop well stocked and the tall boy beers sell for $ 12 a can. I recommend getting your beer elsewhere prior to the match at that price. The team shop doesn’t have too many jerseys available and selection is limited on shirts and other items also.
Professional soccer has had a long time coming to the valley, and it’s great to finally see it happen. Let’s hope they stick around for a long time.