Phoenix pulled a goal back from the penalty spot in the 51st minute when Jon Bakero shot home into the right corner, but El Paso restored its two-goal lead shortly after as Aaron Gomez found the back of the net.

Rising FC pulled back within a goal again midway through the second half on a fine individual effort by Junior Flemmings, who outpaced his marker down the left side before cutting into the penalty area and sending a low finish into the far corner of the net.

Solomon Asante then tied the game up with 10 minutes to go as a turnover by El Paso in its half allowed a low cross from the left across the top of the six-yard area to pick out the Ghanaian standout for a simple finish at the back post.