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Rising FC, LouCity play a thriller in the desert | Best Games of 2023

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 12/23/23, 8:00AM EST

Back-and-forth tilt between title contenders went down to the wire at Phoenix Rising Stadium

As 2023 comes to a close, we’re going to take a look back at 10 of the best games of the campaign.

In the middle of June, Phoenix Rising FC played host to Louisville City FC in a rematch of the 2018 USL Championship Final. The result was a thrilling back-and-forth tussle that saw big names step up in key moments for both sides.

Join us every morning through New Year’s Eve for more great games from the past season.

Best Games of the 2023 USL Championship Season
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