PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC announced on Monday the transfer of forward Jearl Margaritha to S.K. Beveren in the Belgium Challenger Pro League for an undisclosed fee. Margaritha recorded six goals and six assists in 26 appearances for Rising across all competitions since joining the club midway through the 2024 season.

"I'm going to miss the family feeling," said Margaritha. "Everyone is a family to me here. The way we have built together and started something, we have a goal and that will continue."

A native of Groningen, Netherlands, Margaritha represents Curaçao on the national stage. He appeared in 26 matches (19 starts) in all competitions for Rising after signing a multi-year contract with the club in August 2024.

“This shows we are a club that when people come and show what they're capable of, they get a move,” said Rising Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah. “In this instance it's Europe, which is a great league for [Margaritha] to continue his development.”