Shaun Wright-Phillips has been part of Phoenix Rising FC since 2017. There are comparisons still made of the goal that he had scored around this time in 2005 against Crystal Palace. At that time Wright-Phillips, playing for Manchester City, had scored two goals and along with Robbie Fowler, had managed to secure a score of 3-1 for his team that resulted in a win for them at Etihad stadium.

Born of 1981, he started playing early and was a successful recruit for the English professional team. During his playing days, he had spent about 13 seasons playing with clubs like Manchester City, Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea which participated in the Premier League. He and his brother Bradley made news when they joined New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer club in 2015. (more…)