Phoenix Rising FC has re-signed German goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky on December 20, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPatrick is a proven winner, having demonstrated his success in this league twice, most recently with Phoenix Rising. He is more than just a soccer player for this club\u2014he has deep roots in Arizona. His wife is from here, and he continues to fight for this club as if he were born and raised here,\u201d said Cory Robertson, Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper coach. \u201cPatrick brings valuable experience as a goalkeeper on the field and seasoned leadership in the locker room, which will inspire and uplift the entire group. His work ethic is unmatched and evident every day. A relentless goalkeeper, Patrick gives everything to the team through his selflessness and compassion for others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rakovsky began his professional career in Germany with 1. FC Nurnberg, making his Bundesliga debut in 2011 at just 18 years old against Borussia Dortmund. Over several seasons, Rakovsky appeared 39 times for Nurnberg\u2019s first team and 55 times for the club\u2019s second team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following his time in Germany, Rakovsky continued his career abroad, making 15 appearances for Belgian club Lierse SK before joining Finnish side FC Lahti, where he added 44 caps. He made his move to the U.S. in 2021, signing with Orange County SC in the USL Championship and playing a key role in their 2021 USL Championship title win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rakovsky joined Phoenix Rising in January 2023 and was an integral part of the club\u2019s successful 2023 season. His reliability and experience between the posts provided critical depth as Rising secured its league title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPhoenix Rising is one of the best clubs in the USL, and Phoenix has truly become home for me and my family,\u201d said Rakovsky. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be back. Personally, I\u2019m focused on earning the No. 1 spot in goal, and as a team, we\u2019re ready to fight for another championship. Winning the title and celebrating with our incredible fans downtown is a moment I\u2019ll never forget, and I\u2019m excited to create more memories like that together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Name:<\/strong> Patrick Rakovsky
Position:<\/strong> Goalkeeper
DOB:<\/strong> June 2, 1993 (31)
Born:<\/strong> Olpe, Germany
Height:<\/strong> 6-2
Weight:<\/strong> 187<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"