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'We were always motivated' – Asante proud of Phoenix Rising’s 2019 season

The 30-year-old Ghanaian recounts Rick Schantz's men's performance in the USL Championship last term

Solomon Asante has revealed his pride at how Phoenix Rising performed in the USL Championship last season.

The 2019 campaign was a pleasing season for the Arizona-based outfit. Although they never emerged as champions, they set impressive records.

Phoenix set a USL record for the longest winning run as well as the longest unbeaten streak.

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