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Didier Drogba leads Phoenix Rising to first ever Western Conference finals

Didier Drogba scored a goal and provided an assist as Phoenix Rising defeated Swope Park Rangers 4-2 to book a place in the 2018 United Soccer League Western Conference finals.

After netting a stunning 40-yard free-kick in Phoenix's last victory over Portland Timbers II, the African legend inspired his side to avenge last season's quarter-final loss with an impressive performance in front of a sold out Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex crowd.

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Just the pure sound of a club with its supporters.#UpRising pic.twitter.com/SqLnDBBhVA — (x)-Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) October 27, 2018

Jason Johnson broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute.