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Scottsdale native stays home to play with Phoenix Rising FC

Blair Gavin didn't always plan on playing professional soccer, but now that he is, the experience has come full-circle.

PHOENIX - All that was missing from Phoenix was a big-time professional soccer team. With Phoenix Rising's jump to the United Soccer League, the Valley can officially check that off the list.

"This is something that's been missing," Phoenix Rising midfielder Blair Gavin said. "It's a little slice of paradise in the desert."

Gavin would know -- the Scottsdale native grew up playing soccer here before he made it to the pros.

"Well I played for Sereno growing up, with my brother, and we were a very talented team," Gavin said.

The midfielder didn't always plan on playing professional soccer, but now that he is, the experience has come full-circle.

"I pinch myself every time that I come here. It's unbelievable," Gavin said.

Phoenix Rising FC's next home game is on Sunday, April 23. For tickets and information on the team, visit http://www.phxrisingfc.com/

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