Phoenix Rising star Solomon Asante scored a brilliant free-kick to help his side record a 2-1 win over Sacramento Republic FC at the Heart Health Park.
The former TP Mazembe winger put his side in front in the 31st minute with his goal from the set-piece.
Set up just over 25 yards from goal, left of center, the Ghanaian fired a curling shot into the top-left corner of the net that gave Diaz little chance to save.
David Egbo increased the lead for Phoenix Rising from a close-range finish which was assisted by Solomon Asante.
Sacramento Republic pulled one back through Dan Casey from a header that landed hard on the turf and bounded high into the right corner of the net
Watch the goal below: