Historic victory over Louisville strengthens 901 FC’s playoff hopes
Michael Salazar scores late in the first half against a host of Louisville City FC defenders. Memphis won the contest 2-1 in Memphis. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis goalkeeper Cody Cropper reaches to defend the goal with an asist from Skylar Thomas during an early score by Louisville City FC in Wednesday's match in Memphis. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901FC midfielder Dominic Oduro fights for the ball against Louisville City FC midfielder Abdou Thiam. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901FC forward Michael Salazar fights Louisville City FC goalkeeper Chris Hubbard and defender Cameron Lancaster for a pass near the goal. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC Midfielder Dominic Oduro gets a yellow card during Wednesday's match with Louisville City FC at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special for The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901FC fans show their support for the team during Wednesday's contest with Louisville City FC at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Michael Salazar hangs onto Lousiville City FC's Sean Totsch in Wednesday's game at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC's Brecc Evans and Louisville City FC's Akil Watts fight for control of the ball in Wednesday's contest in Memphis at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Victory gives Memphis 41 points and moves club into third place in the Central Division.
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Memphis 901 FC United Soccer League Ben Pirmann Mark Segbers Michael SalazarJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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