Pachuca shows quality in friendly victory over 901 FC
Memphis midfielder Ewan Grandison takes a foot to the chest Saturday from Pachuca forward Jonathan Copete during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to the squad from Mexico at AutoZone Park. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Elliot Collier (center) celebrates with teammate Ewan Grandison after scoring against Pachuca during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to the squad from Mexico at AutoZone Park. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Elliot Collier (left) collides with Pachuca defender îscar Murillo during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to the squad from Mexico. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis goalkeeper Scott Levene misses a shot by the Pachuca offense during 901 FC's 6-1 loss Saturday. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis head coach Tim Mulqueen admonishes his team to keep playing during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to Pachuca at AutoZone Park. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies draft pick Ja Morant crushes the guitar to kick off 901 FC's game against Pachuca in front of a sellout crowd at AutoZone Park. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Lagos Kunga is tripped up by a Pachuca defender during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to the squad from Mexico. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis goalkeeper Scott Levene puts the ball back in play after a shot attempt during 901 FC's 6-1 loss Saturday at AutoZone Park. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender Josh Morton (left) and midfielder Ewan Grandison collide Saturday with Pachuca forward Jonathan Copete during 901 FC's 6-1 loss to the squad from Mexico. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Despite the 6-1 score, the visit from Mexican power Pachuca is a success for Memphis 901 FC.
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Memphis 901 FC United Soccer LeagueJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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