Defense sets tone for 901 FC as OKC Energy game looms
Memphis ranks third in the Eastern Conference in fewest goals allowed.
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Memphis ranks third in the Eastern Conference in fewest goals allowed.
Goals by Kyle Murphy and Michael Salazar help Memphis improve to 5-4-4.
Sunday’s opponent, Sporting Kansas City II, handed Memphis its last loss on June 26.
Increasingly, it’s becoming clear that Memphis is going to be a tough team to score on and fullback Mark Segbers said that’s part of the game that the team is taking a lot of pride in right now.
Coach Ben Pirmann is looking for a thorough 90-minute performance in the team’s first home match in a month.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper Morton, the newest member of Memphis 901 FC, is making an immediate impact for his new club.
New goalkeeper Kyle Morton also has a strong match as club picks up its third victory of the year.
Kyle Murphy’s good form is one reason for optimism heading into Saturday’s visit to division-leading Birmingham.
Northern Ireland native brings size and passing skills to Memphis’ back line.
Memphis 901 FC played one of its best matches of the season, dominating possession and creating solid chance after solid chance against Sporting Kansas City. But the visitors left with a win.
Coach Ben Pirmann calls the first-half showing in last week’s loss to OKC Energy “unacceptable” and says “it won’t happen again.”
Fatigue was undoubtedly a factor as Memphis peppered the visitors from Oklahoma City with chances in the second half but couldn’t find the net.
With John Berner injured late and no available subs, Mark Segbers sees out gritty win over Atlanta United 2.
The club’s first no-restrictions home game since March 2020 offers a chance to get back on track quickly after a frustrating loss in Louisville.
Roster looking more normal ahead of Saturday’s trip to Louisville.
Coming on as a late sub against Indy Eleven, the high school senior made Memphis 901 FC history.
Team will be shorthanded for Saturday’s visit to Group F leader Indy Eleven, but coach Ben Pirmann has high hopes, especially for Andre Reynolds and Brecc Evans.
The veteran’s presence was one of the bright spots in season-opening loss to Birmingham Legion.
First-year head coach likes team’s work ethic in advance of Saturday’s season opener in Birmingham.
The fullback and midfielder are the only two remaining from the inaugural 2019 season roster.
The 26-year-old native of Ghana native helped Tampa Bay to 2020 Eastern Conference championship.
Promising forward Rashawn Dally was drafted by FC Cincinnati in 2019.
Former assistant Ben Pirmann took charge of 901 FC in September and guided it to historic victories in two of its final three games.
Ben Pirmann took over in September for the final three games after Tim Mulqueen was dismissed.
Rooke from Central Florida ends the year with a team-high nine goals.