Memphis 901 FC fullback named to USL Championship team of the week
Fullback provided the key assist in Saturday’s victory over Sporting Kansas City II.
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Fullback provided the key assist in Saturday’s victory over Sporting Kansas City II.
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.
“We don’t look good getting off the bus but there’s zero fear,” coach Carey Talley says as they open play in the U.S. Youth Soccer national tournament.
Michael Salazar scored early in the second half Saturday as Memphis 901 FC ran its unbeaten streak to three games with a 1-1 draw against Indy Eleven at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper Morton, the newest member of Memphis 901 FC, is making an immediate impact for his new club.
Kyle Morton, who had eight saves, was named the league’s player of the week.
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.
Kyle Morton, on loan from Houston in Major League Soccer, has had success with Pittsburgh and Saint Louis in USL Championship.
Kyle Murphy scores twice as 901 FC runs its record to 2-3-4. The draw leaves Memphis with 11 points through its first nine games of the season (two wins and three ties).
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.
John Berner had played every minute this season.
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he was more nervous about smashing the guitar at the 901 FC home opener than he was before any Memphis playoff game.
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.
Fullback Mark Segbers, who led the team in touches, passes and possessions gained, was named Memphis’ man of the match. 901 FC will be back in AutoZone Park this week to face Atlanta.
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.
Michael Salazar, Kyle Murphy score as Memphis defeats Indy Eleven soccer for the first time. Collierville High’s Matt Brucker makes club history as Memphis’ youngest player ever to appear in a game.
Matt Brucker of Collierville and Max Talley of Houston will keep future high school, college eligibility.