AutoZone Park - The Daily Memphian

March 2020

Still the One: The 20th anniversary of AutoZone Park’s opening a milestone for Memphis

Twenty years ago to great fanfare, AutoZone Park opened its doors to Memphians for the first time. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

By Don Wade March 29, 2020
Playing without fans in AutoZone Park no help to Memphis 901 FC, Redbirds

"There's no playbook for this," Memphis 901 FC/Redbirds owner Peter Freund says of trying to navigate what lies ahead for city's USL soccer team and Triple-A baseball team.

By Don Wade March 20, 2020
Memphis 901 FC: Meet the team

Get to know the players who will compete for Memphis 901 FC in the USL Championship in 2020.

By John Varlas March 05, 2020

Nominations open for second class of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

After an inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Experience and Hall of Fame last season, organizers are searching for the next members for recognition.

By The Daily Memphian Staff February 17, 2020
Conaway: An architect gives Memphis shape, from AutoZone Park to FedExForum

You may not think you know Rob Norcross, but you do. He was the architect for the most acclaimed minor league ballpark in the country, and for the home of grit and grind.

By Dan Conaway February 03, 2020

Cardinals Caravan, with ace Jack Flaherty, stops at AutoZone Park

In town with the annual Cardinals Caravan, St. Louis starting pitcher Jack Flaherty says the Cardinals just ran into a “hot team” in the NLCS and that there is no place in the game for cheating of any kind.

By Don Wade January 17, 2020

AutoZone Park gets new playing surface

AutoZone Park has a new Bermuda hybrid playing surface in time for the Triple-A National Championship Game and the end of the Memphis 901 FC season.

By Don Wade September 16, 2019
Chick-fil-A hosts 17th annual Labor Day 5K to help kids win at life

Chick-fil-A's annual 5K brought nearly 2,000 racers downtown. The event served free chicken sandwiches and benefited Junior Achievement of Memphis.

By Abigail Warren September 03, 2019

Nelson: Jefferson, Hamilton, Sinatra — and AutoZone Park

Memphis decided to bring the best of the urban past into the vitality of the urban present in a minor league ballpark.

By Michael Nelson August 27, 2019
No. 2 pick Ja Morant is already First Grizzly

Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant hasn't even played his first NBA game and already he is the new, hope-filled, face of the franchise.

By Don Wade August 23, 2019
Art, history and soccer converge in Downtown Memphis

The scale of images on the art walk in four historic Downtown alleys invites selfies. “We expect to lose some of our crowd as people stop and Instagram the murals,” said Penelope Huston of the Downtown Memphis Commission.

By Jill Johnson Piper August 10, 2019

Quick Change: Turning baseball into soccer venue in a one-minute view

In a period of about 27 hours, workers turned a baseball field into a soccer pitch at AutoZone Park. And there's video evidence of the change.

By The Daily Memphian Staff May 16, 2019
Memphis 901 FC to host Mexican powerhouse Pachuca in June friendly

Pachuca bringing world-class talent to AutoZone for June friendly.

By John Varlas May 05, 2019
Pro sports leaders talk about how their operations benefit Memphis

The leaders of professional sports franchises in Memphis and WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational discussed the economic impact of sports on the city Thursday.

By Elle Perry May 02, 2019

Memphis 901 FC creates plenty of chances but falls to Atlanta

Atlanta scores just before halftime to deny Memphis 901 FC its first home victory.

By John Varlas April 11, 2019
Memphis 901 FC back on friendly turf, searching for three points

Coach Tim Mulqueen looking for better finishing as 901 FC plays at home for the first time since March 16.

By John Varlas April 10, 2019
Proposed Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations for inaugural class

Leaders of a proposed Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for those with ties to Memphis who had an impact on the city's sports history.

By Clay Bailey April 01, 2019

Memphis 901 FC wins the night, if not the match

Although Memphis 901 FC lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay Saturday night at AutoZone Park as pro soccer returned to town, they gave the fans a two-hour party.

By Don Wade March 09, 2019
United Soccer League president excited about 901 FC’s potential

United Soccer League commissioner Jake Edwards looking forward to Memphis 901 FC's debut Saturday.

By John Varlas March 09, 2019

Local roots provide Ben Johnson a perspective of role as Memphis Redbirds manager

Genuine Ben: Germantown’s Ben Johnson, new manager of the Memphis Redbirds, says he will be a listen-first leader as he relates to young players

By Don Wade February 13, 2019
Honduran forward Junior Sandoval joins Memphis 901 FC

Junior Sandoval bolsters team's attacking options ahead of March 9 season-opener.

By John Varlas February 06, 2019

Former MLS standout Burch prepared to take the captain’s armband for Memphis 901 FC

Memphis 901 FC will rely on MLS veteran Marc Burch to be the squad's leader on the field, selected as captain for the team's inaugural season.

By John Varlas January 31, 2019
Memphis 901 FC adds former MLS defender Marc Burch

Memphis 901 FC has added veteran Major League Soccer defender Marc Burch to its squad, while announcing a preseason schedule before the March 9 season opener.

By John Varlas January 30, 2019
Memphis to host 2019 Triple-A Championship Game; Johnson named Redbirds manager

The Memphis Redbirds will host the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game, and Ben Johnson was named the team's manager Friday in a day of announcements for the local Cardinals affiliate.

By Don Wade January 19, 2019
Goalkeeper, midfielder the latest to join Memphis 901 FC

Memphis 901 FC has added goalkeeper Scott Levene and midfielder Duane Muckette for its inaugural season in the United Soccer League.

By John Varlas January 08, 2019