Chattanooga FC stuns with quick score, knocks 901 FC out of U.S. Open Cup
Early goal sets the tone as Chattanooga FC advances. Memphis doesn’t.
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Early goal sets the tone as Chattanooga FC advances. Memphis doesn’t.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and marked a homecoming for 901 FC coach Ben Pirmann, who was the head coach at Detroit City FC for six seasons before moving to Memphis.
Adaptability will keep 24-year-old on the field as Memphis looks to continue its early-season momentum Saturday against Detroit City FC.
First-half red card complicates matters for 901 FC against one of the top teams in the USL Championship.
Several promising newcomers and the eagerly awaited return of keeper John Berner mark the club’s fourth season.
Graham Smith, along with promising young forward Derek Dodson and versatile midfielder Jeremy Kelly heading to the Bluff City.
Coach Ben Pirmann likes the 24-year-old’s USL Championship experience and attacking flair.
Club will play twice on March 1, taking on CBU and the University of Memphis.
New faces join an established returning core as city’s USL Championship team begins preparations for its fourth season.
Memphis is the first professional team for 22-year-old fullback Mitchell Myers.
Seagrist joins former Indy Eleven teammate Rece Buckmaster in Memphis. Boyce arrives after success in USL League One.
USL Championship veteran set single-game saves record against Birmingham last year before season-ending Achilles injury.
Fullback Rece Buckmaster was a big factor for Memphis in 2020 before moving to Indy Eleven.
The 26-year-old center back played nearly every available minute last season prior to his knee injury in August.
Forward and fullback are the first players in club history to receive postseason mention.
Forward’s 21 goals fired team into the postseason for the first time.
It was the first USL playoff game in the club’s three-year history and came after a record-breaking season. Kyle Murphy finished the year with 21 goals.
Memphis will be the underdog Saturday in its first playoff game, but it also has plenty of positive momentum and nothing to lose.
Club tunes up for first playoff game against Charlotte with assured performance in season finale.
Loss sets up a big game Wednesday against FC Tulsa at AutoZone Park.
With help from rival Birmingham, Memphis clinches a postseason spot for the first time in club history. Seeding still to be determined in the final three games of the regular season.
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
Victory gives Memphis 41 points and moves club into third place in the Central Division.
But the Memphis soccer team remains in fourth and final playoff spot despite losing for the first time in nearly a month.
Roland Lamah adds a late third as 901 FC ends Wednesday alone in the fourth and final playoff spot with six regular-season matches left.