There are 263 article(s) tagged Memphis 901 FC:

• January 2023

  • Trinidad international defender signs with 901 FC

    The defender represented his country in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup and also at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2021.

    By John Varlas January 20, 2023

  • Veteran defender joins 901 FC

    “Akeem is a very experienced USL defender that we are sure can come in on both ends of the pitch,” head coach Stephen Glass said in a statement. 

    By John Varlas January 18, 2023

  • Former Loudon defender joins Memphis 901 FC

    Carson Vom Steeg made 21 starts in the USL Championship last season.

    By John Varlas January 17, 2023

• December 2022

  • AutoZone Park getting new video board and playing field

    Craig Unger, president of the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC, said the 12-year-old video board had “outlived its life.”

    By Don Wade December 19, 2022

• November 2022

  • New 901 FC coach aims to put own stamp on club

    A strong returning roster and club’s vision for the future attracted the former Newcastle player Stephen Glass to coach Memphis 901 FC.

    By John Varlas November 30, 2022

  • Memphis 901 FC names new coach

    Former Atlanta United and Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Glass is the new head coach for Memphis 901 FC. 

    By John Varlas November 22, 2022

  • City waiting for FedExForum price tag

    Memphis leaders haven’t publicly disclosed how the proposed sports venues enhancement funding would be allocated between the FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, AutoZone Park and a proposed new soccer stadium. But it’s clear that the Forum and former Liberty Bowl are the top priorities. 

    By Tim Buckley November 18, 2022

  • 901 FC coach Ben Pirmann leaving for Charleston

    Pirmann, 37, guided Memphis 901 FC to a club-record 66 points and a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference. 

    By John Varlas November 17, 2022

  • Meet Me in Memphis: President of Redbirds, 901 FC left St. Louis to ‘bet on me’

    Craig Unger left his dream of working for the St. Louis Cardinals in his hometown to become general manager of the Memphis Redbirds. Now, he’s added Memphis 901 FC under his reign and is considered “part of the Memphis fabric.”

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    By Don Wade November 13, 2022

  • Just a touch of ‘Ted Lasso’ for Craig Unger as part-owner of London soccer club

    Yes, Memphis 901 FC President Craig Unger finds the TV comedy “Ted Lasso” amusing. But because he also has an ownership stake in Dagenham & Redbridge FC in East London, some moments “hit a little too close to home.”

    By Don Wade November 13, 2022

  • USL honors 901 FC’s Pirmann

    Coach of the Year winner led Memphis club to its most successful season in 2022.

    By John Varlas November 09, 2022

  • 901 FC playoff match postponed until Sunday

    The Eastern Conference semifinal game of the United Soccer League Championship will be played at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at AutoZone Park.

    By Tim Buckley November 01, 2022

• October 2022

  • 901 FC’s playoff run: From elation to devastation

    Memphis 901 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies went to stoppage time before Sunday’s USL Championship Eastern Conference semifinal match was decided.

    By Tim Buckley October 31, 2022

  • Does Memphis need a professional soccer stadium?

    In a city with plenty of needs, the plan to build a new soccer stadium on the site of the Mid-South Coliseum may seem like a tough ask. But 901 FC makes a convincing case as to why it must leave AutoZone Park and have its own home. 

    By Tim Buckley October 28, 2022

  • Late goal sends 901 FC into conference semifinals

    Pirmann: Fans helped team get over the finish line in first playoff victory in club history.

    By John Varlas October 22, 2022

  • Buckley: Here’s an idea to keep Coliseum still standing

    If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.

    By Tim Buckley October 21, 2022

  • Buckley: State needs to pony up for Memphis sports as it does for Nashville

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is a big believer in what major professional and college sports teams and program can do for a city.

    By Tim Buckley October 19, 2022

• September 2022

  • Playoff berth secured but big goals remain for 901 FC

    Charleston visits AutoZone Park Friday as 901 FC looks to continue momentum following last week’s victory that sent it into the postseason for the second straight year.

    By John Varlas September 15, 2022

• August 2022

  • 901 FC remains on the right path despite loss to Birmingham

    Losing a rivalry match stings, but the ultimate goal remains very much in play.

    By John Varlas August 26, 2022

  • Youngest 901 FC signee has a Nighte — and a goal — to remember

    Nighte Pickering’s wonder goal was the highlight of the debut of 901 FC’s youngest signing.

    By John Varlas August 09, 2022

  • A good Nighte on the way for Memphis 901 FC

    Teenager has represented United States at national level and arrives in Memphis from FC Dallas’ academy.

    By John Varlas August 04, 2022

• July 2022

  • 901 FC primed for No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown against Louisville

    Eastern Conference front-runners will go head-to-head Saturday at AutoZone Park. Tickets are on sale for as low as $3. And Memphis-based rapper Al Kapone will conduct the ceremonial pregame guitar smash.

    By John Varlas July 15, 2022

• June 2022

  • 901 FC looking to beat the heat, as well as Detroit

    Hard-fought victory over Tulsa left team drained ahead of a difficult challenge from Detroit on Saturday.

    By John Varlas June 24, 2022

  • Destination Memphis? 901 FC a hot topic around the USL (and beyond)

    This year’s roster has come together quicker than expected, and those positive results have bolstered the club’s profile.

    By John Varlas June 21, 2022

  • 901 FC looking for a reset in Connecticut after loss in Alabama

    After just its third loss of the season, the Eastern Conference leaders will face 12th-place Hartford.

    By John Varlas June 14, 2022