Coach Ben Pirmann is looking for a thorough 90-minute performance in the team’s first home match in a month.

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.

Before the game, 901 FC team president Craig Unger took a stroll around AutoZone Park, stopping to provide a little bit of context why Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was selected to participate in the first ceremonial guitar smash of the 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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago continue their quest with two World Cup qualifiers each in the next week.