901 FC falls to Indy Eleven in season opener
Memphis 901 FC forward Brandon Allen scores an early goal against Indy Eleven defenders Ayoze Garcia and Paddy Barrett at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. Despite the early lead, Memphis lost 4-2 in their season-opening match. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC defender Zach Carroll goes for the ball against Indy Eleven forward Yeferson Contreras during Saturday's season opener at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC goalie Tim Howard grimaces in pain after being kicked when stopping a goal against Indy Eleven during the season opener at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC teammates Mark Segbers and Brandon Allen celebrate after Allen scored an early goal against Indy Eleven in the season opener at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Indy Eleven midfielder Andrew Carleton undercuts Memphis 901 FC forward Pierre da Silva in the season opener at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. Indy scored 3 goals in the final period to overtake Memphis 4-2. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC goalie Tim Howard kicks the ball up field during Saturday's season opener against Indy Eleven at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC defender Mark Segbers goes for the ball in the season opener against Indy Eleven at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC Midfielder Jean-Christophe Koffi fends off Indy Eleven midfielder Andrew Carleton during the season opener at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC defender Mark Segbers handles the ball with a little finesse in the season opener against Indy Eleven at AutoZone Park Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
After an explosive first 15 minutes in which Memphis scored two goals, Indy Eleven’s second-half comeback clinched a victory for the 2019 United Soccer League Eastern Conference finalists.
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