Pittsburgh beats 10-man Memphis in season opener
Memphis 901 FC defender Niall Logue (50) goes up for a header during Saturday’s home match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC forward Laurent Kissiedou (11) fights for the ball during the match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Bluff City Mafia sets off its signature smoke bombs before match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at AutoZone Park. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC defender Rece Buckmaster (19) clears the ball during the match at AutoZone Park. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC defender Leston Paul (23) fights for the ball during the March 12 home match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
First-half red card complicates matters for 901 FC against one of the top teams in the USL Championship.
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United Soccer League Memphis 901 FC Ben Pirmann Niall Logue Derek DodsonJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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