Memphis 901 FC’s Murphy captures USL’s monthly honor
Forward’s 21 goals fired team into the postseason for the first time.
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.
Mark Segbers adds a goal and an assist in man-of-the-match performance.
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.
Goalkeeper Cropper also honored after victory in Tulsa.
Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.
Both teams score early, then Memphis hangs on as fatigue sets in late. Prior to the match, the club observed a moment of silence for the victims of Thursday’s shooting at a Kroger store in Collierville that left two people dead and several others hospitalized.
Home team has won three of its last four games.
Kyle Murphy had two goals to become the all-time leading scorer for Memphis 901 FC, which has two matches at AutoZone Park this week.
Loss against one of USL’s top clubs leaves coach Ben Pirmann frustrated.
Birmingham’s visiting fans directed taunts at Niall Logue about his mother, who died of cancer in 2019.
Memphis scores twice in second-half stoppage time to win season series against arch-rivals in dramatic fashion.
The second-year veteran led the team in clearances and tied for first in minutes played.
Despite dominating statistically, 901 FC can’t find a way to score.
Memphis coach Ben Pirmann likes his team’s effort on the road after a quick turnaround and with several players out.
Veteran Cody Cropper has experience in England and MLS.
Kyle Murphy sets single-season goal record with his 11th.
Kyle Murphy netted his 10th goal of the season to secure a much-needed draw for Memphis 901 FC.