Kyle Murphy helps 901 FC secure a vital three points
Home team has won three of its last four games.
Home team has won three of its last four games.
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.
Victory helps team keep pace in its push for the playoffs.
Goalkeeper Cropper also honored after victory in Tulsa.
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.
But the Memphis soccer team remains in fourth and final playoff spot despite losing for the first time in nearly a month.
Victory gives Memphis 41 points and moves club into third place in the Central Division.
Team erupts in the second half to pick up 12th victory of the season.
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.
Loss sets up a big game Wednesday against FC Tulsa at AutoZone Park.
Mark Segbers adds a goal and an assist in man-of-the-match performance.
Club tunes up for first playoff game against Charlotte with assured performance in season finale.
Memphis will be the underdog Saturday in its first playoff game, but it also has plenty of positive momentum and nothing to lose.
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.