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.

Memphis goalkeeper John Berner has another good showing. Next up: A road game against Indy Eleven on Saturday, June 5.

Simeon Betapudi, 17, joins Tycho Collins as academy players with the club.

Kadeem Dacres scores a goal and assists on another in his 901 FC debut.

The veteran’s presence was one of the bright spots in season-opening loss to Birmingham Legion.

Fans no longer required to wear masks in outdoor areas.

New goalkeeper John Berner keeps Memphis in it early before Birmingham picks up the three points.

First-year head coach likes team’s work ethic in advance of Saturday’s season opener in Birmingham.

Tycho Collins, the team’s first academy signing, has had trials in England, the Netherlands and China. 

The fullback and midfielder are the only two remaining from the inaugural 2019 season roster.

The 24-year-old was North Carolina FC’s most valuable player in 2020.

The 26-year-old native of Ghana native helped Tampa Bay to 2020 Eastern Conference championship.

Twenty-three-year-old Jake Gelnovatch, who was a college standout at Louisville and recently completed a successful trial with 901 FC, impressed the club with a successful trial.

Ivory Coast native played in 46 matches for Atlanta United 2 in 2018 and 2019.

Promising forward Rashawn Dally was drafted by FC Cincinnati in 2019.

Former MLS draft pick boasts considerable USL experience.

The USL club also will face two teams in exhibition games.

The forward has played in MLS, USL and at international level for Belize.

Former assistant Ben Pirmann took charge of 901 FC in September and guided it to historic victories in two of its final three games.

Ben Pirmann took over in September for the final three games after Tim Mulqueen was dismissed.

Entire season schedule released; club visits Birmingham for season opener on May 15.

The 34-year-old winger Roland Lamah brings considerable experience from Europe’s top leagues.