10-man 901 FC holds out for morale-boosting draw
Memphis 910 FC goalie Tim Howard deflects a score attempt by Birmingham Legion as forward Keanu Marsh-Brown helps defend Saturday, September 5, 2020 at AutoZone Park. Memphis and Birmingham played to a 1-1 tie.(Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC’s Liam Doyle’s header is blocked by Birmingham Legion’s goalie Matt Vanoekel Saturday, September 5, 2020 at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC’s midfielders Dan Metzger and Zack Carroll battle Birmingham Legion’s Brian Wright during Saturday’s match at AutoZone Park. Memphis and Birmingham played to a 1-1 tie.(Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 Zach Carroll reaches around Birmingham Legion’s Brian Wright as Dan Metzger kicks around during Saturday, September 5, 2020 match at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Zach Carroll, Memphis 901 FC midfielder battles Birmingham Legion’s Brian Wright during Saturday’s 1-1 tie at AutoZone Park. (Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Memphis 910 FC's Jean-Christophe Koffi fends off Birmingham Legion's Asiedu during the first half play Saturday, September 5, 2020 at AutoZone Park. Memphis and Birmingham played to a 1-1 tie. (Greg Campbell/Special to Daily Memphian)
Composed performances against Group G leader Birmingham will build confidence heading into three-game road stretch.
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United Soccer League Memphis 901 FC Tim Mulqueen Jose BaxterJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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