North Carolina edges 901 FC with 89th-minute strike
Memphis defender Wes Charpie (23) gets a head on the ball off a corner kick during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender Marc Burch wins a header during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis goalie Jeff Caldwell scoops up a shot attempt during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis forward Brandon Allen (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Soccer fans greet their team at the start of during 901FC's game against North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis midfielder Marcus Epps (left) tries to get past North Carolina's Aaron Guillen (33) during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
North Carolina's Sam Brotherton beats Memphis forward Brandon Allen (left) to the ball during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
North Carolina's Donovan Ewolo attempts a bicycle kick during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis midfielder Pierre Da Silva (31) battles for a header with North Carolina's DJ Taylor (27) during 901FC's 2-1 loss to North Carolina FC at AutoZone Park on Aug. 10, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis 901 FC's push for a spot in the United Soccer League playoffs got a little bit more difficult Saturday night at AutoZone Park.
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901FC soccer Tim Mulqueen United Soccer LeagueJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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