http://www.commercialappeal.com/sto...ting-professional-soccer-franchise/554728001/ Is Memphis on the verge of getting a professional soccer franchise? Updated 7:37 a.m. CT Aug. 10, 2017
Love they would play in AutoZone Park - home of the St Louis Cardinals' AAA Redbirds. It's in the middle of downtown and is generally regarded as one of the finest non-MLB stadiums in the country. Still, I have my doubts but fingers are crossed.
Apparently, it's happening. Edwards Confirms Memphis Set for USL in 2019 http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/856482?referrer_id=2333971
AutoZone Park 33 mins · Big-time strategy session with USL Memphis owner Peter Freund and soccer legend Tim Howard! Get ready for this afternoon's announcement at 4:00! #USL2Memphis
Monday's press conference. http://www.commercialappeal.com/sto...ague-franchise-autozone-park-2019/1002330001/ Play begins in March 2019.
And, if anyone is interested... https://www.facebook.com/USLMemphis/ as well as... http://www.usl2memphis.com
So, how exactly will @AutoZone_Park work as the home of @USLMemphis?(spoiler alert: really, really well)#USL2Memphis pic.twitter.com/x9zoVnmloM— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) January 11, 2018
Big news at Auto Zone_Park! Andrew Bell has been named the inaugural USL Memphis Sporting Director! USL2 Memphis He brings a wealth of @USL experience, including nearly 20 years with the @Chas_Battery! http://bit.ly/2FSCL4Q
Sporting Director Andrew Bell knew @AutoZone_Park would be an amazing venue for soccer the moment he visited! #USL2Memphis pic.twitter.com/QfyqQpD85W— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) March 20, 2018 New club Sporting Director Andrew Bell is pumped about bringing this team to the @CityOfMemphis and its amazing fans and supporters! #USL2Memphis"To me, Memphis looks like a soccer market. This is going to be a club that resonates with the community!" pic.twitter.com/sKIXIr7yoX— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) March 19, 2018
no longer any NPSL team to compete with... https://www.uslpdl.com/news_article/show/907607?referrer_id=2242498 Memphis City FC to Join PDL in 2018 4/13/2018, 3:31pm EDT Club acquired by USL Memphis group, will compete in Deep South Division TAMPA, Fla — USL Memphis, set to begin play in the Division II United Soccer League in 2019, has acquired Memphis City FC, who will compete in the Premier Development League’s Deep South Division in 2018.
based on the quote here...my guess is yes...but it's really only a guess: "We applaud all of the work that Doug Kranz and Dan Collins did to establish Memphis City, and we look forward to building upon their success," USL Memphis President Craig Unger said
USL Memphis has acquired Memphis City FC and will operate it as a PDL franchise beginning with the 2018 PDL season. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, April 21. #USL2Memphis
MEMPHIS CITY FC Roster https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis...city-fc-releases-roster-schedule.html?ana=twt
ICYMI: Last week, we welcomed @MemphisCityFC to the PDL, as the club was acquired by the upcoming @USLMemphis group!They'll begin play in the Deep South Division in 2018! Are you ready for kickoff in two weeks? #Path2ProRead more ➡️ https://t.co/gWYIolhvOk pic.twitter.com/gbqEfekaII— USL League Two (@USLLeagueTwo) April 20, 2018
Rise up Memphis!#Memphis901FC | #DefendMemphis pic.twitter.com/DmVlFaftiP— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) September 1, 2018
Started from the bottom now we’re here. #Memphis901FC | #DefendMemphis pic.twitter.com/sND2TX9eN6— Memphis 901 FC (@Memphis901FC) September 1, 2018